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Blast Hits Hypermarket in Bulgaria

A bomb exploded in one of the biggest shops in Bulgaria's second city of Plovdiv on Thursday, police announced.

Crime | April 26, 2007, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2397

Investigator Conceals Ex-Sofia Heating Utility Head's Case Witness

An investigator on the case of the jailed ex-Sofia heating utility head was removed from the case after it emerged she was permanently revealing secret information, helping one of the witnesses to evade his responsibility before the court. Tatyana Sharla

Crime | April 26, 2007, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1371

Two Bodies Discovered at Bulgaria's Seaside

The bodies of two people have been discovered Thursday morning in Bulgaria's seaside city of Varna. One of them, of a woman visibly in her forties, has been found in a children's playground in the Vladislav Varnenchik District.

Crime | April 26, 2007, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1791

Chain Crash Blocks Bulgaria's Major Road

A chain crash jammed Bulgaria's major road Sofia - Varna near the town of Shumen on Wednesday, local police reported. The accident did not take victims and there are no injured people.

Crime | April 25, 2007, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1795

Pimping Case against Bulgarian Celeb Postponed Yet Again

Bulgaria's regional court in the town of Sliven adjourned for May 20 the case for pimping against pop-folk singer of Roma origin Kondyo. The hearing was first postponed March 19th because Kondyo's lawyer, Mladen Donev called ill.

Crime | April 25, 2007, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2405

Bulgarian Company Handed Free Expired Icicles to Students

Several high-school students from Bulgaria's second city of Plovdiv fell ill after consuming expired icicles that they were handed for free. The children, all students in the local Lyuben Karavelov school received the gift from Andromeda Kate company an

Crime | April 25, 2007, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1474

4 Seaside Schools Closed over Bomb Threats in Bulgaria

A total of four schools in Bulgaria's seaside city of Varna have been closed on Wednesday after police received an anonymous bomb threat. A male voice called the emergency number shortly before one in the afternoon and said that there were bombs in four

Crime | April 25, 2007, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1842

Bulgaria's Customs Seize Heroin Hidden in Bread

Inspectors from Bulgaria's customs seized Tuesday almost one kilo of heroin in two breads, which were found in a bus. The breads, full of drugs, were placed in a black bag, left on a seat in the vehicle.

Crime | April 25, 2007, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2667

Info Leak Led to Bulgarian Mobster Mom's Murder

Prosecutors believe that the Tuesday murder of Jordanka Zapryanova came after leaked information regarding the case against Evelin Banev, dubbed Brendo, who was charged with financial frauds and illegal deals with real estate. Zapryanova was the mother

Crime | April 25, 2007, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3152

German Court Sentences Man for Trafficking Two Bulgarians

A German court sentenced a 45-year-old man to two years in prison, with a suspended sentence, for trafficking two Bulgarian sisters and forcing them to prostitute themselves, Darik News reported. The man, whose nationality is not specified, together with

Crime | April 25, 2007, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1480

"Ailing" Mobster Brother Stumbles Again Court Hearing in Bulgaria

Sofia city court delayed once again the hearing against the Marguins, the two notorious brothers, believed to be the most powerful underworld bosses in Bulgaria. The court postponed its session because one of the defendants - the elderly brother Krassimi

Crime | April 25, 2007, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1692

Crash Brings Morning Traffic Woes Again in Sofia

A heavy crash between a motorman and a car left two people injured and blocked the traffic near the Russian Embassy and the TV tower in Sofia. It was not immediately clear what caused the incident.

Crime | April 25, 2007, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1588

US Jails Rape-Accused Bulgarian for 16 Years

A Bulgarian gymnast, who has been charged with sexual abuse in the US, have accepted to spend 16 years in jail to avoid further trial.

Crime | April 25, 2007, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 4537

Brow-Raising Legislation Back in Bulgaria's Parliament

Bulgaria's parliament is scheduled to debate at second reading amendments to a controversial bill for prostitution offenses that have sparked a public outcry in the country.

Crime | April 25, 2007, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1921

Bulgaria Awaits New "Ailing" Gangster Bosses Hearing

Sofia city court will convene on Wednesday yet another hearing against the Marguins, the two notorious brothers, believed to be the most powerful underworld bosses in Bulgaria. Krassimir and Nikolay Marinov, dubbed the Marguins, and five suspected accomp

Crime | April 25, 2007, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1621

Taxi, Tram Crash in Sofia, Burst in Flames

A taxi and a tram have crashed in Sofia, Darik News reported. Both vehicles have caught fire and preliminary reports say that the taxi driver has been hurt.

Crime | April 24, 2007, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1855

Drunk Spanish Truck Driver Runs Over 2 Bulgarians, 1 Dies

A drunk driver of a truck run over two Bulgarian women, killing one of them in the Spanish city of Palma de Mallorca on Tuesday. The 26-year-old driver tried to turn down a street when the lorry's trailer hit the two Bulgarians, who were waiting at a ped

Crime | April 24, 2007, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1824

Bulgarian Mobster's Murdered Mother was Witness in Criminal Trial

The murdered mother of a Bulgarian alleged drug trafficker was a witness in the trial against one of her son's accomplices. Jordanka Zapryanova gave evidence on the case of Evelin Banev, dubbed Brendo, who was charged with financial frauds and illegal de

Crime | April 24, 2007, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2564

Drunk Bulgarian Drowns in Swimming Pool

A young Bulgarian was found dead at the bottom of a swimming pool in the village of Barziya on Tuesday, the local police reported. Before the accident the drowned 23-yer-old man drank some alcohol in the complex beside the pool.

Crime | April 24, 2007, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2141

Swedish Weapons Smugglers Seized in Bulgaria

Two Swedish nationals have been arrested at Bulgaria's border check-point Captain Andreevo while trying to smuggle 17 guns on Tuesday. The weapons were found in the smugglers' car when they were entering the country, coming from Turkey.

Crime | April 24, 2007, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1553

Bomb Threat Closes Bulgaria's Court of Justice Building

Bulgaria's Court of Justice building was closed on Monday as an anonymous individual called to inform there is a bomb planted somewhere in side the premises.

Crime | April 24, 2007, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1638
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