Nikolay Nenchev
Bulgaria's Defense Ministry to Scrap Some Public Tenders
Defense Minister Nikolay Nenchev said on Sunday his institution will cancel some "less relevant" public procurement procedures to ensure a more efficient spending and transparency.
Bulgaria to Deploy Troops in NATO Mission Protecting Turkish Airspace
The Bulgarian government has agreed to send troops as part of a NATO mission aimed at bolstering the defense of Turkey's airspace.
Eight Bulgarian troops will be deployed as of March 01, 2016, for a period of six months, the cabinet has said.
Bulgarian Army to Help Guard Border Against Migrants
Spooked by fears of a sudden upsurge in migrant numbers in the spring, Bulgarian MPs have decided that soldiers will be allowed to help police protect the border against irregular migration.
All 156 MPs present at the plenary session on Thursday backed amendments to the Defence and Armed Forces Act, extending the competences of the army during peace time.
Bulgarian Parliament Allows Army to Guard Borders
The Bulgarian parliament extended the powers of the army on Thursday, allowing it to guard the state borders.
This happened after MPs approved at first reading amendments to two articles of the Defence and Armed Forces Act.
The texts were adopted by all 156 MPs present in the plenary chamber, with the second reading to take place in three days, daily Dnevnik informs.
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Bulgaria to Draft Anti-Hybrid War Strategy
Bulgarian Defense Minister Nikolay Nenchev has said authorities are planning to develop a national strategy to counter acts of hybrid warfare.
Nenchev has noted the Bulgarian state institutions are taking increasingly seriously cyber crimes and will include tough measures against them in their strategy.
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Joint Air Policing to Make Bulgaria 'More Reliable' NATO Ally, Def Min Says
The changes to Defence and Armed Forces Act approved on Friday make Bulgaria "a more reliable NATO ally", Defence Minister Nikolay Nenchev has said, referring to the Parliament's approval of participation of allied aircraft in joint air policing missions.
Bulgarian MPs Approve Participation of Allied Aircraft in Joint Air Policing Missions
The Bulgarian parliament approved on Friday amendments to the Defence and Armed Forces Act allowing the participation of allied countries in missions on guarding the country's airspace.
A total of 96 MPs voted in favour of the joint air policing missions, 34 were against, while thirteen lawmakers abstained.
Tensions within Bulgaria's Junior Govt Partner RB as Party 'Intends to Quit'
The People's Party for Freedom and Dignity (NPSD), which is part of the Refomist Bloc (RB) coalition, might quit the bloc because of discontent with coalition partners, media reports suggest.
Nenchev, Nuland Discuss Options for Bulgarian Air Force Upgrade
Bulgaria's Defence Minister Nikolay Nenchev has discussed modernisation options for the Bulgarian Armed Forces and the Air Force in particular with the visiting United States Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland.
Bulgaria's Chief Of Defense to Be Sent into Retirement
A new Chief of Defense is due to take over the Bulgarian Armed Forces, Defense Minister Nikolay Nenchev has said.