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June 6, 1963

Bulgarian Embassy, Athens (Minchev), Cable to Foreign Ministry

Bulgarian Embassy in Athens staff member Atanasov reports on Greek media accounts of military preparations to the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. According to Atanasov, Greek newspapers report preparations include Soviet movements in the Mediterranean in response to US submarines carrying Polaris missiles, Bulgarian maneuvers near the Greek and Turkish borders, and an anticipated NATO forward strategy in Greece. Atanasov adds that NATO is preparing the defense of possible attacks on Greece.

October 24, 1962

Chief of Staff, Bulgarian Navy, Order Regarding Naval Combat Readiness

The Chief of Staff of the Bulgarian Navy issued an order to prepare the Navy for mobilization, citing a Bulgarian government declaration about the Cuban missile crisis. The Chief of Staff's secret order includes 19 specific commands for preparation. Commands include orders regarding necessary supplies for combat readiness, repair schedules, deployment, arming vessels, radio communication, and increased surveillance, among others. The Chief of Staff order includes reporting requirements and specific dates for execution.

September 30, 1968

Gen. Djurov’s Report on the participation of Bulgarian troops in the Warsaw Pact operation in Czechoslovakia, 30 September 1968

The Minister reports on the progress of the allied operation and on the strength of the Czech resistance.

April 1, 1951

Plans for Counterintelligence Work in the Nessebar Military Site

Measures for improving the counterintelligence work at the ''Nessebar'' military site.

July 1, 1954

Report on Bulgarian Army Counterintelligence Operations in the Period 1944-1954

The report elaborates on the achievements of the army counter-intelligence services over a ten-year period—the eradication of reactionary officers conspiracy groups, the training of new recruits, etc.

January 16, 1960

Report from Col. V. Terziev Military Counterintelligence Activity in 1959

July 31, 1968

Proposal from Gen. V. Terziev on Changes in the Personnel of the Military Counterintelligence Directorate and Departments

September 20, 1973

Minutes of Conversation between Todor Zhivkov – Leonid I. Brezhnev, Voden Residence [Bulgaria]

The two leaders discuss trade agreements, the situation in the Balkans, and policies toward Yugoslavia, Romania and the PRC.

January 8, 1957

Information on Turkish and Greek Intelligence Services Activity Against Bulgaria in 1956

A report focused on the Turkish and Greek intelligence activities in Bulgaria. The report outlines the major areas of interest – the Bulgarian military infrastructure, economic development, and the Communist party leadership. The report also talks about the role of the Turkish diplomatic representatives in encouraging repatriation of Turkish-Bulgarians to Turkey.

May 12, 1960

Top Secret Bulgarian Politburo Resolution on Arms Delivery to Africa and Asia

This document includes a memorandum from the Chairman of the State Planning Commission who recommends exporting excess military production to countries in Africa and Asia. In an attached table the production capacities of the Bulgarian military-industrial complex are shown.

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