News
2012
31 January 2012
Minister of Defence - Mr. Anyu Angelov and the Cheif of Defence - Gen. Simeon Simeonov took part in the the finishing on 31 Jan 2012 national scientific conference: 'Allied and national security and defence in the context of the dynamic changes in the geopolitical environment and the more rational usage of the reduced military expenditures in NATO and EU countries'. The conference has been organized by the Association of the Officers in the Reserve (AOR) 'Atlantic' in cooperation with the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Association of Communication and Information Specialists. Greeting address to the conference participants has been given by the Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Policy and Defense - Mr. Dobroslav Dimitrov. Active participation in the event took the President of the Republic of Bulgaria (1990-1997) Dr. Zhelyu Zhelev - honorary member of AOR 'Atlantic', Gallery, Read more...
19 January 2012
Association of the Officers in the Reserve 'Atlantic' in cooperation with the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Association of Communication and Information Specialists organize a National scientific conference: „Allied and national security and defence in the context of the dynamic changes in the geopolitical environment and the more rational usage of the reduced military expenditures in NATO and EU countries“.
The conference will take place on January 30-31, 2012 at the Central Military Club, Sofia, Tarzhestvena Hall from 8:30 AM.
3 January 2012
The AOR 'Atlantic' honorable member Dr. Francois Frison-Roche gave an interview for EurActiv concerning the situatin in Bulgaria and Romania after their joining to the European Union, Read more...
2011
Association of the Officers in the Reserve 'Atlantic' Managing Board wishes
all its members, sympathizers, officers and civilians:
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND SUCCESSFULL 2012 YEAR!
Association of the Officers in the Reserve 'Atlantic' in cooperation with Sofia University 'St. Kliment Ohridski' Students' Club of Political Science have organized, on December 19 at the Central Military Club, Tarjestvena Hall, a public lecture of Dr. Zhelyu Zhelev, President of the Republic of Bulgaria (1990 - 1997) on: 'Where the world goes in the 21 century?', Invitation, Gallery...
Position of the Managing Board of the Association of the Officers in the Reserve (AOR) 'Atlantic', regarding the frequent attacks against the armed forces and other security sector officers and civilians. After the position official announcement on 02.12.2011, AOR 'Atlantic' obtained official support from: Communication and Information Specialists Association and the Independent National Union of the Officers in Bulgaria, Read more...
By Decrees of the President and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of the Bulgarian Armed Forces - Mr. Georgi Parvanov (from 01.12.2011), Bulgarian navy officers were awarded with senior military ranks. Couter Admiral Plamen Manushev was appointed as a 'Deputy Chief of Defense' and was awarded with the senior officer rank 'Vice Admiral'. Commodore Rumen Nikolov was appointed as a commander of the Bulgarian Navy Forces and was awarded with the senior officer rank 'Counter Admiral'. Navy Captain I rank Mitko Petev was appointed as a 'Commander of the Burgas Naval Base' and was awarded with the senior officer rank 'Commodore'. The Managing Board of AOR 'Atlantic' congratulates Commodore Petev and sends greeting addresses to: Vice Admiral Plamen Manushev and Counter Admiral Roumen Nikolov.
AOR 'Atlantic' Managing Board congratulates HE Anton Pakuretu, the
ambassador of Republic of Romania in the Republic of Bulgaria, LTC Ioana Florea,
defense attaché of the Republic of Romania in the Republic of Bulgaria and their
team with the national holiday of the Republic of Romania.
30 November 2011
Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Dinko Ivanov, AOR 'Atlantic'
Managing Board member is flying again. During the flight demonstrations at
Lesnovo airport, Gen. Ivanov was piloting the latest American helicopter Bell
429. The general was an
excellent pilot of this super modern machine.
The good pilot from the reserve is just the same!,
Gallery...
AOR 'Atlantic' Managing Board congratulates the Bulgarian Army Land Forces
with the upcoming celebration - 19 November,
Greeting address...
During the celebrations
of the 100 Anniversary of the Bulgarian Air Forces in the
town of Plovdiv, Maj. Gen. Konstantin Popov and Lt. Gen. (Ret.)
Stefan Popov, former Bulgarin Air Forces Commander (1997-2002) have been awarded
from the AOR 'Atlantic' Managing Board. The Chairman of
the board - Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Stefan Dimitrov presented
Gen. Konstantin Popov a greeting address and and a gift - the book of AOR
'Atlantic' honorable member - Dr. Francois
Frison-Roche. For his deserts to Bulgarian Air
Forces fighting capabilities keeping and reform realization,
Lt. Gen. (Ret.)
