Ralitsa Dimitrova is the press attachй of the Bulgarian Embassy in Spain.

She spoke to Novinite.com Editor Petya Bondokova


Q: Have Spanish authorities confirmed the death of the Bulgarian woman in yesterday's attacks?

A: No, we still don't have an official verification, but hospital officials confirmed the death of Bulgarian T.D.P. We visited four hospitals - La Paz, Ramon y Cajal, 12 de Octubre and Gregorio Maranon.

Q: Are those the only medical centers where they took the injured?

A: These are large hospitals. Mainly, the people who got hurt were taken there.

Q: Does that mean that no Bulgarian casualties could be found in some other hospital?

A: I cannot say that.

Q: In which one of the explosions died the Bulgarian?

A: We are only interested in people's condition now. All the information we have about the casualties comes from hospital workers.

Q: Does her family know about the tragedy?

A: Yes, they have been informed.

Q: Did you receive many calls from Bulgarians living in Madrid?

A: Yes, people have called trying to get some information about their loved ones.

Q: From now one, what are the necessary steps for the Bulgarian diplomats in Spain?

A: We will stay in touch with our compatriots via the special phone lines established right after the attacks. We also stay in constant contact with the Interior Ministry, the Red Cross, the Bulgarian communities and hospitals.

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