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President Awards Navy Personnel for Contributions to Armed Forces
President Awards Navy Personnel for Contributions to Armed Forces
From left: Ivan Yordanov, Rumen Radev, Nikolay Nikolov, Lachezar Ivanov, Sofia, January 7, 2026 (BTA Photo/Milena Stoykova)

During an award ceremony at the presidential administration on Wednesday, President Rumen Radev said that traditions and the connection between generations are the enduring strength of the Bulgarian navy. Radev awarded Brigade Admiral (ret.) Ivan Yordanov for raising the prestige of the Armed Forces, Rear Admiral (ret.) Nikolay Nikolov for his significant contribution to the development of the Armed Forces, and Captain Lachezar Ivanov for his contribution to the development of the anti-mine capabilities of the Navy and for his qualities in commanding the ships of the anti-mine group in the Black Sea.

Cadets from the Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy attended the ceremony.

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