Stefan Popov was awarded with a souvenir knife with inscription,
Gallery,
Read the
greeting address...
On October 13, 2011 AOR 'Atlantic'
Managing Board Chairman - Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Stefan Dimitrov got the new office
keys from the mayor of the 'Slatina' Municipality, Sofia city - Ms. Apostolova,
Gallery...
On October 7, 2011 from 09:00 AM at the new building of the
reserve officers and sergeants at Varna city, AOR 'Atlantic' organized a
Round Table Discussion on 'Bulgarian Defense Policy in the
Second Decade of 21
Century',
Gallery,
Read more...
AOR 'Atlantic' Managing Board congratulates all its members, sympathizers and
officers with the Republic of Bulgaria Independence Day.
AOR 'Atlantic' Managing Board congratulates the Bulgarian Army with the
celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Bulgarian Air Forces,
Greeting address...
On August, 31, 2011 the Minister of Defence, Lt. Gen. (Ret) Any Angelov
met representatives of the initiative committee for building a monument of the
Bulgarian soldiers died in the battle of Kajmakchalan peak, during World War I,
Read more...
On August 19, 2011 the Managing Board of the Association of the Officers in the
Reserve 'Atlantic' (AORA) awarded young Bulgarian talents in the field of
Informatics, participants in a training course on 'Cyber security', organized
during the period: August 17-19, 2011 in Varna city. The lectures were given by
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zlatogor Minchev, AORA Managing Board Member and Director 'IT
and Cyber security'. After the course successful finishing, AORA Managing Board
represented by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zlatogor Minchev and AORA, Varna Club Chairman –
Navy Captain III rank (Ret.) Eng. Ivan Gotsev awarded the participants with
diplomas and the book 'SAS SURVIVAL – Part III: How to Survive Anything,
Anywhere: A Handbook of Survival Skills for Every Scenario and Environment',
Gallery,
Read more...
AOR 'Atlantic' Managing Board congratulates all naval officers and especially
the members from AOR 'Atlantic' Club, Varna city with the holiday of the
Bulgarian Naval Forces,
Greeting Address...
On July 7, 2011 the officers from AOR 'Atlantic' Club led from their chairman - Eng. Ivan Gotsev
and accompanied from the Marine Forces Command, the Mayor of the Varna city and
a number of citizens stand the memory of Rear Admiral Varikletchkov and laid flowers
at the orelief of this remarkable fleet commander,
Gallery,
Read more...
On June 27, 2011 the Chairman of AOR 'Atlantic', Maj. Gen. Stefan Dimitrov, PhD
(Ret.) accompanied by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zlatogor
Minchev, Managing Board member and Director 'IT & Cybersecurity' have been welcomed from the ambassador of the
Kingdom of the Netherlands - HE Mr. Karel van Kesteren,
Gallery,
Read more...
After the Defence Ministerial meeting of NATO member states
in Brussels, the Bulgarian Minister of Defence - Mr. Anyu Angelov gave a briefing
for the media concerning the Bulgarian position for the key topics discussed
during the meeting,
Read more....
On June 7, 2011 the Chairman of AOR 'Atlantic' accompanied by the Managing
Board members: Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Dinko Ivanov and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zlatogor
Minchev have been welcomed from the ambassador of the Republic of France - HE
Mr. Philippe Autié. During the meeting the Managing
Body presented the objectives, tasks and some new activities of the association.
The French defense attache - Leutenant-colonel Michel Milliot also
took part in the meeting.
28 May 2011
On May 28, 2011 at the Naval Club of Varna a regional branch of AOR 'Atlantic' was founded.
06 May 2011
AOR 'Atlantic' Managing Board congratulates all its members and supporters with the holidays on May 6 - the Day of Bravery and the Bulgarian Armed Forces Day!
28 April 2011
On April 28, 2011 г. a meeting-discussion of 16 military-patriotic organizations from the security and defense area took place at the Central Military Club - Sofia, Read more...
On April 16, 2011 following an Initiative Committee idea a regional branch of AOR 'Atlantic' was established. The participants were welcomed from the regional governor - Mr. Alexandrov, Gallery»
The Managing Board of AORA adopted and sent to the media Statement. After the statement announcement it was also supported by the Association of Land Forces - Bulgaria, Independent National Union of the Officers in Bulgaria, Read more (in Bulgarian)...
