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#Romania2019.eu/EU's security and defence discussed at EU defence political directors' meeting
A meeting of political directors from the defense ministries of the EU member states took place on Thursday and Friday in Bucharest, in the context of Romania's exercise of the Presidency at the Council of the European Union, having on the agenda of discussions important topics related to the security and defense of the European Union.
New defence minister: Turkey can choose 'path of collision or cooperation'
Newly appointed Defense Minister Evangelos Apostolakis said Turkey should choose between "the path of collision and the path of cooperation" with Greece in his first statement in a handover ceremony at the ministry earlier on Tuesday.
Bulgarian Armed Forces Solemnly Marked the Beginning of the New Military Training Period
Yesterday (7th January), the military formations of the Bulgarian Armed Forces marked with solemn ceremonies the beginning of the military trainings and preparations in 2019.
Austrian Minister of Defence: Romania taking over EU Council Presidency ensures continuity of European defence projects
By taking over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Romania ensures the continuity of the European projects in security and defence, Austrian Minister of Defence Mario Kunasek, on an official visit in Bucharest, said on Monday.
Mario Kunasek met with the Romanian Minister of Defence, Gabriel Les, at the seat of the National Defence Ministry.
Cyprus participating in EU's three new PESCO initiatives
Cyprus is participating in three new PESCO programs approved by the Foreign Affairs Council, Defence Minister Savvas Angelides said during the Council's deliberations in Brussels in the presence of NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg.
Armed Forces chief welcomes German counterpart
A ceremony took place at the Papagou military camp in Athens on Friday to welcome the inspector general of the German Armed Forces, Eberhard Zorn, who was on an official visit to Greece.
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In Vienna, DefMin Fifor voices Romania's support for the ongoing processes in Western Balkans
Romania's Defence Minister Mihai Fifor attended an informal meeting of the EU defence ministers in Vienna on Wednesday and Thursday, voicing Romania's support for the ongoing processes in the Western Balkans designed for the development of the partners in this area and for placing them on a European track.
Today is the Official Day of the Largest Land Training of the Bulgarian Military Forces for 2018
The most extensive teaching of Land Forces in Bulgaria in 2018 is held in Novo Selo. Today is the official, so-called VIP day. 700 soldiers from Bulgaria, the United States, and six other NATO member states and 100 combat teams demonstrate their capabilities at the joint Bulgarian-American Polygon. The aim is to increase interoperability among Allies in peacekeeping operations.
Bulgaria Details Armoured Vehicle Procurement
The Bulgarian Ministry of Defence (MoD) on 25 July placed details online of the project to procure 150 armoured vehicles for the Bulgarian Land Forces (BuLF). The 17-page document was approved by Bulgaria's Council of Ministers on 16 May.
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Multinational Мilitary Еxercise Кicks off in Bulgaria
SOFIA, July 30 (Xinhua) -- A multinational military exercise involving army units from eight countries kicked off in Bulgaria on Monday, the country's Defense Ministry said.