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The mayor of Omurtag, Eshref Eshrefov, was arrested during a police operation at the municipal administration, reported Nova TV.
Details surrounding Eshrefov's detention remain undisclosed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, citing his emotional breakdown and subsequent heart attack.
Hospitalized and under guard, Eshrefov's condition is critical as authorities await the expiration of his 24-hour sentence to reveal the charges.
The arrest follows a State Agency "National Security" investigation into Eshrefov's alleged conflict of interest regarding public contracts and his father's involvement.
With less than two weeks until a pivotal election, the American public is eager for clear policy solutions from both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris aimed at rebuilding the economy and enhancing national security
In the United States, Bulgaria is viewed as a risky investment destination due to its connections with Russian oligarchs and China, along with concerns over transparency that could lead American investors into costly mistakes
Yesterday, authorities from the Anti-Corruption Commission, along with prosecutors and police, conducted operations at properties and offices linked to businessman Rumen Gaitanski, known as "The Wolf"
Rumen Gaitanski, known as "the Wolf" (Valka), is currently under investigation, with his property being searched
The European Commission's report on the rule of law in Bulgaria for the past year highlights a lack of progress in securing effective investigations and a sufficient number of final convictions
GERB's Rosen Zhelyazkov announced that while his party will support anti-corruption policies, they will not endorse a second term for the current administration
President Rumen Radev will begin consultations with parliamentary groups in the 51st National Assembly on December 10, according to the press office of the President.
The new Speaker of the National Assembly, Natalia Kiselova, has scheduled an extraordinary parliamentary session for December 10 at 1:00 p.m.
After ten failed attempts to elect a speaker, Bulgaria's parliament finally reached a decision, appointing Assoc. Prof. Natalia Kiselova from the "BSP - United Left"
Boyko Borissov, leader of GERB, has signaled a potential shift in strategy following unexpected developments in the ongoing attempts to form a government and elect a Speaker of the National Assembly
For the tenth consecutive time, the National Assembly failed to elect a Speaker
Bulgaria's Ministry of Defense has confirmed that the government has approved the provision of additional military assistance to Ukraine, as part of its ongoing support
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