Bulgarian Bus Overturns in Turkey, 11 Injured Including 2 Bulgarians
A bus with Bulgarian registration veered off its path, resulting in 11 injuries, two of which are reported to be severe
Bulgarian, European Socialists Condemn Violence in Turkey
- Tweet
Send to Kindle
Sergey Stanishev, leader of the Bulgarian Socialist Party, BSP, and of the Party of European Socialists, PES, photo by BGNES
The leader of the Bulgarian Socialist Party, BSP, and of the Party of European Socialists, PES, Sergey Stanishev, condemned Tuesday the excessive force on the part of the Turkish government against demonstrators.
On behalf of PES, Stanishev expressed deep solidarity with Turkish citizens protesting peacefully against the allegedly autocratic and Islamist-leaning regime of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Justice and Development Party, JDP.
In addition to police brutality, the European Socialists condemn the increasing media censorship in Turkey – from blocking social networks to information blackout in mainstream media.
"Democracy requires constant commitment. The alarming events in Turkey are the latest proof of the systematic violations of principles of pluralistic society and media freedom, committed by JDP's government," Stanishev stated, stressing Turkey, as a EU member candidate and a country that serves as example of democracy for the entire region, must walk the path towards a new Constitution, based on a large non-partisan consensus.
According to him, the new Constitution must guarantee the secular foundations and accountability of the Turkish State within the frame of rule of law, independence of the judiciary, and adherence to individual and collective human rights, including those of women and minorities.
Stanishev called on the Turkish government to end violence and listen carefully to the demands of the people.
There have been two officially reported fatalities - a 22-year-old man died in hospital Tuesday after being shot during a rally in southern Turkey and a 20-year-old man was killed Monday when a taxi ran into a group of protesters on an Istanbul highway.
We need your support so Novinite.com can keep delivering news and information about Bulgaria! Thank you!
Related Articles:
Shocker: Bulgaria Drops from UK Tourists' Cheapest Summer Spots List
In an unexpected turn, Bulgaria and Turkey have been notably absent from the list of the ten cheapest European summer destinations for British tourists
Ukrainian Woman Detained in Sunny Beach After Attempted Bribery of Police Officers
Bulgarian authorities found themselves grappling with a peculiar case involving a 60-year-old Ukrainian woman
Crime | April 18, 2024, Thursday // 14:18
Bulgaria: Political Chaos as TISP, BSP, and "Revival" Seek No Confidence Vote in Glavchev Cabinet
Amidst escalating tensions in Bulgarian politics, the stage is set for a potential showdown as deputies from "There Is Such a People" (TISP) throw their weight behind a motion of no confidence in the "Glavchev" cabinet, joining forces with the Bulgarian S
Politics | April 17, 2024, Wednesday // 14:00
Far-Right Conference in Brussels Halted by Police Sparking Controversy
A scheduled conference of far-right European politicians, including Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and former British MEP Nigel Farage, was abruptly halted by police in Brussels
Bulgarian Opposition Parties Urge President Radev to Replace Caretaker PM
Amidst political tensions in Bulgaria, the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) has made a bold call for President Rumen Radev to take action and replace caretaker Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev
Politics | April 17, 2024, Wednesday // 11:51
Bulgaria’s Defense Minister thinks there was an Explosion on Board Prigozhin’s Plane
Bulgaria's Minister of Defense Todor Tagarev admitted the possibility that an explosive device might have been planted on board the crashed plane in which Yevgeny Prigozhin was traveling
EC is Preparing Criminal Proceedings against Bulgaria for Accessing Data from Criminal Record Certificates
The European Commission has announced that it is preparing criminal proceedings against Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Malta, and Portugal for incorrect application of the rules on the exchange of data on criminal records and the establishment of the relevant
The European Commission Started an Evaluation of the Bulgarian Recovery Plan
The European Commission has started an evaluation of the Plan for Reconstruction and Development of Bulgaria, said the spokesman of the European Commission Eric Mamer. The document was submitted to the Commission on 15 October.
Nearly 60% of Bulgarians are Skeptical about Adopting the Euro
58% of Bulgarians do not support the introduction of the euro as the official currency in the country. This shows a study prepared by Trend agency specifically for the financial forum NEXT DIFI 2021, organized by b2b Media for the fifth year. The data dur
Bulgaria Is Late to Explain Its Position on N.Macedonia Says Diplomat
Too late Bulgaria began to explain its own position towards North Macedonia, as it should have been clear to our European partners some time ago.
New German Government and Old Bulgarian "bad boy" Borissov
An SPD-led government in Germany has significant potential to sharpen international attention to the problems of corruption in Bulgaria.
