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He refused a reward from its owner "because it was Christmas," police in Krefeld wrote.
A 63-year-old man in Germany forgot a backpack full of gifts and 16,000 euros in cash, according to AFP and BGNES.
His compatriot alerted police after he came across the valuable bag near the centre of the western town of Krefeld shortly before midnight on Christmas Eve. Employees were able to quickly identify the owner and return his backpack.
The man who found the bag refused a reward from its owner "because it was Christmas," police wrote Facebook. "There really are people who do good things on Christmas," they added.
In Germany, anyone who returns an item found is entitled to a fee reward from its owner, depending on the value of the item. In this case, the man would be with 490 euros richer if he had accepted the prize.
Fourteen people have been formally charged for their role in the violence that broke out during the December 1 protest in central Sofia
The Sofia Directorate of the Interior (SDVR) confirmed that 71 individuals were detained following the protests in front of the National Assembly on the evening of November 27, 2025
Shortly after 10 p.m., tensions on Dondukov Boulevard in Sofia rose sharply, marking the escalation many had anticipated
Checkpoints are being set up across central Sofia ahead of the evening protest, with the Sofia Directorate of the Interior preparing for a large turnout and the possibility of provocations
Early Thursday morning, two fatal accidents occurred on Sofia’s Metropolitan Ring Road, resulting in the deaths of a pedestrian and a police officer
The Ministry of Interior in Bulgaria has announced plans to purchase 405 4x4 SUVs and 285 motorcycles to equip its Sofia and regional directorates
Long lines of trucks have formed along the Maritsa highway near Svilengrad, caused by heavy year-end traffic and ongoing protests by Greek farmers.
Living comfortably on a modest budget of 1,000 euros per month is entirely feasible in certain countries, according to a recent report by International Living magazine
Recreational fishing fees in Bulgaria will rise substantially from 2026, with the annual permit increasing to 50 leva, or about 25.50 euros, instead of the current 25 leva
Sofia is set to welcome the annual Christmas Book Fair and the 13th International Literary Festival from December 9 to 14, 2025
Around 190,000 students are currently enrolled in Bulgaria’s 51 higher education institutions, 38 of which are public universities and the rest private.
During the night, the weather will remain cloudy, with light rain expected in some areas of Northern and Eastern Bulgaria.
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