29 March 2011
AOR 'Atlantic' in co-operation with
Ministry of Defence - Republic of Bulgaria, organize on 29 March (Tuesday), 2011
from 9:00 AM at the Central Military Club - Sofia a National Conference 'Smart
Defence: national defence policy and investments in the second half of 21
century', Programme,
Gallery»
On March 23, 2011 the Chairman of AOR 'Atlantic' accompanied by the Managing
Board members: Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Dinko Ivanov and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zlatogor
Minchev have been welcomed from the ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark - HE
Mr. Kaare Janson. During the meeting the Managing Body presented the objectives,
tasks and some new activities of the association. A discussion of future
collaboration with similar organizations from the Kingdom of Denmark has been
also accomplished,
Gallery»
23 March 2011
On March 23, 2011 during AOR "Atlantic" Managing Board
meeting the establishment of the association's department "Survival Skills" was
approved. Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Eng. Nonka Matova was appointed as a head of the
department.
In the period 14-15 March, 2011, AOR 'Atlantic' Managing Board Chairman - Maj.
Gen. (Ret.) Stefan Dimitrov, accompanied by two board members: Brig. Gen. (Ret.)
Dinko Ivanov and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zlatogor Minchev visited the ambassadors of
Italy - HE Mr. Stefano Benazzo, Romania - HE Mr. Anton Pakuretu and Belgium - HE
Mr. Marc
Michielsen. During these visits, Gen. Dimitrov and his accompanies presented the
objectives, tasks and activities of AOR 'Atlantic' and discussed some possible
collaboration opportunities,
Gallery
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On February 25, 2011, AOR "Atlantic" Managing Board Chairman Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Stefan Dimitrov, Ph. D. and Navy Captain I rank (Ret.) Vasil Danov, visited as honorable guests the scientific conference: "Bulgarian military history heritage: traditions and perspectives". The conference was organized by the Defence and Staff College "Georgi S. Rakovski" and the Military History Commission in honor of 70th anniversary of Associate Professor Ignat Krivorov - a famous Bulgarian historian, Read more ...
24 February 2011
On February 24, 2011 during AOR "Atlantic" Managing Board meeting the establishment of the association's department "Contractor" was approved. Col. (Ret.) Ivan Yonchev was appointed as a head of the department "Contractor".
03 February 2011
On February 3, 2011 during AOR "Atlantic" Managing Board meeting the establishment of a regional association's structure in Kavarna town was officially approved.
26 January 2011
On January 26, 2011, AOR "Atlantic" (AORA) and the Communication and Information Specialists Association (AKIS) met the Deputy Minister of Transport, Information Technology and Communications - HE Mr. Parvan Rusinov. The representatives of AORA were: Maj. Gen. (Ret) Stefan Dimitrov, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zlatogor Minchev. AKIS was represented by: Col. (Ret.) Ivan Kiossev and Dr. Chavdar Penkov. During the meeting AORA and AKIS gave a short written proposal for 2011 and discussed possible activities and plans, related to Bulgaria cyber security and defence with the joint participation of the state administration, academia, NGOs and the business, Gallery, Read more...
25 January 2011
AOR "Atlantic" convicts the terrorist act in Moscow, which killed dozens and injured hundreds of innocent people. We express our empathy to the Russian and other nations people, whose citizens were among the victims of the attack. We present our condolences to the relatives of the victims! AOR "Atlantic" appeals for ethnic, religious, racial and political tolerance!
25 January 2011
In the second issue (for 2011) of "Bulgarian army" newspaper, AOR "Atlantic" long standing member - Col. (Ret.) Ivan Yonchev has published the paper - "Reserve - the second career of the professional or no "Farewell to the arms"!", Read more...
25 January 2011
AOR "Atlantic" Managing Board members Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zlatogor Minchev and Navy Captain I rank (Ret.) Vasil Danov took part in the meeting-discussion "Political Parties in Bulgaria", organized by Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" Students' Club of Political Science, Gallery, Read more...
2010
AOR "ATLANTIC" wishes you happy holiday!
very happy & prosperous new 2011 year!
20
December 2010
The Managing Board of AORA adopted and sent to the media Statement regarding the
disclosed membership to former special services of ambassadors, general consuls
and vice - heads of diplomatic missions of the Republic of Bulgaria from
20.12.2010 (in Bulgarian). After the statement announcement
it was also supported by the Students' Club of Political Scientist, Sofia
University "St. Kliment Ohridski",
Read more (in
Bulgarian)...
