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A drone entered Bulgarian airspace on Saturday, exploding near an international gas pipeline close to the Romanian border. Prime Minister Rumen Radev confirmed there were no casualties or damage, but announced that Bulgaria would redeploy anti-drone detection capabilities from its Turkish border to the Romanian border. The incident will be raised at a meeting of the North Atlantic Council.

Two U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft arrived at Bulgaria's Bezmer Air Base to support Middle East operations, prompting Iranian complaints and local protests. Bulgaria, a NATO and EU member, approved the deployment under a 2006 defense agreement, allowing up to eight aircraft and 250 personnel until October 2026. The U.S. Embassy requested the deployment, which Bulgarian officials emphasized is for logistical missions outside Bulgarian airspace.

The first two U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft arrived at Bezmer Air Base in Bulgaria to support Middle East operations, approved by Bulgaria's parliament until 2026. Iran protested the deployment, and Bulgarian residents staged protests, while U.S. President Donald Trump thanked Bulgarian officials despite Iranian threats.

Two U.S. military refueling aircraft arrived at Bezmer Air Base in Bulgaria to support Middle East operations, prompting complaints from Iran and local protests. Bulgaria, a NATO and EU member, approved the deployment under a 2006 defense agreement, authorizing up to eight U.S. KC-135 aircraft and 250 personnel until 2026.

Bulgaria’s Parliament approved allowing the U.S. military to use Bezmer Air Base to support Middle East operations, with 136 votes in favor and 13 against. The deployment includes up to eight U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft and 250 personnel until October 1, under a 2006 U.S.-Bulgaria defense agreement requiring parliamentary approval for new uses. Bulgarian officials emphasized the mission would involve only logistical refueling outside Bulgarian airspace, with no involvement in conflict.

Bulgaria will seek parliamentary approval to station up to eight U.S. tanker aircraft at the Bezmer military facility to support U.S. military operations in the Middle East. Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced the move during a conference of Bulgarian Ambassadors in Sofia.

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev stated Bulgaria does not belong in the Coalition of the Willing supporting Ukraine, rejecting continued financial and military aid. He emphasized diplomatic solutions over military intervention, aligning with Bulgaria's decision to halt weapon donations to Ukraine.

Bulgaria has withdrawn from the UK- and French-led Coalition of the Willing, with Prime Minister Rumen Radev stating that financial and military aid to Ukraine prolongs Russia’s invasion. The decision follows a broader policy shift after Radev’s election victory in April.

Bulgarian PM Rumen Radev has vowed to veto the EU's latest sanctions against Russia due to their inclusion of Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill and former Lukoil president Vagit Alekperov. The article explores the reasons behind his opposition.

Bulgaria’s new government plans to stop military aid to Ukraine, as stated by Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov, reflecting Prime Minister Rumen Radev's stance that the war cannot be won on the battlefield.

Bulgaria's Progressive Bulgaria party won an outright majority in April's election, ending a crisis. The party is led by former president Rumen Radev, now the prime minister. The country held 8 elections in 5 years.

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced Bulgaria will end the stay of U.S. military aircraft in Sofia by June 2023 after the Trump administration did not approve a visa-free program for Bulgarian visitors to the U.S.

Germany's 2030 climate goals are at risk due to higher than planned CO2 emissions, according to experts. The government is also planning to increase civil defense measures while Chancellor Merz meets with Bulgarian Premier Rumen Radev, who holds euroskeptic views.

Bulgaria lawmakers approved Rumen Radev's cabinet after a landslide win. Radev's cabinet is expected to bring stability to the country. The approval of the cabinet is seen as a significant step forward for Bulgaria.

Bulgaria's new leader, Rumen Radev, faces challenges balancing anti-corruption efforts with Russia's growing influence in the country. The situation tests his ability to uphold reforms while navigating geopolitical pressures.

Rumen Radev, Bulgaria's Kremlin-friendly ex-president, secured a significant victory in the early parliamentary elections. His win highlights shifting political dynamics in Bulgaria, with Radev's pro-Russian stance potentially influencing the country's foreign policy direction.

Rumen Radev, a pro-Russian former president, won Bulgaria's presidential election by a landslide, marking a significant political shift in the EU and NATO member state. The victory occurred just a week after Viktor Orban's electoral defeat in Hungary.

Former President Rumen Radev won Bulgaria’s eighth election on an 'anti-corruption' campaign. His victory marks a significant political shift in the country, emphasizing public demand for transparency and reform.

Bulgarian president Rumen Radev is set to secure an absolute majority in parliament with around 130 seats out of 240, following the eighth election in five years. This marks the first outright parliamentary majority for a single party in Bulgaria since 1997.

Exit polls indicate Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria party secured 37% of the vote in Bulgaria's parliamentary election, more than double the closest competitor. However, Radev will likely need to form a coalition to govern effectively.

Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria leads exit polls with 37% in Bulgaria's parliamentary election, but coalition-building may be necessary for governance. The party's lead is more than double that of the nearest competitor.

Exit poll results indicate that Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria party is projected to win 38.1% of the vote in Bulgaria's parliamentary election. The outcome suggests a potential shift in the political landscape ahead of the official results.

Bulgarians are voting in their eighth parliamentary election in five years amid political instability and corruption protests. Former President Rumen Radev, leading a center-left coalition, is the front-runner, promising to dismantle an 'oligarchic' governance model. The election follows the resignation of a conservative government and widespread public demand for judicial independence.