Tragedy Near Vidin: 5-Year-Old Girl Dies in Collision with Truck
A tragic accident claimed the life of a 5-year-old girl near Vidin, according to the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in the Danube city.
Bulgaria's Anti-Mafia Police Prevent Online Baby Sale
Crime | August 15, 2012, Wednesday // 14:52
- Tweet
Send to Kindle
GDBOP busted a young Bulgarian couple for listing their newborn baby girl for sale on the internet. File photo
Bulgaria's Main Directorate for the Fight against Organized Crime, GDBOP have prevented the sale of a newborn online.
The GDBOP probe has been launched after the administrators of the hugely-popular internet forum BG-Mamma alerted the GDBOP Cyber Crime Unit about a shocking posting of a user, who offered for sale a 3-day-old girl.
In the ad, the parents have written that they had no way of taking care of the baby, but because they did not want for their girl to grow up in orphanages, they offered her for "adoption." They also left a phone number for interested "customers."
GDBOP officers have established the identity of the father, 31, and the mother, 25, who live in the capital Sofia. During the interrogation, they have explained that they have been strapped for cash. Both have been unemployed and the grand parents had refused any help.
The baby is now in a social assistance home for children without parents. The case has been referred to the Sofia District Prosecutors Office.
Related Articles:
Newborn Found Dead in Plastic Bag Near Playground in Sofia
A tragic discovery was made in Sofia after the body of a newborn baby, placed inside a plastic bag, was found close to a playground in the Druzhba-1 residential area, the Sofia Police Directorate confirmed.
Internet Access Nears EU Average in Bulgaria, but Usage Patterns and AI Adoption Trail Behind
Internet use has expanded dramatically over the past three decades, evolving from a niche technology into an essential part of everyday life. From fewer than 1% of users globally in 1995, today nearly two-thirds of the world’s population is online.
Society | January 31, 2026, Saturday // 09:10
Lukoil Agrees to Sell Foreign Assets to U.S. Firm Carlyle Group in Twenty-Two Billion Dollar Deal
Russia’s oil giant Lukoil, which is under U.
UN Association of Bulgaria Welcomes Students from Slovenia and North Macedonia for a Simulation of the European Parliament
One of the oldest local non-governmental organizations, the UN Association of Bulgaria (UNAB), is organizing a simulation model of the European Parliament in Sofia.
About 1,000 More Boys Born Than Girls Each Year in Bulgaria
Health Minister Silvi Kirilov marked Maternity Care Day, observed on January 21 according to the old calendar, by extending congratulations to obstetricians, gynecologists, neonatologists, midwives and all healthcare professionals involved in maternal and
Bulgaria: Over €1.4 Million in Cocaine and Gold Seized at Kapitan Andreevo Checkpoint
Customs officers at the “Kapitan Andreevo” checkpoint intercepted a truck carrying cocaine and gold bars valued at a combined total of 1,431,906.60 euros during a thorough inspection on February 22, 2026.
Crime | February 26, 2026, Thursday // 15:03
Court Rules Varna Mayor Kotsev’s Police Arrest Unlawful, Questions Procedural Failures
The Sofia District Court has ruled that the initial 24-hour police detention of Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev was unlawful. The decision came after an appeal filed by his attorney, Ina Lyulcheva
Crime | February 25, 2026, Wednesday // 17:16
The Petrohan Case: Bulgaria Requests International Assistance in Investigation of Six Deaths
The Sofia District Prosecutor’s Office has sought international cooperation in the investigation into the deaths linked to the “Petrohan–Okolchitsa” case.
Crime | February 24, 2026, Tuesday // 16:27
Four Bulgarians Arrested in Greece Over Kidnapping and Exploitation of Fellow Citizens
Greek authorities have detained four Bulgarian nationals near the town of Farsala in southern Thessaly on charges of kidnapping, human trafficking, and the exploitation of their fellow citizens
Crime | February 24, 2026, Tuesday // 13:23
Bulgaria: Syrian National Sentenced to Four Years for Sexual Assault and Theft in Sofia
A 37-year-old Syrian citizen has been sentenced to four years in prison following a conviction for committing acts intended to satisfy sexual desire without intercourse and for extorting BGN 50, according to the Sofia District Prosecution Office.
Crime | February 19, 2026, Thursday // 15:41
Bulgaria: Man, 39, in Custody for Rape of Minor Unable to Defend Herself
A 39-year-old man has been taken into custody following an alleged sexual assault involving a minor.
Crime | February 18, 2026, Wednesday // 15:07
