Bulgaria to cut US military aircraft stay over visa issue, PM Radev says
Bulgaria will limit the stay of U.S. military aircraft to the end of June due to visa issues for Bulgarian visitors. Prime Minister Rumen Radev expressed understanding of the complexities involved but emphasized Bulgaria's priorities. The decision follows Radev's recent discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the visa system.
- ▪Bulgaria will allow U.S. military aircraft to stay only until the end of June.
- ▪Prime Minister Rumen Radev has called for the suspension of the visa system for Bulgarian nationals.
- ▪Radev has not received a positive response from the U.S. regarding the visa issue.
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- ▪ Bulgaria to end US military aircraft stay after visa program dispute — The Hill
- ▪ Bulgaria to cut US military aircraft stay over visa issue, PM Radev says — Investing.com — News
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| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 17:05:08 +0800 |
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Bulgaria to cut US military aircraft stay over visa issue, PM Radev saysSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxFILE PHOTO: Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev attends a press conference at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany May 18, 2026. REUTERS/Annegret Hilse/File PhotoPublished May 29, 2026, 05:05 PMUpdated May 29, 2026, 05:05 PMSARAJEVO, May 29 - Bulgaria will allow U.S. military aircraft to stay in the NATO member country only until the end of June, after the United States failed to approve a visa-free system for Bulgarian visitors, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Friday."I fully understand the complexity of the regulatory procedures and the need for time, but we also have our priorities and procedures, and we cannot respond positively to the request for long…
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