Prime Minister Kirill Petkov reiterated today, during questions in Parliament, that Bulgaria’s position on the negotiation process with the Republic of Northern Macedonia remains unchanged. Petkov said he would visit Skopje on January 18th, where he will meet with Prime Minister Dimitar Kovacevski. “Bulgaria ‘s position on the negotiation process with the Republic of Northern […]
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Political reactions to ‘plans’ to strengthen NATO’s presence in Bulgaria
Bulgarian politicians continued to comment on reports on Thursday that NATO may ask Bulgaria to agree to an increased allied presence on its territory due to the concentration of Russian troops along the border with Ukraine. President Rumen Radev said he expected the crisis in Ukraine to be resolved through dialogue and not with more […]
International armored vehicle company IAG is investing in Bulgaria
The international armored vehicle manufacturer IAG has started direct investments in the Bulgarian defense industry, the Bulgarian news agency BTA reports. According to the telegram of the Bulgarian agency, the International Armored Group (IAG) is investing in a facility where the mandatory tests for compliance with NATO quality and reliability standards will be carried out, […]
Bulgaria: Foreign Minister positive about coronavirus
Bulgarian Foreign Minister Teodora Jenkowska tested positive for coronavirus amid a rapid rise in new cases in the Balkan country, the foreign ministry said today. Jenkowska, who has been vaccinated in two doses, will remain under medical supervision, the ministry said in a statement without elaborating. According to the ministry, Deputy Foreign Minister Irena Dimitrova […]
The number of immigrants passing through Bulgaria tripled in 2021
Between January and November 2021, the number of migrants detained while entering and leaving the Bulgarian border illegally and those who crossed without being detected by the police increased, according to data from the Bulgarian Interior Ministry, Dnevnik reports. bg, broadcasts the Bulgarian news agency BTA. According to a telegram, since the beginning of 2021, […]
Bulgaria: Scientists develop hydrogen and solar-powered river boat
Scientists have developed a model riverboat, powered by hydrogen and solar energy, as part of Bulgaria’s first interdisciplinary projects involving industry, local authorities and businesses. HydRUforce is a demonstration boat with hybrid drive, which is based on batteries-cells of solar fuel cells, zero carbon emissions. With the implementation of this project, Bulgarian scientists are joining […]
Bulgaria: Hoteliers prepare to raise prices to survive
Hotel overnight stays will become more expensive, according to a national survey by the Bulgarian Hotel Executives Association (BAHE). The BAHE association found that 80% of hoteliers believe that in the coming months they will have to increase the prices of accommodation in order to survive. Almost half of the respondents predict an increase of […]
Bulgaria: Arrests of Irregular Immigrants Decrease in November Compared to October
In November 2021, Bulgarian authorities arrested 1,320 migrants from outside the EU, including 1,147 people residing illegally in Bulgaria, according to information posted on the Interior Ministry website. The rest were arrested at the border while trying to enter (110) or leave the country (63). The total number of arrests was 22.1% lower than in […]
Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Bulgaria is an active member of NATO and should not be ruled by decisions of others
“Bulgaria is an active member of NATO and therefore should not be ruled by decisions of others,” Defense Minister Stefan Janev told the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) in his first interview since taking office. He urged Bulgarian politicians to be proactive in defending the national interest in line with NATO’s interest. Janev commented on a […]
Bulgaria: DB Party Demands Defense Minister to Testify on Parliamentary Committee on Possible NATO Force Deployment
The Democratic Party of Bulgaria (DB), one of the parties in Bulgaria’s new governing coalition, will ask the Defense Minister’s parliamentary committee for a hearing when it is set up on its position on the possible deployment of additional NATO troops in Bulgarian territory, party MP Christo Ivanov told reporters. Defense Minister Stefan Yanev said […]
