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Bulgaria's Defense Minister Heads for Talks with Barak in Israel [Jan 13, 2012] Bulgaria's Defense Minister Anyu Angelov is heading on a state visit in Israel for talks with his counterpart Ehud Barak. Amid reports of a terror threat to Israeli tourists in Sofia, Bulgarian Defense Minister Anu Anguelov will arrive in Tel Aviv on Sunday for talks with Defense Minister Ehud Barak, The Jerusalem Post reported Friday. Angelov's visit to Israel has not been confirmed by the ... [via YahooNews] More >>

China, Bulgaria pledge to strengthen military ties [Dec 10, 2011] China and Bulgaria pledged here Friday to strengthen bilateral military relations. The pledge came during a meeting between Vice Chairman of China's Central Military Commission Xu Caihou and visiting Bulgarian Defense Minister Anyu Angelov. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria. China Seek to Deepen Military Cooperation [Dec 08, 2011] Bulgaria and China look forward to enhancing their military cooperation, it was made clear as Bulgarian Defense Minister Anyu Angelov held talks with his Chinese counterpart Liang Guanglie in Beijing. "Bulgaria will work with China to enhance pragmatic cooperation in all fields and further bilateral military relations," Angelov stated on Thursday, as cited by Xinhua. The Bulgarian Defense ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria to Make Major Withdrawal of Afghanistan Troops by 2014 [Nov 30, 2011] Bulgaria's government has decided in favor of a major pullout of the Bulgarian troops stationed in Afghanistan, Defense Minister Anyu Angelov announced after Wednesday's Cabinet sitting. Thus, Bulgaria will bring home three-fourths of its more than 600 troops currently serving within NATO's ISAF mission, under a newly adopted document with the lengthy title "Strategy for the Transformation of ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria's Jet Fighters Purchase Pushed Back over Low Defense Budget [Oct 26, 2011] Bulgaria's Defense Ministry will not be starting the tender for the long-anticipated purchase of fighter jets for the Bulgarian Air Force in 2012, as it planned, Defense Minister Gen. Anyu Angelov announced. The delay is caused by the fact that instead of receiving a budget equaling 1.... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Has No Intention of Beefing Up Further Troops in Afghanistan [Oct 06, 2011] Bulgaria has no plans for further increases of the number of its troops in Afghanistan, Defense Minister Anyu Angelov has told his counterparts from the NATO member states in Brussels. Angelov took part in the meeting of the NATO Defense Ministers on October 5-6, which focused on the situations in Afghanistan and Libya, where the Alliance recently extended its Operation United Protector against ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria's Museum of Socialist Art Welcomes First Visitors [Sep 19, 2011] Bulgaria's Museum of Socialist Art officially opened its doors to visitors Monday. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Boyko Borisov, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Simeon Djankov, Culture Minister Vezhdi Rashidov, Interior Minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov, Defense Minister Anyu Angelov, Environment Minister Nona Karadzhova, Transport Minister Ivaylo Moskovski ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Mulls Withdrawal of Troops from Afghanistan [Jul 28, 2011] An expert group of the Bulgarian Defense and Foreign Affairs Ministries is working on a strategy for the withdrawal of the country's rangers from Afghanistan. The news was announced Thursday by Defense Minister, Anyu Angelov, who spoke during a discussion on international security, held in Sofia, explaining for the time being Bulgaria has the foundations of such strategy, based on realistic ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria to Host Elements of NATO Missile Defense if Turkey Refuses [Jun 24, 2011] Bulgaria is likely to host elements of the US/NATO missile defense system in Europe instead of Turkey if Turkey refuses to host them, according to Bulgarian Deputy Defense Minister Avgustina Tsvetkova. Turkey's position about hosting elements of the US and NATO missile shield, most likely its radar system, should be clear by the fall of 2011, Tsvetkova told journalists in Pamporovo Friday ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria, Eurocopter Settle Troubled Deal at 3 'Panthers' for Bulgarian Navy [Jun 21, 2011] Bulgaria's government and Eurocopter have finally reached an agreement on the troubled deal for the purchase of 6 Panther helicopters for Bulgarian Navy, with Eurocopter agreeing to cut the deal in half. After earlier on Tuesday, Bulgaria's Defense Minister Anyu Angelov got his French counterpart Gerard Longuet to agree to releasing Bulgaria of half of the Panthers, later the same day Angelov ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Gets France to Pardon