The first Bulgarian communication private satellite BulgariaSat-1 owned by Bulsatcom company is to be sent into orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Center in Florida. The only Bulgarian satellite Intercosmos-Bulgaria-1300 which was sent into orbit back in 1981 is no longer active. Bulgaria-Sat-1 will be located at a distance of 36,000 kilometers above Earth and will provide coverage in the Balkans and in part of Europe. The owners estimate the project at USD 235 million. BulgariaSat-1 will be active for nearly 20 years.
After years of preparation and research, actual drilling for oil and natural gas is starting in the Bulgarian part of the Black Sea. OMV Petrom, the largest energy producer in Southeast Europe, and NewMed Energy Balkan, a subsidiary..
The wheat harvest is 80% complete. With average yield of 586 kg per decare, almost 5.8 million tons of wheat have been harvested. Over 1 million tons of barley have been harvested with 95 percent of the areas harvested and over..
Democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights are the pillars of Bulgarian diplomacy.This was what Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said at the ceremonial reception at the Boyana Residence on the occasion of the Day of the Bulgarian..
Bulgaria and six other EU member states have not signed a joint statement condemning Israel over the situation in Gaza. The statement was signed..
Two children, aged five and seven, ran away from their preschool in Sofia, prompting police involvement. The authorities were notified approximately one..
The U.S Department of State has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Bulgaria of Naval Strike..
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