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Bulgaria Could Have New Combat Aircraft after 3-1/2 Years - Defence Minister
The Bulgarian Air Force could have its ageing Soviet-made combat aircraft replaced by new multi-role warplanes in the next three to three-and-a half years, Defence Minister Nikolay Nenchev said on Wednesday.
The government commission tasked with studying the available options is expected to submit a report by the end of March, Nenchev told bTV broadcaster.
Bulgaria Urges Extra Caution in Travel to Turkey after Istanbul Terror Attack
Bulgaria has advised its nationals travelling to Turkey to exercise extra caution following Tuesday's terror attack in Istanbul that left at least 10 people dead and 15 injured.
Extra caution should be exercised particularly on visits to big Turkish cities and popular tourist destinations, the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Bulgaria's PM Offers Condolences to Turkish PM over Istanbul Terror Attack
Bulgaria's Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has expressed condolences to his Turkish counterpart Ahmet Davutoglu over Tuesday's terrorist bombing in Istanbul.
"On behalf of the Bulgarian Government and on my own behalf, please accept our deepest condolences to the families of those killed in the terrorist attack today in the heart of Istanbul," Borisov said in a statement.
Bulgarian Authorities Confirm Israel Requested Extradition of Palestinian Convict
Bulgarian authorities confirmed on Tuesday that Israel had requested the extradition of Palestinian Omar Zayed, who is being sought in connection with serving his life imprisonment sentence.
The request for extradition was submitted by Israeli judicial authorities to the Bulgarian Supreme Prosecutor's Office of Cassation through the justice ministry.
Bulgaria, China Sign Agreement on Enhancing Police Cooperation
Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Rumyana Bachvarova and her Chinese counterpart Guo Shengkun signed on Monday an agreement on jointly preventing and combating crime.
The legal framework for cooperation in the area of law enforcement between Bulgaria and China was last updated in 1996.