It from 3 Helicopters in Eurocopter Deal [Jun 21, 2011] Bulgaria's Defense Minister Anyu Angelov has managed to get the French government to agree to back its request that a deal for the purchase of three "Panther" helicopters for the Bulgarian Navy be cut in half. After meeting with French Defense Miniter Gerard Longuet in Paris on Tuesday, Angelov announced, as cited by BNR, that Bulgaria and France are ready to sign a new agreement providing for ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria to Plead Eurocopter to Cancel 3 Out of 6 Panther Helicopters [Jun 15, 2011] Bulgaria's Cabinet has authorized Defense Minister Anyu Angelov to conduct talks with helicopter manufacturer Eurocopter in order to shake off the purchase of 3 out of 6 "Panther" helicopters for the Bulgarian Navy. Wednesday's decision is the latest in a series of attempts on part of Bulgaria's center-right Borisov Cabinet to renegotiate a number of major arms purchase deals made by previous ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria's Cabinet Mulls Reinstating High-School Military Training [Jun 14, 2011] Military Training can be soon included in Bulgaria's high-school curriculum as an elective, according to Defense Minister, Anyu Angelov. Angelov took part Tuesday in a public debate of the Armed Forces Bill. Texts of the bill provide for high-school juniors and seniors to take a course in "defense and protection of the homeland and acting in extreme situations," according to a program that would ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria to Send 5 Military Officers to Libya [Jun 09, 2011] Bulgaria will send five military officers to the NATO's navy and aviation headquarters for the operation in Libya, the country's Defense Minister, Anyu Angelov, announced Thursday. Speaking before journalists while on a meeting of NATO defense ministers at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Angelov pointed out that the move will be done in cooperation with the Alliance's command. The five officers ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria's Drazki Frigate Back Home from NATO Mission [Jun 04, 2011] Bulgaria's navy frigate, which set out on April 27 to join NATO's Operation "United Protector" patrolling off Libya's coast to enforce a UN arms embargo, returned to the country Saturday. The frigate arrived at the navy port of the Black Sea city of Burgas at 7:10 am, and was met by officials, friends and relatives. The official military greeting ceremony was attended by Deputy Defense Minister ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria's Naval Academy in Varna Turns 130 [May 20, 2011] The Bulgarian Naval Academy in Varna celebrated Friday its 130th birthday amidst much praise for its contribution for both the military and the society. "Since its founding in 1881, the Naval academy is not just one of the most prestigious higher schools in Bulgaria ? it is a school for leaders," Bulgarian Defense Minister Anyu Angelov said at the celebrations, while pointing out the university ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Transport Minister Surprisingly Resigns [May 18, 2011] Bulgaria's transport minister Alexander Tsvetkov has unexpectedly submitted his resignation, it emerged on Wednesday. The information was confirmed by Education Minister Sergei Ignatov and Defense Minister Anyu Anguelov, who said the announcement was made earlier in the day by Prime Minister Boyko Borisov. ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Won't Host US, NATO Missile Shield Facilities - Defense Min [May 05, 2011] Bulgaria will not be hosting elements of the US and NATO missile defense system in Europe, at least for the time being, Defense Minister Anyu Angelov announced. "The only certain Bulgarian participation in the creation of the NATO missile shield in Europe is our proportional share in its funding. No specific talks have been held for anything more than that even though Bulgaria has declared its ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Expert Warns Russian Influence Affects Bulgaria's 'Strategic Orientation' [Apr 28, 2011] Unlike other Eastern European states, Bulgaria is still subject to strong Russian influence, according to Boyko Noev, former Defense Minister and ex Bulgarian Ambassador to NATO. According to Noev, Russian influence in Bulgaria affects the country's strategic orientation and decision-making process. "After the end of the Cold War confrontation, no nation in Europe has political goals that can be ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Embarks on Ambitious Military Modernization Program [Apr 21, 2011] Bulgaria will spend BGN 2 B on armament purchases and military modernization projects by 2020, according to the investment plan of the Defense Ministry made public Thursday. Thus, the government plans to spend about 1.5% of the GDP per year on average on defense in the next 10 years, Bulgaria's Defense Minister Anyu Angelov explained. ... [via YahooNews] More >>