Send to Kindle
Bulgaria's PM Borisov (right) and Defense Minister Mladenov (next to him) express their indignation over the deals made by the previous Defense Minister's team. Photo by BGNES
At least three deals made by the Ministry of Defense have been sent to be investigated by the Prosecutor's office, Bulgaria PM Boyko Borisov stated Friday.
Borisov was informed of the details of the cases by Defense Minister, Nikolay Mladenov, whose Ministry has completed a full investigation into deals made by the previous three-way coalition government.
"The prosecutors are going to have plenty of work at the Ministry of Defense alone," Borisov said as he showed to the media two absurd-looking pink BMWs purchased by the team of the former Minister, Nikolay Tsonev, for the Ministry's needs. The two cars are listed with the Ministry register as "gray" and "black", whereas they are some sort of a rose pink color.
"I am outraged because the army is the foundation of the state. The military officers have been turned into clowns by several ministers," the Prime Minister declared.
According to Mladenov the country had lost over BGN 100 M from the deals and orders made by the previous Defense team led by Nikolay Tsonev. Borisov criticized the "hugely expensive" renovation of the Ministry building.
The announcement came after it was announced earlier Friday that the Military Prosecutor's office in Sofia has completed pre-trial proceedings against the Director of Bulgaria's Military Police, Brigadier General Ivan Mechkov, over the misuse of power.
We need your support so Novinite.com can keep delivering news and information about Bulgaria! Thank you!
In a bid to bolster enforcement of European Union (EU) sanctions against third countries, the European Parliament has approved stringent measures, making the circumvention and violation of these sanctions a criminal offense punishable by a minimum prison
Boyko Borisov chose to cast his vote with a paper ballot in Bankya today.
Starting in the fall, drivers will receive email and text messages about violations on the road
651 violations, 254 of which are unfair trade practices, have been found by the Commission on Protection of Competition (CPC) during 755 inspections in commercial food chains
The authorities will temporarily close Maritsa 3 TPP due to a series of violations of environmental norms. The last excesses of the permitted levels of sulfur dioxide were registered days ago
Former Prime Minister Boyko Borissov announced that he had been summoned for questioning by caretaker Interior Minister Boyko Rashkov over alleged threats made to a Bulgarian businessman.
Tensions in the Black Sea region have escalated, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as NATO announces plans to bolster its military presence, with a new base set to be established in Bulgaria
In a significant move towards bolstering security in the Black Sea region, the Turkish Parliament has ratified a memorandum paving the way for the establishment of a Mine Countermeasures Naval Group
Amidst escalating tensions in the Black Sea region, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivered a message of solidarity to allies, emphasizing the unwavering support of the United States
Following Iran's drone attack on Israel, Bulgaria's government has reassured its citizens that there is currently no immediate threat to national security
Amidst discussions in the Bulgarian parliament, Acting Minister of Defense Atanas Zapryanov has announced plans for a significant boost in military spending, aiming for it to reach 2.5% of the country's gross domestic product (GDP)
Amid growing concerns over security in the wake of the conflict in Ukraine, Bulgaria's Acting Minister of Defense, Atanas Zapryanov, has addressed the issue of conscription, stating that while it is being discussed, no political decision has been reached
UN Happiness Report: Bulgaria's Astonishing Leap in Rankings
Bulgaria: 3 Regions With Lowest Life Expectancy - EU Report 2022
