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🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

The fall of the Bulgarian who sold war weapons to the CJNG

Bulgarian citizen Peter Dimitrov Mirchev was extradited to the United States, facing charges for leading an international network supplying military weaponry to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).

Mar 23 • 01:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Rifles, coyotes and wild boars: I was hunted through Bulgarian forest for terrifying TV show

A participant in a new reality series, The Hunt: Prey vs Predator, describes their experience in a Bulgarian forest where they are hunted by human competitors amidst thrill and danger.

Mar 19 • 14:28 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Working Conditions for Seamstresses in Bulgaria Are Worse Than in Bangladesh, Says Award-Winning Director

Bulgarian director Stefan Komandarev highlights the harsh realities of seamstresses in Bulgaria in his film 'Made in EU', revealing that some women endure 36-hour shifts without proper medical care.

Mar 19 • 06:32 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

The conditions in Bulgarian textile factories are shocking, says the director of the film Made in EU

Bulgarian director Stefan Komandarev discusses his film 'Made in EU', which reveals the harsh realities faced by textile workers in Bulgaria.

Mar 16 • 05:30 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Chania: 17-year-old reports gang rape by 5 individuals – 10 arrests

A 17-year-old girl reported being gang-raped by five men in Chania, leading to the arrest of ten individuals, including minors.

Mar 15 • 08:49 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

They condemned the "Argentine leg" of the OneCoin mega scam, led by the Bulgarian crypto queen wanted by the FBI and the mafia after disappearing with $4.5 billion

A court in Córdoba sentenced 12 individuals involved in the local arm of the OneCoin cryptocurrency scam, linked to fugitive Ruja Ignatova, who is on the FBI's most wanted list.

Mar 14 • 16:08 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

EU rules on IDs of transgender citizens

The Court of Justice of the European Union mandates that identification documents of transgender citizens must display their 'lived gender' instead of biological sex, following a ruling related to a Bulgarian case.

Mar 13 • 15:33 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

CJEU on Gender Change: The Court is Not Bound by the Interpretation of the Constitutional Tribunal

The CJEU ruled that Bulgarian courts are not bound by existing interpretations of gender identity and that a person's request for gender recognition must be assessed independently.

Mar 12 • 11:06 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Life & Tech

Horrific Working Conditions in a Bulgarian Textile Factory Revealed by the Film Made in EU. The Reality is Worse, Says the Director

A new film exposes the distressing working conditions in a Bulgarian textile factory, prompting harsh criticism from its director about the labor situation.

Mar 12 • 10:13 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

On Thursday, N. Dendias in Bulgaria

Greek Minister of National Defense Nikos Dendias will visit Bulgaria on Thursday for bilateral talks at the invitation of his Bulgarian counterpart.

Mar 11 • 12:51 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

N. Dendias: Greece will help Bulgaria's missile defense against Iran

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias announced that Greece will assist Bulgaria in missile defense against potential threats from Iran during a call with his Bulgarian counterpart, Atanas Zapryanov.

Mar 6 • 09:17 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Dendias: Greece will help Bulgaria in missile defense against Iran

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias has communicated to his Bulgarian counterpart that Greece is prepared to assist Bulgaria in its missile defense due to potential threats from Iran.

Mar 6 • 08:16 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

How Poland Evacuates Poles from the Middle East. Meanwhile, Bulgarians Are Already Home

The article discusses the ongoing evacuation of Bulgarian citizens from the Middle East amid regional conflicts, highlighting the return of some individuals to Bulgaria and future planned evacuations.

Mar 4 • 17:33 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Former Bulgarian President Creates Union for Starting Parliamentary Elections

Former Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has formed a new political union aimed at the upcoming parliamentary elections amid ongoing political instability in Bulgaria.

Mar 2 • 16:06 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The Turkish F-16 fighter jet that crashed near a highway was pursuing an ' unidentified radar trace'

A Turkish F-16 fighter jet crashed shortly after takeoff while responding to an unidentified radar trace near the Bulgarian border.

Feb 26 • 19:02 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Sovereignist forces lead in polls in Bulgaria

A political project associated with former Bulgarian President Rumen Radev leads in polls with 32.7% support for the upcoming parliamentary elections in April.

