Bulgaria to End US Military Aircraft Stay Owing to Visa Dispute
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said the United States has not granted visa waivers for Bulgarian citizens traveling to America as requested.
TL;DR
- Bulgaria will end the prolonged stay of U.S. tanker aircraft at Sofia Airport.
- The decision is linked to the U.S. not granting visa waivers for Bulgarian citizens.
- An initial authorization allowed up to 15 U.S. aircraft and 500 personnel at the airport for non-military purposes.
- This arrangement has been extended until June 30, after which U.S. presence will cease.