41 pre-litigation procedures have been initiated for violations of citizens’ voting rights, and charges have been brought against 13 people, the prosecutor’s office has announced. The prosecution has so far issued writs of attachment under the Measures Against Money Laundering Act on over 425,000 Leva (271,300 euro).
383, 000 Leva (195,800 euro) and euro have been seized which are known to have been intended for vote buying. The prosecutor’s office specifies that this is the first time that money has being seized and preserved in connection with so-called electoral offences. A total of 728 cases have been opened for violations of electoral legislation. There are fewer reports and investigations connected with the 4 April, 2021 elections than there were during the elections for parliament in 2017.
On Monday, President Rumen Radev met at the Presidential Palace with Susan Falatko, charge d'affaires ad interim at the U.S. Embassy in Sofia, the presidential press office said on Tuesday. The two officials discussed issues related to the strategic..
The border police vessel Obzor took part in an operation to rescue two foreigners in the Black Sea. The distress call was received on the evening of March 2 via the 112 emergency number. It indicated that there was a rubber dinghy with two..
In recent months, there have been problems with communication with Ukraine , said Ivaylo Mirchev, MP from "We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria" (PP-DB) and a member of the leadership of "Yes, Bulgaria" which is part of the coalition. At the..
Heads of state and leaders from around the world congratulated the Bulgarian people on their National Day in congratulatory addresses sent to President..
The US Department of State congratulated Bulgaria on March 3. On behalf of the United States of America, please accept my warmest congratulations on..
On Tuesday morning, there will be reduced visibility in some lowlands and plains. The lowest temperatures will range from minus 4°C to 1°C, for Sofia..
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