Interior Ministry

Outgoing Bulgarian IntMin Veselin Vuchkov Speaks Out on Resignation Reasons

Lazarov and Pisanchev, as already became clear, represent a model that we in GERB have been fighting against.

These were the words of Interior Minister Veselin Vuchkov who submitted his resignation on March 4 and added that the ruling center-right party has put a lot of efforts into launching the long-anticipated government reform. 

Turkish gov't remains open to revising security bill, amid opposition objections

The government is considering revising four out of eight articles in the controversial domestic security bill according to proposals from opposition parties, but has rejected making changes to the four other articles objected.

?We expect rational proposals from the opposition,? ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) Deputy Chair Naci Bostanc? told reporters on March 6.

B92 reporter wants her police protection revoked

B92 reporter wants her police protection revoked

BELGRADE -- Brankica Stankovic has asked the Interior Ministry to as soon as possible revoke her police protection, and took personal responsibility for the move.

The author of B92 TV's investigative program Insajder was given police protection in 2009 by a decision of the competent institutions.

Bulgaria's Border Police Detained 6499 Illegal Immigrants in 2014

Border Police detained 6499 illegal immigrants, citizens of third countries, as they attempted to cross into Bulgaria in 2014, which represents a decrease of 44 % compared to 2013.

This became clear after the General Directorate Border Police presented an account of its activity throughout the past year at the Interior Ministry on Friday.

Rain and snow cause flooding, damage power lines

Rain and snow cause flooding, damage power lines

BELGRADE -- The area around the town of Sabac was most at danger from flooding during the night, MUP Emergency Situations Sector chief Predrag Maric has said.

He also told the public broadcaster RTS that 27 persons had to be evacuated from their homes in Koceljeva, also in western Serbia.

Six suspects under investigation for embassy torching

Six suspects under investigation for embassy torching

BELGRADE -- The Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade is investigating six suspects in the case of the torching of foreign embassies February 21, 2008.

The incidents happened after a rally against the unilateral declaration of independence of Kosovo.

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