Defense
News about national defense, army activities, military policy, and the Ministry of Defense's announcements.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs introduces new measures to improve police training
The Minister of Interior Daniel Mitov announces reforms in the training and preparation of police officers, so that they can respond adequately in complex situations. A special sector will be created within the General Directorate "Gendarmerie, Special Operations and Counter-Terrorism" to organize practical training focused on real-life cases and situations.
Experts are investigating a phishing attack posing as the National Health Insurance Fund.
Employees of the Cybercrime Directorate at the General Directorate of the National Police are working on signals of withdrawn funds from bank cards as a result of a phishing campaign that is being distributed in the form of emails in the name of the National Health Insurance Fund. Cyber experts warn users to be cautious when providing personal data and banking information.
The European Commission will propose greater flexibility in the military procurement of the Member States.
The European Commissioner for Defence Andrius Kubilius announced that the European Commission will propose next week greater flexibility for the governments of the Member States in military procurement, as well as simplifying access to European funding.
Border Police demonstrate the use of drones for guarding the maritime border
The General Directorate "Border Police" and the European Border and Coast Guard Agency - Frontex conducted a demonstration near Sozopol for tactical border surveillance with unmanned aerial vehicles. The aim of the pilot project is to evaluate the effectiveness of drones in improving security and response to illegal activities at the border.