Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2024 All Rights Reserved

Russian spy had tried to recruit director of Bulgarian state service

PM Boyko Borissov
Photo: BTA

A Russian spy expelled from Bulgaria has tried to recruit a director of a Bulgarian service with access to classified information, Prime Minister Boyko Borissov said in an interview with BTV. According to PM Borissov, the Bulgarian employee himself informed him of the attempt for recruitment, after which appropriate actions were taken by Bulgarian authorities.

It should be recalled that the Russian diplomat accused of espionage in Sofia has already been declared a persona non grata. Refusing to comment on the case, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said the principle of reciprocity remained valid in diplomacy.


Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!
Listen to the daily news from Bulgaria presented in "Bulgaria Today" podcast, available in Spotify.

More from category

WWF Bulgaria draws attention to bear conservation

During the week of St. Andrew’s Day (also known as Bears’ Day or Mechkinden), WWF is drawing attention to six orphaned bear cubs who have been given a second chance at life. The initiative is part of the "Subscribe to Nature" campaign and..

published on 11/27/24 11:28 AM

BNR, BNT and BTA awarded the best media partnership in support of tourism in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian Hotel and Restaurant Association (BHRA) presented its annual awards for professional achievements in the field of tourism. The Bulgarian National Television (BNT), the Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) and the Bulgarian Telegraph Agency (BTA)..

updated on 11/27/24 10:02 AM
Agriculture Minister Georgi Tahov met with livestock breeders from the region and representatives of the affected farms

Tension in Velingrad due to a suspected outbreak of sheep and goat plague

Due to the outbreak of Peste des Petits Ruminants (sheep and goat plague) in Velingrad and the subsequent protests by farmers, 300 new samples will be taken today. Currently, 1,700 sheep are at risk of being forcibly euthanized. The decision for a..

published on 11/27/24 9:52 AM