Crime

Strategic Collaboration: Bulgaria Offers Police Support for Paris Olympics

Bulgaria's Ministry of the Interior has signaled its readiness to dispatch officers from various departments—such as the Border Police, Security Police, and if required, the Criminal Police—to assist in maintaining security during the upcoming Olympic Gam

Crime | January 9, 2024, Tuesday // 16:31 | Viewed: 3162

Sofia's Shocking Murder: Tortured Victim's Death Linked to Loan Shark Debt

A chilling murder in Sofia unravels a grim tale of torture, deceit, and a financial debt

Crime | January 8, 2024, Monday // 16:53 | Viewed: 5179

Interior Minister Urges Dismissal of Senior Police Officers Amid Controversy in Stara Zagora

Interior Minister Kalin Stoyanov, in collaboration with Chief Secretary Zhivko Kotsev, conducted an urgent meeting with top police officials across the country on Friday, declared the Interior Ministry

Crime | January 5, 2024, Friday // 17:11 | Viewed: 3495

Mentally Ill Man Arrested For Brutally Murdering His Wife In Vidin

Authorities in Vidin apprehended a mentally ill man suspected of murdering his wife in the "Nov Pat" district, following a distressing discovery made by concerned neighbors

Crime | January 5, 2024, Friday // 14:16 | Viewed: 3555

Suffocation Allegations in Arrest: Bulgarian Wrestling Champion's Tragic Demise

In a troubling incident, the death of ex-Bulgarian wrestling champion Plamen Penev has raised serious concerns

Crime | January 5, 2024, Friday // 12:45 | Viewed: 4142

Cruelty on Display: Man Kicks Stray Kitten to Death on Busy Burgas Street

A shocking act of animal cruelty has rattled residents in Burgas, Bulgaria, as a man reportedly kicked a defenseless stray kitten to its death on a bustling street

Crime | January 4, 2024, Thursday // 11:00 | Viewed: 3711

Bulgarian-Russian Dual Citizen Detained in Sofia Stabbing Incident

Sofia's police department made a significant arrest, detaining an 18-year-old individual with dual Bulgarian and Russian citizenship for attempted murder,

Crime | January 3, 2024, Wednesday // 18:34 | Viewed: 3942

Police Pursuit In Bulgaria Ends In Man's Death: Probes Initiated Amidst Public Outcry

The death of a man amid a police pursuit has sparked investigations into the actions of the Stara Zagora Directorate of the Interior.

Crime | January 3, 2024, Wednesday // 17:33 | Viewed: 3964

Police Detain 28 Illegal Migrants in Sofia

A dramatic scene unfolded on Sofia's "Botevgradsko shose" boulevard as authorities apprehended 28 illegal migrants traveling in a van with French registration

Crime | January 2, 2024, Tuesday // 11:05 | Viewed: 3416

Cryptocurrency Machines Uncovered in Municipal Premises of Dupnitsa Stadium

Today, a startling discovery unfolded in the Bulgarian town of Dupnitsa as three cryptocurrency machines were found within the confines of the stadium's municipal premises

Crime | December 29, 2023, Friday // 17:43 | Viewed: 3709

Shocking Assault: Teens Film and Share Brutal Attack on Homeless Woman in Sofia

A disturbing incident unfolded in Sofia as a group of teenagers subjected a homeless woman to a vicious assault, capturing the brutality on a mobile phone and sharing the video across social media platforms

Crime | December 22, 2023, Friday // 10:22 | Viewed: 4358

Irish Authorities Intercept Bulgarian Ship 'Verila' Carrying Cocaine Valued at Millions

Irish law enforcement has seized the Bulgarian vessel "Verila" owned by the "Navigation Maritime Bulgare" Shipping Company at the Foynes port in County Limerick, uncovering a staggering cache of narcotics

Crime | December 21, 2023, Thursday // 09:18 | Viewed: 5477

Fatal Shooting: Man Arrested for Killing Partner in Pazardzhik Village

A grim incident shook the village of Simeonovets in Pazardzhik as a 39-year-old man was arrested for fatally shooting his 42-year-old girlfriend with a hunting rifle

Crime | December 19, 2023, Tuesday // 16:33 | Viewed: 4655

Bulgarian Prosecutors Seek FBI Assistance in Decrypting Slain Businessman's Phone

In a recent press briefing related to the investigation into the murder of businessman Aleksei Petrov, Sofia city prosecutor Iliana Kirilova revealed a significant hurdle faced by investigators

Crime | December 19, 2023, Tuesday // 16:00 | Viewed: 4347

Shooting Tragedy Unfolds in Ruse: Woman Injured, Suspected Perpetrator Found Dead

A woman fell victim to a shooting incident on Wednesday evening in Ruse, following a harrowing episode of violence and coercion

Crime | December 14, 2023, Thursday // 10:21 | Viewed: 4797

Horrifying Abuse: 7-Year-Old Forced to Live in a Chicken Coop in Bulgarian Village

In a distressing case in Vratsa, a 7-year-old girl endured severe mistreatment, being forced by a 31-year-old man to live and sleep in a village's agricultural building against her will

Crime | December 13, 2023, Wednesday // 12:00 | Viewed: 3923

Over 50 Migrants Detained in Vratsa Region in Just One Hour!

Two groups of illegal migrants were caught during a specialized operation of the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Vratsa in just one hour last night

Crime | December 8, 2023, Friday // 12:14 | Viewed: 3892

Spanish Police Nab Bulgarian Mafia Leader in Sevilla Football Club Extortion Case

Spanish authorities apprehended Ivo "El Bulgaro," the alleged head of the notorious Bulgarian mafia group "Rompecostillas" (Bone Crushers), in connection with an extortion attempt targeting a Sevilla football club executive

Crime | December 6, 2023, Wednesday // 15:18 | Viewed: 4513

Tragic Night in Plovdiv Village: Double Murder and Suicide Unfold

A double murder and subsequent suicide shook the residents of the Plovdiv village of Manole last night

Crime | December 5, 2023, Tuesday // 09:27 | Viewed: 3943

Violent Robbery Shakes Blagoevgrad: One Injured in Shooting Incident

Blagoevgrad was startled by a distressing incident early this morning involving an attempted robbery and gunfire that left one person wounded

Crime | December 2, 2023, Saturday // 10:14 | Viewed: 4502

Global Child Pornography Bust: Two Detained in Bulgaria in Widespread European Operation

A major crackdown on a child pornography network operating through the encrypted chat app "Signal" has led to the arrest of thirty-one individuals across Europe, including two in Bulgaria

Crime | November 28, 2023, Tuesday // 10:01 | Viewed: 4998
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