A second person has been arrested at the Ministry of Youth and Sports in connection with the ongoing corruption scandal, the prosecutor’s office told the BNR. According to information the BNR has been given, the man arrested is weightlifting Olympic champion and current coach of Bulgaria’s national team Ivan Ivanov. His son, who is an expert at the ministry, was arrested in the process of receiving a bribe yesterday.
According to the prosecutor’s office, the President of the Bulgarian Weightlifting Federation Arif Majed was supposed to pay a bribe of 62,000 Leva that would provide 1.2 million Leva (EUR 614,000) for organizing the European championship next year and for ensuring further payments to the federation will not be discontinued.
Velichie political party was registered on July 25, 2023, with headquarters in Vetrino. It was founded by Ivelin Mihailov, creator of the tourist attraction "Historical Park" near Varna and Nikolay Markov, who worked as an officer in..
The results of the parallel vote count by "Gallup" sociological agency at 65% readiness show the following results in the elections for the 50th National Assembly: GERB-SDS (ГЕРБ-СДС)- 24.5%, or 67 seats; DPS (ДПС)- 15.8%, or 43..
"No one achieves success without acknowledging the help of others. We confidently acknowledge this help with gratitude. Thanks everyone who supported us!". This is what GERB leader Boyko Borissov wrote on his profile after the end of..
8 June is a Day of Reflection in Bulgaria ahead of the national and European elections . On this day, voters should be left alone with their conscience to..
As of 5 p.m. on June 9, voter turnout in the elections for National Assembly was 23.4%, Gallup..
From 8 June to 9 October, the Italian city of Rovereto is hosting the international exhibition "Human Rights and Dignity" . This year's 18th edition of..
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