Feb 24 • 21:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Domokos: 'It could not have been different,' said the 38-year-old perpetrator of the crime' to the investigator

A 38-year-old Bulgarian man accused of murdering a Greek prisoner claims he acted in self-defense during a prison visit where a gun was drawn.

Feb 20 • 16:27 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Murder in Domokos prisons: The Bulgarian convict at the Lamia courts

A Bulgarian prisoner accused of murdering a Greek inmate at the Domokos prison has been brought to court in Lamia.

Feb 20 • 09:20 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Murder in Domokos Prison: The Chief Warden Contradicts Himself

A Bulgarian inmate charged with the murder of Greek prisoner Antonis Papadatos in Domokos prison is facing serious allegations, including the complicity of the chief warden present during the incident.

Feb 20 • 09:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Afterthoughts: Eero Hirvonen reveals plans for his career

Finnish skier Eero Hirvonen discusses his future career prospects amidst the excitement of the Olympics.

Feb 20 • 04:01 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Domokos Prison: The chief guard has been given a deadline to testify

The chief guard of Domokos Prison has been summoned before a prosecutor and given a deadline to provide a testimony amid ongoing investigations into a violent incident at the prison.

Feb 18 • 18:27 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Bulgaria calls for its eighth parliamentary election in five years

Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova has announced a parliamentary election to be held on April 19, marking the country's eighth election in five years amid ongoing protests against corruption.

Feb 18 • 14:48 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Bulgarian tourism has accelerated, and the summer season has been extended

Bulgaria experiences a notable increase in both domestic and international tourism, indicating a recovery in the market.

Feb 18 • 11:28 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Domokos Prison: "It was a contract killing against him"

Greek authorities are investigating a potential contract killing involving a Bulgarian inmate who shot a notorious Greek convict in Domokos Prison.

Feb 18 • 07:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Afterthoughts: Here is the truth about the Lion’s chances in the decisive game

The article discusses the performance of the Bulgarian team in winter sports, particularly at the Milano-Cortina Olympics, highlighting their achievements of winning medals after a long drought.

Feb 18 • 04:05 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

With more officers on the street, minor crimes in focus

A 21-year-old Bulgarian woman was arrested after stealing a backpack from a tourist, and a 36-year-old Sri Lankan was caught shoplifting at a Sephora store in Milan, as local police ramped up their presence to tackle minor crimes.

Feb 18 • 04:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Jerzy Haszczyński: European observers of Donald Trump's Peace Council. And the Bulgarian surprise

The inaugural meeting of Donald Trump's Peace Council will take place in Washington, focusing on peace in the Gaza Strip, supported almost globally including by the EU, yet without representation from Poland.

Feb 17 • 19:38 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Mission of the Deputy Minister of Macedonia and Thrace in Sofia: Favorable ground for additional Greek investments in Bulgaria

The entry of Bulgaria into the Eurozone is fostering better prospects for Greek investments in the country, alongside increasing Bulgarian interest in investing in Greece, according to recent statements during an official mission.

Feb 17 • 16:33 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Rytas has strengthened its system with a talented Bulgarian

Lithuanian basketball club Rytas has signed Bulgarian player Kaloyan Balkandzhiev, who showcased significant talent while playing in Spain and for the Bulgarian youth national team.

Feb 17 • 12:38 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Murder in Domokos Prison: The accused received a deadline for his testimony

A Bulgarian inmate accused of murder in Domokos prison has been given until Friday to respond to serious charges against him.

Feb 16 • 21:59 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Crime in Domokos prison: A fight over the transfer is the cause of the execution, the involved claim

A Bulgarian inmate shot Greek inmate Antonis Papadatos during a confrontation in Domokos prison, with conflicting narratives about the incident's motive.

Feb 16 • 14:49 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The tour of the Undersecretary for Macedonia and Thrace in the Balkans started today from Sofia with a large participation of agencies and businesses

The Undersecretary for Macedonia and Thrace, Kostas Giouleka, initiated a tour in the Balkans, starting from Sofia, with the signing of three cooperation memoranda between Greek and Bulgarian entities, including six ports.

Feb 16 • 13:04 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

David Nalbandian Returns to Professional Circuit: He Will Be the Coach of Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov

Former Argentine tennis star David Nalbandian will take on the role of coach for Bulgarian player Grigor Dimitrov, confirmed officially by Dimitrov's representative.

