The Spanish Air Force will redeploy 130 servicemen and four Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon II aircraft to Bulgaria. They will perform tasks related to enhanced air protection together with the Bulgarian Air Force until March 31, 2022.
The first Spanish fighters are expected to land at Graf Ignatievo Air Base by the end of the week, according to the press service of the Ministry of Defense. The Spanish on-duty crews, together with their Bulgarian counterparts will perform tasks like interception, visual reconnaissance and escort.
The Bulgarian Air Force will continue to fulfill its national commitments on duty in NATO Integrated Air and Missile Defense System (NATINAMDS). It is also stated that each of the parties will cover the costs of its own forces and resources involved in the strengthening of air security.
The Social Assistance Agency in Bulgaria has set up an organisation to provide support to families affected by the country's fires as soon as possible , the department's press office said. Social workers are accepting on the spot applications for..
The International Congress Centre in Burgas is to host over 40 Bulgarian and foreign winemakers for the 12th edition of the Wine and Spirits Fest Burgas. The event will take place over three days, from 19 to 21 July, and the award ceremony..
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia was ready to take all necessary measures to ensure its security. "Of course, the concentrated presence of NATO warships - we take into account Bulgaria and Romania, the coastal countries that are..
The situation with the wildfires in the country remains critical. The fire near Stara Zagora has been contained. Firefighting teams are also monitoring..
Caretaker Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev has established a task force to combat the wildfires in the country. Today, he visited the Stara Zagora..
Wednesday will be sunny and very hot, with some cumulus clouds in the afternoon. Lows will be between 19 and 27°C, 20°C in Sofia, and highs between 38..
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