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Police officers from across Bulgaria gathered in Sofia in a symbolic protest, expressing their concerns about what they describe as unprecedented political pressure on the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The officers emphasized that their gathering was not a protest in the traditional sense, but a demonstration of their commitment to their work. They expressed frustration with what they see as attempts to undermine the ministry's role through harsh criticism, which they believe has crossed the line into destructive territory.
The officers did not specifically call for the retention of Kalin Stoyanov as the Minister of the Interior, but they acknowledged that he has made significant positive contributions to the ministry during his tenure, more than any other minister in the past two decades.
In a related statement, the National Union of Firefighters and Rescuers "Ogneborets" voiced concerns about the "aggressive" political rhetoric aimed at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, which they believe is intended to cast doubt on the ministry's ability to carry out its legal duties. The union stressed that the Ministry of the Interior plays a crucial role in ensuring fair and transparent elections and rejected any attempts to use the institution for political gain.
The association "Angels on the Road" also expressed direct support for Minister Stoyanov, highlighting his efforts in combating road accidents.
Police officers, both uniformed and civilian, gathered at noon near the Bulgarian Parliament in support of Stoyanov, protesting against the perceived politicization of the Ministry of the Interior. Despite being legally prohibited from protesting, the officers made their presence known by turning on the sirens of their vehicles when Minister Stoyanov arrived.
Stoyanov, in turn, criticized certain politicians for using the ministry as a scapegoat to account for lost votes in recent elections. He questioned the basis for claims that 35,000 votes were bought in the last election, challenging those making the accusations to explain how they arrived at such figures.
A specialized police operation targeting vote buying has led to the arrest of three individuals in the town of Byala Slatina, authorities confirmed
Three of the four foreign nationals injured in the knife attacks in central Sofia have been discharged from hospital after receiving medical treatment, health institutions confirmed
Authorities in Sofia have seized a significant quantity of narcotics during a coordinated operation
Bulgarian authorities carried out a targeted operation in Burgas to combat election-related crimes, resulting in six people being detained. Three of the cases led to pre-trial proceedings, while the other three were documented in official files.
A protest demanding transparency and answers about the so-called "Petrohan-Okolchitsa" case took place in central Sofia yesterday, where citizens gathered in front of the Palace of Justice.
Musicians from the Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) have suspended all concert activities starting Friday, protesting what they describe as insufficient salaries.
The Central Election Commission (CEC) in Bulgaria has confirmed that a total of 6,575,151 citizens are eligible to vote in the upcoming elections on April 19
TikTok has removed 34 accounts linked to what it described as coordinated inauthentic activity connected to Bulgaria’s upcoming parliamentary elections
A mayor in northwestern Bulgaria is under scrutiny after allegedly distributing social benefits alongside a political party’s election materials
A new survey by the “Sova Harris” agency indicates that six political formations would enter the next Bulgarian National Assembly, based on data collected between April 2 and 6 among 800 respondents through standardized face-to-face interviews
Bulgaria is bracing for an increase in disinformation activity in the run-up to the parliamentary elections on April 19, with authorities warning of coordinated attempts to influence voters and destabilize public trust
The Prosecutorial College of the Supreme Judicial Council has declined to remove Borislav Sarafov from his position as Acting Prosecutor General, despite calls from the Justice Ministry to act following a recent Constitutional Court ruling
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