Bulgaria Joins NATO Air Defense Initiative; EU and Canada Deepen Trade Relations

Bulgaria has officially joined a NATO initiative aimed at developing advanced air defense capabilities against lower-level air threats such as drones and cruise missiles, reinforcing the alliance's deterrence and defense posture. Concurrently, the European Union and Canada are moving to strengthen their economic ties, signing a digital trade deal amidst increasing global uncertainty. The UN Security Council also renewed the mandate for the EU-led stabilization force in Bosnia and Herzegovina.