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Businessman from Pavlikeni who was missing for six days returns home
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Businessman from Pavlikeni who was missing for six days returns home

54-year-old businessman Dimitar Georgiev from Pavlikeni, who was missing for six days, has returned home safe and sound. The Ministry of Interior reports that there is no evidence of a crime or abduction.

15.07.2026 Борислав Станев
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The Prosecutors' Chamber postponed the disciplinary case against Emilia Rusinova
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The Prosecutors' Chamber postponed the disciplinary case against Emilia Rusinova

The Supreme Judicial Council has postponed for the second time the ruling on the disciplinary proceedings against Emilia Rusinova. The reason is a lack of quorum due to recusals of members and vacations.

15.07.2026
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The Theatre Affair: Plovdiv court begins case involving millions of levs
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The Theatre Affair: Plovdiv court begins case involving millions of levs

The Plovdiv District Court is starting the trial regarding the embezzlement from the theatres in Smolyan and Razgrad. Eight people, including two directors, are accused of misappropriating over 3 million BGN.

15.07.2026
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Massive €71 million VAT fraud scheme dismantled by the European Public Prosecutor's Office
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Massive €71 million VAT fraud scheme dismantled by the European Public Prosecutor's Office

The European Public Prosecutor's Office has uncovered a cross-border VAT fraud scheme involving electronics worth over €71 million. Assets, cryptocurrencies, and properties have been seized in Greece and across the EU.

14.07.2026
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Tsvetan Vasilev's wife wins case against the prosecution
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Tsvetan Vasilev's wife wins case against the prosecution

Antoaneta Vasileva – wife of banker Tsvetan Vasilev – has won a compensation case due to illegal prosecution and charges brought by the prosecutor's office. The decision calls into question the actions of the state prosecution against the family.

14.07.2026
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Online fraud in Romania: nearly 5 million euros hidden from MMA streaming subscriptions
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Online fraud in Romania: nearly 5 million euros hidden from MMA streaming subscriptions

A Romanian online streaming business for combat sports has hidden about 5 million euros in revenue from subscriptions and referrals to gambling sites, without paying taxes.

12.07.2026
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Massive truck inspections in Sofia: 32 drivers sanctioned in one day
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Massive truck inspections in Sofia: 32 drivers sanctioned in one day

The Sofia Metropolitan Directorate of Interior reports increased control over heavy goods vehicles in the capital. Main violations include poor vehicle condition, the use of mobile phones, and irregular documentation.

12.07.2026
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Large-scale €900,000 scheme dismantled: Border police arrest ten
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Large-scale €900,000 scheme dismantled: Border police arrest ten

Ten people have been detained during a large-scale operation by the General Directorate of "Border Police" against a property and rental car fraud scheme from Germany worth nearly €900,000.

12.07.2026
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Large-scale operation against nitrous oxide and drugs in Sunny Beach – arrests made
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Large-scale operation against nitrous oxide and drugs in Sunny Beach – arrests made

A specialized police operation in Sunny Beach has led to arrests and the seizure of nitrous oxide canisters, marijuana, and cocaine. See the details of the operation.

11.07.2026
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Large-scale Interior Ministry operation: Dozens of drunk and drugged drivers caught
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Large-scale Interior Ministry operation: Dozens of drunk and drugged drivers caught

Massive police operation on the roads: The Ministry of Interior identified 18 drunk and 12 drug-impaired drivers in a single day. See the details about the caught offenders and the imposed sanctions.

11.07.2026
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German national wanted for pedophilia arrested in Burgas region
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German national wanted for pedophilia arrested in Burgas region

A specialized police operation in the village of Iskra led to the arrest of a German citizen wanted under a European Arrest Warrant for participation in a child pornography ring.

10.07.2026
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Scandal: Warehouse with 50,000 contraband vapes busted in police operation
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Scandal: Warehouse with 50,000 contraband vapes busted in police operation

A large-scale operation has uncovered an illegal shipment of 50,000 vapes without excise stamps. The investigation leads to a prominent businessman, owner of a fitness chain and a construction entrepreneur.

10.07.2026
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Special operation in Karnobat: 75-year-old German arrested for child pornography
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Special operation in Karnobat: 75-year-old German arrested for child pornography

A large-scale police operation by the General Directorate of National Police and German authorities has dismantled an organized crime group. A 75-year-old foreign national was arrested in the village of Iskra on suspicion of distributing child pornography.

08.07.2026
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Illegal casino busted in the center of Burgas: 11 people detained
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Illegal casino busted in the center of Burgas: 11 people detained

A specialized police operation in Burgas has dismantled an illegal poker club. Cash, chips, and cards were seized, and 11 people are in custody following the raid by the Economic Police.

08.07.2026
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Customs officers in Varna hit a smuggling channel: 7,600 packs of cigarettes in hidden compartments
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Customs officers in Varna hit a smuggling channel: 7,600 packs of cigarettes in hidden compartments

Customs officials from Varna prevented an attempt to illegally transport 7,630 packs of cigarettes hidden in specially constructed compartments in three vehicles bound for the EU.

08.07.2026
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