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• [New] Bulgaria plans to increase defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2030. Euronews
• The new Rupcha-Vetrino section in Bulgaria will increase capacity from 5 to 10 billion cubic meters along the Trans-Balkan Gas Pipeline, as well as expand the Bulgarian-Greek connection from 3 to 5 billion cubic meters. CEENERGYNEWS
• Heavy military equipment can now be unloaded from transport ships directly onto commercial trains in Thrace and shipped onward to Bulgaria, Romania, and Poland - no Turkish straits, no unpredictable leadership, and no trust issues. GreekReporter.com
• Bulgaria will not participate in military operations related to the conflict involving Israel, the US and Iraq. The Sofia Globe
• Poland, Bulgaria, the Baltics, and the Balkan states are expected to maintain growth above 2% through 2026-2027. The Chain
• Bulgaria will continue its military assistance to Ukraine, including training and joint production of drones and ammunition, under the EU's Security Action for Europe programme. G37 Chambers

Last updated: 23 June 2026