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The office of the acting chief prosecutor, Borislav Sarafov, has initiated a comprehensive investigation into the Bulgarian Football Union's management. This probe, launched by the Sofia City Prosecutor's Office, aims to scrutinize the actions of the federation's president and senior officials.
The move follows numerous media reports alleging a range of violations and potential criminal activities, including the misappropriation of public funds and involvement in illicit activities such as the "black lottery." The focal point of this investigation includes Borislav Mihailov, the president of the football federation.
The Sofia City Prosecutor's Office has been tasked with uncovering details and context surrounding the federation's operations over recent years. The inspection will entail soliciting information from various government bodies, including the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the National Revenue Agency.
This step signals a concerted effort by the legal authorities to delve into the inner workings of the Bulgarian Football Union, shedding light on alleged irregularities and potential misconduct within the organization.
Susan Falatko, a career diplomat, has officially arrived in Sofia on February 18 to take up her role as the Chargé d'affaires ad interim at the U.S. Embassy in Bulgaria
Nikolai Denkov, former PM and current co-chair of the WCC-DB parliamentary group, stated that the topic of sending Bulgarian soldiers to Ukraine has never been discussed at any level
GERB leader Boyko Borissov reaffirmed that Bulgarian soldiers will not be sent to Ukraine under any circumstances
President Rumen Radev has firmly stated his opposition to Bulgaria sending troops to Ukraine
The management program of Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov's government spans 100 pages and is expected to receive approval today from the coalition partners
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev stated that there is now political will at the highest level to address the conflict in Ukraine through diplomatic means
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