ATHENS — Greece said today it would deploy a Patriot missile defense system and troops to bolster Bulgaria’s defense capabilities against possible aerial attacks.
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias said a Patriot battery will be moved to northern Greece to cover a large part of Bulgaria, which lies in range of Iranian missiles.
In addition, two Greek F16 fighter jets will also be stationed in northern Greece for additional protection for Bulgaria, while senior Greek air force officers will be sent to Sofia to help with coordination.
“The above actions were taken at the request of Bulgaria, a member state of NATO and the EU, and do not in any way affect the ability to provide anti-ballistic protection for Greek territory,” Dendias said in a statement.
Earlier this week, Greece deployed two frigates and four of F-16 fighter jets to Cyprus following Iranian drone incursions on the Mediterranean island.
Since the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran, Athens also transferred a Patriot battery to the island of Karpathos in the southeastern Aegean Sea as part of the country’s efforts to boost its defense.
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/people-walk-their-dogs-in-montreal.jpg?id=61317129&width=1245&height=700&coordinates=0%2C2%2C0%2C3"/><br/><br/><p>Montreal's fluffiest festival is back. And this year, it's bringing even more paws to the party.</p><p>The 5th edition of <em><a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/corgi-parade-coming-to-montreal-this-month" target="_blank">Corgi Pawty MTL</a></em> is set to take over the city with not one but two <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/montreal-events" target="_blank">free public gatherings</a> where hundreds of corgis and their humans will strut, pose, and show off their signature waddle. The festival, which drew thousands of fans last year, is open to everyone — even if you don't have a dog.</p><p>The first event, the <em>Corgi Balade</em>, is happening Thursday, August 28 at 6 p.m. as part of the <em>Ramen Ramen de Rue</em> street food festival in Griffintown. The group walk starts at Place du Marché Atwater and ends at Hangar 1825, where the ramen fest (and a new pizza street festival called <em>Pizza Matta</em>) will be in full swing. Entry to the food site is free for corgi owners (up to two people per pup) and $5 for everyone else.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/C_YIrikRv88/?hl=en" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Then on Saturday, August 30, the corgis will be back for the annual <em>Corgi Pawrade</em> along Saint-Laurent Boulevard during <em>Festival BLVD</em>. Starting at 4 p.m. from Place Guilbault, the crowd will gather for a group photo around 5 p.m. before marching to Parc des Amériques in a themed “Interstellar” parade. The event wraps with a best-dressed corgi contest around 5:45 p.m.</p><p>According to organizers, over 70 dogs are already registered, and all events are free and open to the public. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/corgi.pawty.mtl/?hl=en" target="_blank">Registration is still open for corgi owners</a> who want to participate.</p><p>Kombu, the festival's official corgi spokesperson, may have said it best in the event press release: "This is the time of year to bark, socialize, and make the city wiggle with joy. The Corgi Pawty was created to celebrate our charming personalities, encourage warm connections between humans and dogs, and above all... to have fun without pressure or competition."</p><h3>Montreal Corgi Parade 2024</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLcbNwzRdoO/?hl=en&img_index=1" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>When: August 28 at 6 p.m. and August 30 at 4 p.m.</p><p>Where: </p><ul><li>From Place du Marché Atwater to Hangar 1825 on Thursday</li><li>From Place Guilbeault to Parc des Amériques on Saturday</li></ul><p>Price: Free admission</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/corgipawtymtl/" target="_blank">Corgi Pawty MTL Facebook page</a></p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p>
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