Feb 15 • 17:29 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Six mysterious 'Twin Peaks' deaths in Balkan Mountains stir controversy

The mysterious deaths of six individuals in a cabin fire in the Bulgarian Balkan Mountains have drawn significant media attention as authorities struggle to understand the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Feb 15 • 01:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Greek Oceanographers Dive on an Island in Antarctica

Greek oceanographers Dionysia Rigatou and Eleni Kytiou conducted the first scientific dive from the Bulgarian base St. Clement of Ohrid on Livingston Island in Antarctica.

Feb 13 • 10:09 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Surprise in Biathlon: 'Who is this Bulgarian woman?'

German biathlete Franziska Preuß expressed surprise after realizing that an unknown Bulgarian athlete, Lora Hristova, won bronze at the Olympics.

Feb 12 • 14:01 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Sports

Pichler after the Bulgarian surprise: "Must buy many bottles of wine"

Wolfgang Pichler celebrates an Olympic medal with Bulgaria, expressing pride in their hard training.

Feb 11 • 17:30 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Sports

The Bulgarian's Surprising Bronze in the Distance Race – Trained by Wolfgang Pichler

Bulgarian athlete Lora Hristova secured a bronze medal in the distance race while coached by former Swedish biathlon coach Wolfgang Pichler.

Feb 11 • 15:45 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

The Bulgarian Twin Peaks: Mysterious Triple Deaths Gripped the Country in the Mountains

Three bodies, including that of a 15-year-old boy, were discovered in a camper van in the high mountains of Lithuania, linked to recent murders and raising significant security concerns.

Feb 11 • 11:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Six deaths between murders and suicides: the police investigate a mysterious case dubbed the Bulgarian 'Twin Peaks'

Bulgarian authorities are investigating a chilling series of deaths linked to a possible murder-suicide involving three individuals found dead in a mountain cabin.

Feb 11 • 08:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Police Investigates Mysterious Deaths of Six Environmentalists in the Bulgarian Mountains

The Bulgarian police are investigating the mysterious deaths of six people found dead in two different locations in the country’s western mountains.

Feb 10 • 20:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A series of mysterious deaths in the Bulgarian mountains baffles the police

Bulgarian police are investigating a series of unexplained deaths occurring in remote mountain areas.

Feb 10 • 16:08 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

Bulgarian Twin Peaks: Ritual Farewell on Camera and Six Dead in the Mountains

The Bulgarian police are investigating a complex case involving six deaths connected to a ritual farewell, which has sparked conspiracy theories and comparisons to the TV series Twin Peaks.

Feb 10 • 15:05 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

Murder Mystery: Six Bodies Found in Close Proximity in the Bulgarian Mountains Create Confusion Among Investigators

Six bodies found in the mountains of western Bulgaria have led to widespread speculation and contradictory descriptions surrounding the circumstances of their discovery.

Feb 10 • 12:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Mysterious Deaths in the Bulgarian Mountains. Authorities Compare Them to the Series Twin Peaks

Authorities are investigating a series of mysterious deaths in the Bulgarian mountains, likening the circumstances to the popular series Twin Peaks.

Feb 10 • 11:12 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Guilty for the death of three people, innocent for dangerous driving, the driver of the crash on the Egnatia

A Bulgarian driver was found guilty of causing the deaths of three people in a multi-car crash on the Egnatia highway but was acquitted of dangerous driving charges.

Feb 8 • 06:59 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Artificial water release in Pythio due to increased level from Bulgarian dams

The municipality of Didymoteicho plans to release water artificially in Pythio to manage the rising water levels from overflowing dams in Bulgaria.

Feb 7 • 16:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

In alert mode Pytheos: Artificial water discharge by the Municipality of Didimoticho due to increased levels from Bulgarian dams

The municipality of Didimoticho in Greece is preparing for an artificial water discharge to manage rising water levels caused by overflowing Bulgarian dams.

Feb 7 • 15:52 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

Nabokov, memory and friendship: books to start February

The article highlights notable literary works exploring themes of memory, reality, satire, and friendship, including insights on contemporary Bulgarian writer Georgi Gospodinov.

Feb 6 • 20:18 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Serres: Roxy uncovered 5.5 kilograms of heroin hidden by a Bulgarian in a car, watch the video

A Bulgarian has been arrested in Serres for hiding 5.5 kilograms of heroin in a car compartment.

Feb 6 • 09:53 UTC

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