09
- 10 December 2010
Institute for European Initiatives in co-operation with AOR
"Atlantic", Ministry of Defence and NATO Public Diplomacy Division financial
support organize at the Central Military Club national conference "NATO's Policy
on Cyber Defense",
Programme,
Gallery...
29 November 2010
On November 29, 2010 the Chairman of the Managing Board of AOR "Atlantic" Maj. Gen Dr. Stefan Dimitrov (ret.) and the Chairman of the Students' Club of Political Science Ms. Silvia Dineva, Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"signed Cooperation Agreement between the two organizations.
29
November 2010
AOR "Atlantic" in co-operation with Students' Club of
Political Scientist (Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"), Student's Association for Studying
International Relations (University on National and World Economy) and Ministry
of Defence organize at the Central Military Club
Round table "NATO New Strategic
Concept and the Bulgarian National Security",
Read more...
25
November 2010On November 25, 2010 AOR "Atlantic" General Assembly meeting was performed, resulting the following decisions ...
02
November 2010The Managing Board of AORA adopted and sent to the media Statement regarding the White Book of Defence 2010.
28 September 2010AOR "Atlantic" in co-operation with ACIS and Ministry of Defence organize at the Central Military Club round table "Status and Problems of Security in Cyberspace in Bulgaria" at 09.00 am on 28 September 2010.
10 June 2010
On June 10, 2010 the Chairmann of the Managing Board of AOR "Atlantic" Maj. Gen. Dr. St. Dimitrov (ret.) and the Chairman of the Board of the Communication and Information Specialists Association (C&ISA) Col Eng Iv. Kiossev (ret.) signed a Cooperation Agreement between the two organizations.
09 June 2010
On June 9, 2010 was signed a Cooperation Agreement between the AOR "Atlantic" and the Independent National Union of the Officers in Bulgaria. The agreement was signed by the Chairmans of the two associations MajGen.Dr. St. Dimitrov (ret.) and Col Eng Angel Tyufekchiev (ret.).
07 June 2010
On 7 June 2010 in the Central Military Club was signed a cooperation agreement between AOR "Atlantic" and the Union of alumni of HIS MAJESTY the military school, a school for reserve officers and patriotic armies and citizenship. The agreement signed the Presidents of the two associations: MajGen Dr. Stefan Dimitrov (ret.) and Col Dimitar Ruhchev (ret.).
26 May 2010
On May 26, 2010 in the House of disabled soldiers, the President of the Association of Disabled Soldiers, Second Lt..Eng. P. Velchev (ret.) and the President of Managing Board of AOR "Atlantic" MajGen Dr. St. Dimitrov, (ret.) signed a Cooperation Agreement between the two associations.
06 May 2010
AOR "Atlantic" wish Happy Holidays on May 6th - Day of Bravery and the Bulgarian Army Day to all its members and supporters!
09 April 2010
On April 09, 2010 was held scientific-practical conference on "Strategies and Security Policies". Organizer is the Center for Study of the Risks and Security of the NBU. Other co-organizers are Balkan Security Forum, MoD, MoI, UBJ and AORA.
05 April 2010
On April 05, 2010. French scientist Dr. François Frison-Roche was appointed as an honorable member of AOR "Atlantic". Dr. Frison-Roche is a PhD in political science and researcher at the Research Center for Political and Administrative Science (CERSA) at the University Pantheon-Asas (Paris 2). He is also chairman of the Alliance France-Bulgaria, which aim is drawing closer together of the two countries.
31 March 2010
On March 31, 2010 at the National Palace of Culture, the French scientist Dr. François Frison-Roche presented his book "The Half President Model as an Instrument of Transition in Postcommunist Europe".
After the presentation of the book, Mr. Frison-Roche was awarded the hanger from the AOR "Atlantic".
Dr. Frison-Roche agreed to become honorary member of AORA.
17 March 2010
The Chairman of the Managing Board of AORA, MajGen Dr S. Dimitrov (ret.) participated in the international conference: "The Bulgarian Example in the Fight Against Organized Crime and Corruption in Europe" with the participation of President of the European People's Party (EPP), Mr Wilfried Martens, Prime Minister Mr. Boyko Borisov, the Chairman of Parliament Mrs. Tsetska Tsacheva, members of European parliament, government representatives and NGOs.
