Crime

Bulgaria Clears Alleged Torturers in Ex-PM Murder Case

A Bulgarian military court has acquitted three policemen, charged with torturing into confessions a defendant in the trial over the murder of former Prime Minister Andrey Lukanov. The legal proceedings against Iliya Antonov, Stefan Gurov and Kiril Penkov

Crime | August 7, 2007, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2149

Mother of Crash Killed Man: I Wish Maxim Staviiski Suffered as Much as I Do

The mother of the 24-year-old man, who was killed in a drunk driving crash caused by the world ice dancing champion Maxim Staviiski, said she will seek no compensation, only a confession of a crime committed.

Crime | August 7, 2007, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 6132

No Wedding Bells for Man Killed in Crash with Bulgaria Top Skater Staviiski

The young man, who was killed Sunday in a deadly crash between his car and Bulgaria's world ice dance champion Maxim Staviiski's Hummer, was to get married to his girlfriend. The victim, 24-year-old Petar Petrov was getting ready to marry his long-term g

Crime | August 7, 2007, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 4469

Bulgaria's World Champ Maxim Staviiski: My Life is Turned Upside Down Forever

Bulgaria's world ice dancing champion Maxim Staviiski, who triggered on Sunday a drunk driving crash that killed one, said all he wanted was a fair trial.

Crime | August 7, 2007, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 16183

Girl Still in Coma after Crash with Bulgaria's Top Skater Staviiski

The 18-year-old girl, who was heavily wounded in the car accident caused by the Bulgarian ice dancing world champion Maxim Staviiski will be transported to the Sofia Military medical Academy later on Tuesday.

Crime | August 7, 2007, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2938

Bulgaria's World Skating Champ Still Not Arrested for Causing Deadly Crash

Bulgaria's world ice dancing champion Maxim Staviiski is still not arrested after the Sunday deadly crash he caused while driving under the influence of alcohol.

Crime | August 7, 2007, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 15351

Lightning Hits 3 Boys in Bulgaria

Three boys have been hit by a lightning in Bulgaria's seaside of Varna on Monday evening. One of the children at the age of 17 was given medical help on the spot and then transported to the nearby hospital.

Crime | August 7, 2007, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1753

1 Dead in 22 Road Accidents Overnight in Bulgaria

A total of 22 car accidents occurred Monday night across Bulgaria, killing one man. Another 29 passengers were injured and the lives of three of them are still in danger.

Crime | August 7, 2007, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1712

Traffic Police Stop Bulgaria's Top Skater Minutes before Deadly Car Hit

Traffic policemen had warned Bulgaria's world ice dancing champion Maxim Staviiski over his reckless driving minutes before he caused a severe car crash killing one man on Sunday, Darik News reported. The car accident occurred on the road connecting the

Crime | August 7, 2007, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 4107

Bulgaria's World Champ Staviiski 0.6 over Alcohol Limit in Deadly Crash

Bulgaria's world ice dancing champion Maxim Staviiski was 0.6 permilles over the alcohol limit following a road crash that left one person dead and another seriously hurt, prosecutors said.

Crime | August 6, 2007, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 4377

2 Killed, 9 Injured in Hellish Chain Crash on Sofia-Varna Highway

Two people were killed and another nine were injured in a heavy car crash on the Sofia-Varna highway. The wet and slippery road has been blamed for the deadly accident that occurred Sunday afternoon near the town of Antonovo.

Crime | August 6, 2007, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2489

Albena Denkova: I Am Shocked by the Horrible Accident

Albena Denkova, the partner of the world ice-dancing champion Maxim Staviiski, who caused a drunk-driving crash, said both are shocked by the accident that killed one man late on Sunday, BTA reported. "Me and Maxim are extremely shaken and worried about

Crime | August 6, 2007, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 22612

Bulgarian ex-San Da Champion Charged with Murder Remains in Custody

Former Bulgarian San Da champion Ivan Binev, who was arrested Saturday for the murder of a man from the town of Stara Zagora, remains in custody, the Shumen Court ruled on Monday.

Crime | August 6, 2007, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1644

Son Dismembers Father in Bulgaria, Arrested Half Year Later

A 22-year-old Bulgarian has been arrested Monday about half a year after he killed and dismembered his father. The tragedy took place in the victim's flat in the Danube town of Russe at the end of 2006.

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Bulgaria's Top Skater Staviiski's Blood Alcohol Test Ready within Week

The blood alcohol test of Bulgaria's world ice dancing champion Maxim Staviiski, who triggered a drunk-driving crash that killed one, will be ready within a week, the spokesperson of the Interior Ministry said.

Crime | August 6, 2007, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1849

Witness: Staviiski Very Disturbed, Not Visibly Drunk

Bulgaria's world ice dancing champion Maxim Staviiski, who triggered a drunk-driving crash that killed one, was very disturbed and actively helped pull out the bodies of the passengers from the other cars, a witness said.

Crime | August 6, 2007, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 6564

Elderly Woman Injured after Arson in Bulgaria

A 57-year-old woman suffered heavy burns after she tried to extinguish the flames that enveloped the front door of her flat in Bulgaria's second largest city of Plovdiv on Monday. The woman was hospitalised with injuries on her face and arms.

Crime | August 6, 2007, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1455

Security Guard Stabbed to Death near Municipality Building in Bulgarian Village

A 46-year-old security guard has been stabbed to death near the municipality building in Bulgaria's village of Mladovo in the early hours of Monday. The official went to check the building over a signal of a breach when he noticed an unknown man and call

Crime | August 6, 2007, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1351

5 Killed in 24 Crashes Overnight in Bulgaria

A total of 24 car accidents occurred Sunday night across Bulgaria, killing five people. Dozens of passengers were injured and the lives of two of them are still in danger.

Crime | August 6, 2007, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1413

6 Kilos of Heroin Seized at Bulgarian Border Check Point

Bulgaria's border police seized Monday more than 6 kilograms of heroin at the Lesovo border check point. The amount of heroin is estimated at more than BGN 500,000.

Crime | August 6, 2007, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 13947

Bulgaria's World Skating Champ Staviiski Kills 1 in Drunk-Driving Crash

Bulgaria's world ice skating champion Maxim Staviiski, who survived a car crash on Sunday night, has actually caused it by drunk driving.

Crime | August 6, 2007, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 18774
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