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VMRO-DPMNE questions political links in Iva Mihailova medical case
The political party VMRO-DPMNE has raised serious allegations regarding the medical treatment of Iva Mihailova, a suspect in a serious traffic incident. The party is questioning whether political figures Venko Filipce and Zoran Zaev engaged in negotiations or agreements with Bulgarian authorities and President Rumen Radev to facilitate Mihailova’s medical care in Bulgaria.
Central to the controversy is a medical report issued on March 19, 2026, by Dr. Ivan Barbov, who is described as an associate of Filipce and Zaev. VMRO-DPMNE is demanding transparency regarding the professional basis for the recommendation that treatment continue in Bulgaria. They have raised questions about whether the patient was properly referred to a medical board or specialists like neurosurgeons and traumatologists.
The opposition party is calling for an investigation into potential political pressure, mediation, or promises that may have influenced the decision to move the patient’s treatment abroad, asserting that medical conditions should not be used as tools for political manipulation.
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Iva Mihailova · Ivan Barbov · Rumen Radev · VMRO-DPMNE · Venko Filipče · Zoran Zaev
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- [● 2 SOURCES] VMRO-DPMNE questions if Venko Filipce and Zoran Zaev had communications or agreements with persons close to Rumen Radev. zoom.mk · vecer.mk
- [● 2 SOURCES] Iva Mihailova is a suspect in a criminal case involving serious offenses against the safety of people and property in traffic. zoom.mk · vecer.mk
- [● 2 SOURCES] A medical report was prepared on March 19, 2026, by Dr. Ivan Barbov suggesting treatment continue in Bulgaria. zoom.mk · vecer.mk