07 March 2010
The Managing Board of AORA adopted and sent to the media Statement regarding the conflict between the President of the Republic of Bulgaria Mr. Georgi Parvanov and Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Mr. Simeon Diankov. It was endorsed by the Association of the Officers in the Reserve from the Army.
22 february 2010
On 22.02.2010 Association of the officers in the reserve “Atlantic”, Center for National Security Foundation and George Marshall Associations - Bulgaria, together with the Ministry of Defense organized in the Military Information Center Round table entitled "The Strategy for National Security - Public Expectations and Political Consensus".
15 January 2010
President of the Republic of Bulgaria (1990-1997) and an honorary member of the АОR "Atlantic" Dr. Zhelyu Zhelev was awarded the highest state awards of the Republic of Macedonia - Order of September 8-th.
2009
22 December 2009
The Managing Board of AORA at its meeting held on 22.12.2009 took an unanimous decision to invite Dr. Zhelyu Zhelev, President of the Republic of Bulgaria (1990-1997) to become an honorary member of AORA for extraordinary contributions to the democratization of the country and its membership in NATO and the European Union. Dr. Zhelev gratefully accepted honorary membership in AORA.
29 November 2009
On 29 November 2009 took place a meeting of the Managing Board of the Association of the Officers in the Reserve “Atlantic” and they adopted unanimously for a Honorary Member of the Association, Mr. Boyko Noev - former Minister of Defense of Bulgaria in the UDF government by the end of 1999 until mid-2001.
29 September 2009
On 29 September 2009 there was held General Assembly of the Association to which for Chairman of the Managing Board of AORA was elected by a full majority MajGen Stefan Dimitrov, PhD (ret.), former Head of Defense office of the President of Bulgaria Zhelyu Zhelev, instead of resign for personal reasons of BrigGen Dinko Ivanov (ret.).
17 July 2009
The member of AORA Maj. Dr. Velizar Shalamanov (ret.) was appointed for “Director Sponsor Account NATO and Nations” in NATO Consultation, Command and Control Agency (www.nc3a.nato.int). The Managing Board of AORA wish him success on this very high and responsible position in NATO.
2008
In November 2008 a CONFEDERATION OF ORGANIZATIONS OF PUBLIC SECURITY AND DEFENSE (COPSD) was established. The Association of the offecers in the reserve "Atlantic" is a co-founder of COPSD and the Chiarman of the Managing Board of AORA is a member of the Confederal Board of COPSD. COPSD together have around 15000 members.
2004
May 08, 2004
Col. Ivan Ionchev (ret.), AORA member having member certificate 21, has been in Baghdad, Iraq since 08 May 2004. He is included in Golf Regional Division from U.S. Army - Corps of Engineers as security consultant on guarding of Green Zone.
April 21, 2004
On April 21, 2004 (Wednesday) at 6.00 pm took place a general meeting of the members of AORA in Hall 1 of Officer's Club, Sofia. It was attended by the following official guests: Col. John Savel - defence attache of the United Kingdom in Bulgaria and Commander Christopher McDonald - Navy attache of the USA in Bulgaria. Col. Richard Ciaglinski (former defence attache of the United Kingdom in Bulgaria) was elected for distinguished member of the Association. Commander Veselin Genov (ret.) was elected for regional coordinator in Varna and major general Dimitar Dimitrov was elected for regional coordinator in Stara Zagora. New members were elected. The members have taken a decision for more close collaboration with Officer's Legion "Rakovski".
April 2, 2004.
Bulgaria, together with six other eastern European countries, were welcomed into NATO on Friday, April 2, 2004 as their national flags were hoisted for the first time at an official ceremony in front of Brussels headquarters.The national flags of Bulgaria and the other six newest NATO members were raised in Sofa, between the buildings of the Council of Ministers and the Presidency on April 2, 2004.
The Bulgarian flag, together with the flags of the other seven new NATO members, was hoisted for the first time at the NATO military headquarters in Belgium. The flags raising ceremony was held in Mons and was attended by Gen. James Jones, NATO's supreme allied commander Europe and Bulgaria's Army Chief Gen. Nikola Kolev.
February 18, 2004
With regard to enrollment of Bulgaria in NATO an Association of the officers in the reserve "Atlantic" (AORA) was established. As a chairman of the Managing board was elected Brigadier General Dinko Ivanov (ret.).