What are the latest news in Bulgaria?
- EU Defense Financing: Bulgaria received an initial €489.3 million disbursement under the European Union’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) defense mechanism. The funds are designated to accelerate military modernization and joint procurement for air defense and munitions. -The Sofia Globe+ 1——–
- Black Sea Security: The Bulgarian Navy and defense authorities have stepped up coastal monitoring following several incidents involving naval drones and floating debris discovered along the Black Sea shoreline, including a controlled disposal near Sveti Ivan Island.- The Sofia Globe———
- Upcoming Presidential Elections: The Council of Ministers approved a budget of approximately €117 million to fund the organization and logistics of the autumn presidential elections. -The Sofia Globe——–
- Administrative Passport Adjustments: The Ministry of Interior temporarily suspended applications for 10-year biometric passports due to a shortage of blank booklet forms caused by higher-than-expected demand.- Standard 5-year passports remain available and continue to be processed normally. -www.bta.bg+ 1——–
- Railway Infrastructure Modernization: The Ministry of Transport confirmed that the first units of newly delivered Alstom electric passenger trains are scheduled to enter regular commercial service starting in September.- The Sofia Globe———