Crime

3 Romanians Killed in Heavy Crash in Bulgaria

A heavy crash near the town of Byala, Northern Bulgaria, claimed the lives of three Romanians, police announced.

Crime | September 1, 2007, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 4342

Drink Driving Triggers Chain Crash in Bulgaria's Shumen

A drunk driver triggered a chain crash in the town of Shumen, North-eastern Bulgaria, in which miraculously no one was injured.

Crime | September 1, 2007, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 4918

2 Indicted for Roma Revolt in Bulgaria's Capital Released on Bail

Sofia City Court released on BGN 1,000 bail on Friday the two Roma formally charged with inciting the revolt in Krasna Polyana district two weeks ago.

Crime | August 31, 2007, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1846

Bulgarian Police Seize 32 Kilos of Heroin at Border Check Point

Bulgaria's border police seized on Friday a total of 32,5 kilograms of heroin at the Malko Tarnovo check point on the border with Turkey, in southeastern Bulgaria. The drugs were found during a regular border check performed on a Volkswagen Passat car a

Crime | August 31, 2007, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2751

Elderly Woman Shot at in Downtown Sofia

An elderly woman has been shot in the leg in what is believed to be a domestic violence incident that unfolded in a house in the centre of Sofia.

Crime | August 31, 2007, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1655

One Dead in Overnight Crashes in Bulgaria

One person died as 17 car crashes were reported overnight in Bulgaria, according to the data of the country's Interior Ministry. A total 18 people were injured, including one whose condition is critical.

Crime | August 31, 2007, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 957

Bulgarian Jailed for 11 Months for Stitching up Girlfriend's Genitals

A Bulgarian court sent for eleven months behind the bars a man who stitched up the genitals of his girlfriend out of jealousy.

Crime | August 30, 2007, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1981

Bulgarian Bodybuilder Charged with Hooliganism Enters Court

Famous Bulgarian bodybuilder Dimitar Hodzhev, who was charged with hooliganism after a car crash, will enter court on Friday.

Crime | August 30, 2007, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1816

Bulgarian Court Leaves Roma Boy Killers behind Bars

Sofia Court of Appeal decided Thursday to leave in custody the two men detained over causing the death of the 17-year-old Roma boy Asparuh, who was beaten to death last week in Bulgaria's town of Samokov. The judges decided the evidence is strong enough

Crime | August 30, 2007, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 4726

Bulgarians, Roma Fight in Yet Another Clash in Village Caf?©

Two Bulgarian brothers and several Roma have been injured after a fight in a caf?© in the village of Beglezh late on Tuesday, local police reported. The two groups had a verbal conflict that quickly grew to a violent clash.

Crime | August 30, 2007, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1814

Picks Stuck into Luxurious Car in Bulgarian Seaside City

Several picks were stuck Wednesday night into the front bonnet of a luxurious car, owned by a 27-year-old man from Bulgaria's seaside city of Varna.

Crime | August 30, 2007, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1953

23 Injured in 23 Car Crashes Overnight in Bulgaria

A total of 23 people have been injured as 23 car accidents were reported overnight in Bulgaria, according to the data of the country's Interior Ministry. The hits have miraculously claimed no victims but the life of one of the hurt is still in danger.

Crime | August 30, 2007, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1342

Bulgarian Court Tries Roma Boy Beaten to Death Case

Sofia Court of Appeal is to try Thursday the case against the two major men detained over causing the death of the 17-year-old Roma boy Asparuh, who was beaten to death last week in Bulgaria's town of Samokov. The defendants have been arrested and two ot

Crime | August 30, 2007, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1056

Police Stop Mass Fight between Roma Clans in Bulgaria

The police in the Bulgarian town of Dimitrovgrad detained Wednesday seven individuals after a mass drunken brawl between two Roma clans the night before.

Crime | August 29, 2007, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1868

Masked Attackers Beat up Bulgaria's Levski Youth Team Coach

More than 20 masked man attacked and beat up the coach of Levski's youth football team Viktorio Pavlov before a training session on Wednesday.

Crime | August 29, 2007, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2138

Dutch Beats up Three Roma in Bulgaria

A drunk Dutch citizen has beaten up and stabbed three Roma individuals on Tuesday night in the Bulgarian city of Stara Zagora, the Bulgarian National Radio reported.

Crime | August 29, 2007, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2004

One Dead in Overnight Crashes in Bulgaria

One person died as 22 car crashes were reported overnight in Bulgaria, according to the data of the country's Interior Ministry. A total 26 people were injured, including one whose condition is critical.

Crime | August 29, 2007, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1037

Brick Wall Collapses in Bulgaria's Varna, 1 Killed

A man died on spot and another was seriously injured after a brick wall collapsed over them in Bulgaria's seaside city of Varna on Tuesday. The dead body of the victim has not been found yet as it was buried under the remains of the damaged building.

Crime | August 28, 2007, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1442

Lawsuit against Former Head of Sofia Heating Utility Misfires

Sofia district court waived on Tuesday the bill of indictment against the former head of Sofia heating utility Toplofikatsiya, who stands trial for currency frauds. The court ruled that the bill is transferred back to the prosecutor's office, citing proc

Crime | August 28, 2007, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1629

Bulgarian Stabs Himself 30 Times, Survives

A 35-year-old man is in critical condition after he stabbed himself with a kitchen knife more than 30 times in his home in Bulgaria's town of Tryavna late on Monday. The tragedy occurred after the man quarrelled with his mother, who was a member of a sec

Crime | August 28, 2007, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1556

Sofia Court Sits on 1st Lawsuit against Ex-Heating Utility Head

Sofia City Court in scheduled on Tuesday to sit on the fisrt officially launched lawsuit against the former Sofia heating utility Toplofikatsia's head Valentin Dimitrov.

Crime | August 28, 2007, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2399
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