Crime

Bulgarian Sentenced in London for Role in Murder of Radio Host

A Bulgarian man has been sentenced in London for his role in the murder of Turkish radio host Mehmet Koray Alpergin

Crime | September 10, 2024, Tuesday // 10:32 | Viewed: 3360

Man Assaults 62-Year-Old Woman in Sinemorets Over Money Demand

A 29-year-old man has been arrested for assaulting a 62-year-old woman in Sinemorets over a demand for money

Crime | September 9, 2024, Monday // 12:05 | Viewed: 2705

Shumen Police Probe Violent Death of Woman; Man in Custody

The district prosecutor's office in Shumen has initiated a pre-trial investigation into the murder of a young woman found with signs of violence

Crime | September 9, 2024, Monday // 10:57 | Viewed: 2876

Human Remains Found in Crete May Belong to Missing Bulgarian from 2012

Human remains have been discovered on the Greek island of Crete, believed to be those of a Bulgarian national who disappeared 12 years ago

Crime | September 5, 2024, Thursday // 16:12 | Viewed: 5243

Service Dog Shot and Killed in Bulgarian Village, Raising Concerns

In the Bulgarian village of Ravno Pole, a tragic incident occurred when a service dog, named Rojen, was shot in the yard of his home

Crime | September 5, 2024, Thursday // 13:05 | Viewed: 4653

Migrants Clash with Knives and Stones near the Mosque in Sofia

In the center of Sofia near the Banya Bashi Mosque, a violent altercation erupted among migrants

Crime | September 5, 2024, Thursday // 08:23 | Viewed: 4128

Mitko 'The Russian' and Son in Critical Condition After Sofia Shooting

Dimitar Stoyanov, commonly known as Mitko "The Russian," and his son were shot last night in a parking lot near the District Hospital

Crime | September 2, 2024, Monday // 08:01 | Viewed: 3968

Man Kills Wife with Hammer in Sofia's "Fakulteta" District

A man killed his wife with a hammer last night in Sofia's "Fakulteta" district

Crime | September 1, 2024, Sunday // 12:02 | Viewed: 2931

Bulgarian and Russian Mafia Infiltrate Northern Greece's Tourist Hotspots

Greek media have reported that Bulgarian and Russian mafia groups are active in the tourist regions of Northern Greece

Crime | August 23, 2024, Friday // 15:15 | Viewed: 6329

23-Year-Old Detained for Killing Elderly Woman Over 50 Euros in Bulgaria

A 23-year-old man has been detained for 72 hours following his arrest for the robbery and murder of an elderly woman in the village of Mokresh

Crime | August 22, 2024, Thursday // 15:34 | Viewed: 3905

Multinational Trafficking Ring Dismantled in Bulgaria; Eight Arrested

On August 19, a major police operation aimed at dismantling an international migrant trafficking ring operating along the so-called "Western Balkan route" was conducted in the Plovdiv region of Bulgaria

Crime | August 20, 2024, Tuesday // 17:23 | Viewed: 5671

Greece Released the Bulgarians Involved in Halkidiki Bar Incident

Greek authorities have released all the Bulgarians involved in the incident at a Halkidiki bar last week

Crime | August 20, 2024, Tuesday // 13:00 | Viewed: 3457

Businessman Killed in Istanbul Shooting; Suspects Flee to Bulgaria

On August 19, an Arab-Israeli businessman named Abdulkadir Anas was killed in Istanbul by unidentified attackers

Crime | August 20, 2024, Tuesday // 11:00 | Viewed: 5213

Violent Incident in Halkidiki: Four Remain in Custody, Bar Owner Released

The Bulgarian owner of a bar in Halkidiki, along with three others who were investigated in connection with a violent incident involving Bulgarians, has been released

Crime | August 19, 2024, Monday // 09:22 | Viewed: 4114

Halkidiki Bar Shooting: Suspect Still at Large Amid Ongoing Investigation

Greek authorities are still searching for the shooter involved in the Halkidiki beach bar incident

Crime | August 18, 2024, Sunday // 09:55 | Viewed: 5037

Violence Erupts in Halkidiki Bar: Five Bulgarians Arrested, Three Hospitalized

Five Bulgarians have been detained by Greek police following a violent incident at a night bar in Halkidiki

Crime | August 17, 2024, Saturday // 12:39 | Viewed: 6057

"The Wolf" Surrenders: Rumen Gaitanski Faces Investigation Over 150 Million Leva Loan Scandal

Rumen Gaitanski, known as "The Wolf," voluntarily surrendered this afternoon and has been detained for 72 hours

Crime | August 16, 2024, Friday // 17:02 | Viewed: 3833

Bulgaria: Rumen Gaitanski's Assets Targeted in Investigation Over Controversial Bank Loan

Rumen Gaitanski, known as "the Wolf" (Valka), is currently under investigation, with his property being searched

Crime | August 14, 2024, Wednesday // 09:20 | Viewed: 3687

Burgas Port Drug Bust: Largest Heroin Seizure in Regional History

Bulgarian Customs officials discovered nearly half a ton of heroin at the Port of Burgas

Crime | August 12, 2024, Monday // 15:15 | Viewed: 4531

Bulgaria's "Crypto Queen" Ruja Ignatova Charged in Absentia, Still on the Run

Ruja Ignatova, the notorious Bulgarian figure known as the "Crypto Queen," has been formally charged in absentia with leading an organized criminal group

Crime | August 12, 2024, Monday // 12:15 | Viewed: 2886

Bulgarian Crypto Queen's Fortune Blocked: London Court Acts Against Ruja Ignatova

The London High Court has imposed a global freeze on the assets of Ruja Ignatova, the so-called Bulgarian "Crypto Queen," following a request from over 400 victims of her OneCoin scheme.

Crime | August 10, 2024, Saturday // 07:40 | Viewed: 4744
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