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Iva Mihaylova case sparks diplomatic tension between Bulgaria and North Macedonia
The presence of Iva Mihaylova in Bulgaria has triggered a diplomatic dispute between North Macedonia and Bulgaria. North Macedonian authorities have issued a nationwide and international search warrant for Mihaylova, following a court decision in Kočani that found she violated a ban on leaving the city and the country. Interpol Skopje has requested her arrest and extradition.
Bulgarian Border Police Director Anton Zlatanov stated that there is no record of Mihaylova crossing through Bulgarian-Macedonian border control points, despite her and her lawyer's claims that she entered using both her Macedonian and Bulgarian identification. Zlatanov noted that an investigation is ongoing but maintained that Bulgarian authorities have not committed any violations.
Mihaylova is currently a patient at Pirogov Hospital in Sofia, where she is undergoing specialized medical examinations to clarify her health condition.
North Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski has criticized Bulgaria, claiming the country is serving as a 'haven for convicted criminals,' and intends to raise the issue with NATO and the European Union. Conversely, Bulgarian Ambassador to North Macedonia Zhelyazko Radukov expressed surprise at the situation, suggesting that Mihaylova might have bypassed surveillance measures, and noted that the Bulgarian embassy had been providing legal and consular assistance to her.
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Anton Zlatanov · European Union · Hristijan Mickoski · Interpol · Iva Mihaylova · NATO · North Macedonia · Pirogov Hospital · Zhelyazko Radukov
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 5 SOURCES] Iva Mihaylova will remain a patient at Pirogov Hospital until the beginning of next week for additional specialized examinations. safenews.bg · petel.bg · ruse.news
- [● 5 SOURCES] North Macedonian authorities expect both Iva Mihaylova and her father to be handed over to justice as soon as possible. safenews.bg · petel.bg · ruse.news
- [● 6 SOURCES] Mickoski intends to raise the case of Iva Mihaylova during meetings with NATO and the European Union. safenews.bg · petel.bg · ruse.news · www.actualno.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] North Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski accused Bulgaria of becoming a 'haven for convicted criminals' regarding the Mihaylova case. safenews.bg · petel.bg · ruse.news · www.actualno.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] The North Macedonian Ministry of Internal Affairs has issued a nationwide and international search warrant for Iva Mihaylova. safenews.bg · petel.bg · ruse.news · www.actualno.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] A court in Kočani issued a warrant for Iva Mihaylova after she violated a ban on leaving the city and the country. safenews.bg · petel.bg · ruse.news · www.actualno.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Iva Mihaylova will remain a patient at Pirogov Hospital until the beginning of next week. safenews.bg · petel.bg · ruse.news
- [DISPUTED] Bulgarian border police reported no record of Iva Mihaylova crossing through Bulgarian-Macedonian border control points. www.actualno.com · bgvoice.com · burgasmedia.com · e-79.com · www.iskra.bg · +1 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] Interpol Skopje has issued a request for the international search, arrest, and extradition of Iva Mihaylova. bgvoice.com · burgasmedia.com · e-79.com · www.iskra.bg · viaranews.com · +6 more
- [DISPUTED] Iva Mihaylova and her lawyer claim they entered Bulgaria through an official border crossing using both her Macedonian and Bulgarian IDs. bgvoice.com · burgasmedia.com · e-79.com · mkinformer.com · www.pbnovini.com · +3 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Bulgarian border police found no record of Iva Mihaylova crossing through Bulgarian-Macedonian border control points. bgvoice.com · burgasmedia.com · e-79.com · www.pbnovini.com · mkinformer.com · +3 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Bulgarian Ambassador Zhelyazko Radukov expressed doubt that North Macedonian authorities were unaware of Mihaylova's departure, noting she was under police surveillance. libertas.mk · www.standartnews.com