Latest News from Bulgaria
Lockheed Martin Promised a Base for Repairs to the F-16 in Bulgaria
Lockheed Martin will open a base for maintenance, partial and complete renovation (MRO facility) in Bulgaria, said Jim Robinson, "International Business Development for the F-16 in the US company. This means that Bulgarian aircraft can be maintained in Bulgaria by local engineers and technicians throughout the duration of their 12,000 hours of flight hours.
The Financial Times Opened an Office in Sofia
The Financial Times opened an office in Sofia. It is expected by the end of the year to hire 130 employees, who will be responsible for engineering, development, design and economic analysis, announced Sofia Municipality.
Bulgarian PM Will Participate in the Eighth Meeting of the Heads of State and Government of the countries of Central and Eastern Europe and China
Prime Minister Boyko Borissov will participate in the Eighth Meeting of the Heads of State and Government of the countries of Central and Eastern Europe and China. The 16 + 1 initiative will be held on April 11 and 12 in Dubrovnik, reported Econ.bg
Bulgaria and Northern Macedonia Signed an Agreement on Cooperation in the Field of Environmental And Water Protection
Minister of Environment and Water Neno Dimov and Minister of Environment and Spatial Planning of the Republic of Northern Macedonia Sadullah Duraki signed a Cooperation Agreement in the field of environment and waters. This was announced by the BTA.
Atanas Zapryanov: We Consider NATO-EU Relations as a Relationship Between Mutually Supportive Organizations
,,We consider NATO-EU relations not as a relationship between two competing organizations, but as two complementary organizations'', said Deputy Minister of Defense Atanas Zapryanov, who participates in the NATO-EU Relations Panel and the Future of the Transatlantic Relations.
Bulgarian Foreign Minister on NATO: Nothing can Destroy an Alliance that is Based on Values
Bulgaria's place in NATO, the challenges facing the Alliance and the achievements of the military alliance are the main topics that ministers, presidents, military and ambassadors are discussing at an international conference in Sofia. The forum is organized jointly by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Defense, the Diplomatic Institute and the Atlantic Club of Bulgaria.
Croatia Welcomes Chinese Leader to 16+1 Summit
The Adriatic city of Dubrovnik, Croatia's best-known tourist destination, on Thursday and Friday will host the 16 + 1 summit, a Chinese initiative to strengthen business ties between China and 16 countries from Central and Eastern Europe.
IT Giant with Business in Bulgaria Plans to Increase its Capitalization by EUR 90 Billion
The largest European technology company SAP, which has an office in Bulgaria, will aim to reach a market capitalization of between $ 250 and $ 300 billion by 2023. This was confirmed by CEO Bill McDermott to German media, quoted by Reuters.
He commented that as of 2010 when he took office, the company's capitalization rose from 45 billion to 140 billion euros.
BSMEPA will Support the Activation of Bulgarian-American Business Relations
Dr. Boyko Takov, Executive Director of BSMEPA, held a working meeting with representatives of the trade section of the US Embassy in Bulgaria
An invitation was addressed to BSMEPA to organize Bulgarian companies for participation in the Select USA Summit 2019, which is going to be held in Washington, DC from 10 to 12 June 2019.
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev Arrived on an Official Visit to Qatar
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev arrived on an official visit to the State of Qatar at the invitation of H.M. the Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
Strong Growth of Registered Electric Cars and Hybrids in Bulgaria
At present, electric and hybrid vehicles registered in Bulgaria are 7246, with data showing that between September 2018 and January 2019, these cars registered a strong growth of 34 percent.
Bulgarian Border Police: Heavy Truck Traffic at Rousse Checkpoint
As of 6 am, there is heavy truck traffic from Bulgaria on the Danube Bridge border checkpoint, Rousse, Border Police said. On the borders with Serbia, Greece, Turkey and North Macedonia, there is normal traffic on all crossings.
Three Shipbuilders to Apply in Bulgarian $567M Patrol Vessel Tender
The Bulgarian navy expects three companies to submit offers to supply two patrol vessels under an ongoing tender: Italy's Fincantieri, Germany's Lürssen, and Bulgarian shipbuilder MTG Dolphin, reports Defense News.
Cloudy Skies with Rain Showers and Thunder in Some Places in Bulgaria
Considerable cloud is expected for the most part today, heavy in the afternoon. Brief rainfall in many places, in some areas in the east of Bulgaria and the Rhodopes - with thunder. It will be almost quiet with temperature highs of between 13°C and 18°C.
Bulgaria Grants EUR 200,000 to Reduce Migratory Flows to Europe
Bulgaria grants € 200,000 in humanitarian aid to reduce migratory flows to Europe. This is envisaged in the draft agreement between the country and the European Investment Bank approved by the Council of Ministers.