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Denitsa, 26, and Petrina, 24, Buried in Sofia Building Collapse

The two young women, who were killed after a building collapsed in Sofia city center, have been identified as Denitsa Chenisheva and Petrina Hristova.

Crime | September 20, 2006, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2156

Ground Floor Repairs Blamed for Burying Two in Sofia

The cause for the collapse of a whole building in downtown Sofia, which killed two young women, was illegally and incorrectly conducted repair works of the ground floor, the capital chief architect said.

Crime | September 20, 2006, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1184

Killer Building Site in Sofia "Illegal"

The site at Alabin Street in Sofia, where a building collapse killed two young women on Tuesday, has no permits for construction works, a deputy mayor of the capital told Darik News.

Crime | September 20, 2006, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1052

Illegal Repair Works Caused Sofia Building Collapse

The cause for the collapse of a whole building in downtown Sofia, which killed two young women, was illegally and incorrectly conducted repair works. Talking to journalists at the scene of the accident, Chief Commissioner Nikolay Nikolov, head of the Fir

Crime | September 19, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1508

Warning on Another Possible Collapse of Sofia Edifice

A building rising next to the collapsed edifice in downtown Sofia is threatening to fall down as well. Firefighters are continuing to clean up the site hours after an old building, dating back to World War II, grounded onto the street smashing a car with

Crime | September 19, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1085

Two Killed in Sofia Building Collapse

A building located in the very heart of Sofia city has collapsed killing two people. Two young women died after parts of the building hit their car while passing by and firefighters had to cut the smashed vehicle to pull the bodies out.

Crime | September 19, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3192

PM, Ministers Arrive at Scene of Sofia Collapsed Edifice

Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev arrived at the scene of collapsed building in the centre of Sofia half an hour after the accident was reported. The scene was visited also by cabinet ministers Emel Etem, in charge of disasters management, and Radoslav Gay

Crime | September 19, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1086

Building Collapses in Downtown Sofia, 2 Killed

A building located in the very heart of Sofia city has collapsed killing at least two people, Darik News reported.

Crime | September 19, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 961

Son of Bulgarian Mobster Released on Bail

Sofia City Court released on BGN 1000 of bail the son of a boss of the now defunct strong-arm group SIC on Tuesday, Darik News reported. The detainee Georgi Slavov was arrested after a fight in front of Sofia's popular Sin City disco when he exchanged fi

Crime | September 19, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1112

At Least 2 Killed in Milan Edifice Collapse

At least two people were killed when a building collapsed in Milan, BBC reported.

Crime | September 18, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 948

False Bomb Threat Seals off Sofia Airport

Sofia Airport was sealed off over a bomb threat, Bulgarian National Television informed.

Crime | September 18, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1069

Italy-Killed Bulgarian on Crime Records

The teenage Bulgarian who was killed and another four were heavily injured in a shootout at a villa in the Italian town of Mondragone, had a criminal record with Bulgarian police. Stoyan Alexandrov, 18, was shot dead in a region well known for the strong

Crime | September 18, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1225

Bulgarian Derailed Train Incur BGN 100,000 Damages

Damages from the cargo train that derailed last month at Kazichene station are estimated at BGN 100,000. The main director of "Railway Inspections", Anton Burov said direct damages on the wagons, the railway section and the safety appliances are estimate

Crime | September 18, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1038

Murder Target Denies Knowing Bulgarian Mob Brothers

A businessman who allegedly was a target of assassination plot masterminded by gangland brothers Marinov, dubbed The Marguin, denied knowing any of them. Nikola Damyanov testified in court Monday under a trial against the notorious brothers who are also

Crime | September 18, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1743

Bulgaria Identifies Italy Shootout Victim as Teenager

The Bulgarian, who was killed in a shootout at a villa in the Italian town of Mondragone, is an 18-year-old teenager, the country's diplomats in Rome said. Stoyan Alexandrov was shot dead in a region well known for the strong positions of the Camorra Maf

Crime | September 18, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1092

1 Policeman Injured after Football Derby in Bulgaria

One policeman has been injured after clashing with football fans after Bulgaria's derby between archenemies CSKA and Levski on Sunday, Darik News reported.

Crime | September 18, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1074

Bulgarian Gangland Brothers in Court Again

Sofia City Court will hold Monday the fourth hearing of the case of the notorious Marinov brothers, Krassimir and Nikolay, who have been charged with masterminding three murders. The Marinov brothers, dubbed the Marguins, and several suspected accomplice

Crime | September 18, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 951

1 Bulgarian Killed, 4 Injured in Shootout in Italy

One Bulgarian was killed and another four heavily injured in a shootout at a villa in the Italian town of Mondragone, the foreign ministry announced, confirming earlier reports.

Crime | September 18, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1253

Mass Melees Usher Football Derby in Bulgaria

Football fans and police officers have engaged in mass fights in Sofia minutes ahead of Bulgaria's derby between archenemies CSKA and Levski. Many have been injured in the fights, and more than 30 have been arrested.

Crime | September 17, 2006, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1106

Prank Bomb Threat Closes Seaside Airport in Bulgaria

An anonymous bomb threat had police seal off Varna airport at the north of Bulgaria's seaside, but the call turned out to be a prank.

Crime | September 17, 2006, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 956

Father and Son Arrested for Murder in Bulgaria

A father and his 16-year-old son have been arrested Sunday for beating to death a man from the village of Gradina near Bulgaria's second city of Plovdiv. The two were acting in self-defence, police believe, as the deceased provoked the incident when he a

Crime | September 17, 2006, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1036
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