Defence Information Service

Bulgaria Spent BGN 23.7 M on Its Military Aviation in 2015

Bulgaria spent BGN 23.7 M on its military aviation last year, with the funds allocated for restoring its flying capacity, integrated logistical maintenance and supply of spare parts for the air force.

This becomes clear from a written response of Defence Minister Nikolay Nenchev to a question posed by a MP, private bTV station informs.

Bulgarian PM Expresses Support for Director of Defence Information Service

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov expressed on Monday his support for the director of the Defence Information Service - Yordan Bakalov.

Bakalov has reportedly submitted his resignation after the parliament approved amendments to the Military Intelligence Act last week which introduced new requirements for the holder of the position.

Director of Bulgaria's Defence Information Service Reportedly Resigns

The director of Bulgaria's Defence Information Service, Yordan Bakalov, has reportedly submitted his resignation.

According to 24 Chasa daily, after his return from a meeting with his NATO colleagues on Friday, Bakalov informed Defence Minister Nikolay Nenchev of his decision to resign.

Bulgarian Parliament Adopts Bill Regulating Security Services at First Reading

Bulgarian MPs adopted at first reading on Wednesday, the structural bill, which regulates the activities of the security services.

The bill, which had been tabled by the ruling GERB party, garnered the support of 114 MPs, 32 opposed it, while one abstained.

Bulgaria's ABV to Decide on Continuing Support for Cabinet in April

Left-wing ABV, one of the parties supporting Bulgaria's coalition government, will decide whether it will continue to provide its backing for the cabinet in April.

This was announced by former President Georgi Parvanov in an interview for private NOVA TV station on Saturday.