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Ivan Demerzhiev
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Bulgarian police detention of activist Gergana Petrova
4 clusters · 21 sources · last updated
Latest: Gergana Petrova threatens legal action against Bulgarian Interior Minister
The detention of activist and journalist Gergana Petrova during President Rumen Radev’s visit to Strumyani has triggered a political and legal controversy in Bulgaria regarding police conduct and journalist rights. Auth
Bulgaria interior ministry reforms and leadership changes
3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated
Latest: Bulgarian Interior Minister dismisses Blagoevgrad police chief
In late July 2026, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev ordered the shutdown of a special unit within the Ministry of Interior, labeling it a “parasitic” structure that cost €3.7 million and employed 46 staff across six mi
Bulgarian businessman murder/arson probe – manhunt issued
6 clusters · 16 sources · last updated
Latest: Bulgaria issues manhunt for suspect in millionaire's murder
The investigation into the July 2026 killing of 56-year-old entrepreneur Vladimir Yanakov (also known as Vlado Zagato) in Bankya continues. Police determined he was burned alive after a pre-meditated arson attack, with f
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Raif Mustafa appointed as advisor to Bulgarian Interior Minister
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