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"The official version that the rulers are trying to make people believe in is downright insolent. Mihov's death has no analogue in the transition of Bulgaria. A very important witness of high-level corruption has been done away with."
Yane Yanev, leader of the Bulgarian conservative "Order, Law and Justice" (RZS) party and one of the archenemies of Prime Minister Boyko Borisov, comments after the president of the Bulgarian Basketball Federation and Ledenika brewery boss Mihail Mihov, also known as Misho The Beer, was found dead in a Pravets hotel room.
Speculations that the Bulgarian controversial businessman, believed to be close to those in power, has been killed, emerged shortly after the news of his deadly heart attack broke.
“Bulgaria’s economy is developing well despite the political crisis, and the country is already benefiting from the introduction of the euro.
“I am not and will not be a traitor to the party that I created.
"I sent the ministers to him, but they can't stand next to a person who has already become a party leader.
"The only path to peace is clear: Ukraine's sovereignty must be respected and its territorial integrity fully restored.
"I’ve always had a very good relationship with Vladimir Putin of Russia, but something has happened to him.
Regarding Bulgaria's eurozone accession: "We do not meet the criteria for the Eurozone, the protest will continue.
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