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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. Reports suggest that Penev suffocated during an arrest in Stara Zagora, allegedly due to excessive force applied by law enforcement officers.

The European Public Prosecutor's Office is Investigating a Criminal Group dealing in Luxury Cars in Bulgaria and France

The European Public Prosecutor's Office is conducting an investigation in Bulgaria and France into an alleged organized crime group dealing in luxury cars. Several locations in both countries were raided on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Bulgaria’s President Vetoed the Separation of the Investigation from the Prosecution

President Rumen Radev returned for a new discussion in the National Assembly paragraphs 3-10 of the Law on Amendments and Supplements to the Law on the Judiciary, adopted by the 49th National Assembly on June 2, 2023, reports the press center of the head of state.

Bulgaria’s Prosecutor General Ivan Geshev is on Leave for Personal Reasons

Prosecutor General Ivan Geshev announced that he is going on leave for personal reasons. He stated this during the meeting of the Plenum of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC).

On it, council member Atanaska Disheva suggested that the body discuss the report of Geshev's deputy and head of the National Investigation Service, Borislav Sarafov.

Bulgaria's National Investigation Service: The Assassination Attempt against the Prosecutor General was Not Staged

"The assassination attempt against Ivan Geshev is not staged, but hypotheses and conspiracies are spreading in the public space, which confuses the public". This was stated by the deputy director of the National Investigation Service, Yasen Todorov.

Bulgaria: International Experts will help with the Investigation regarding the Assassination Attempt against Chief Prosecutor Ivan Geshev

"Field work ends after the assassination attempt against Chief Prosecutor Ivan Geshev. From now on, we will work with the operational services of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, security services and all international partner services".

Bomb Attack on Bulgarian Prosecutor Triggers Security Fears and Suspicions

Ivan Geshev, General Prosecutor of Bulgaria. Photo: Office of the Prosecutor General.

Authorities have described the blast, which happened as Geshev's vehicle was slowing down on a highway near the town of Samokov on Monday, as intended to kill the top prosecutor.

Geshev was travelling with his wife and children but no one in the car was injured.

After the Incident with the Bulgarian Prosecutor General: Is there a Political Connection?

Although less than 24 hours have passed since the accident involving the motorcade of the chief prosecutor Ivan Geshev, the investigation into the case is at a very advanced stage. This was understood from a statement by the Deputy Director of the National Investigation Service, Yasen Todorov, to the National Television.

Deputy Chief Prosecutor about Nexo: One can be Proud that these People are Bulgarians

"Their profile is highly intelligent, extremely educated - in the world's most renowned universities. People who are citizens of the world. One can be proud that these people are Bulgarians. These are not the drug dealers from 'Obelya' district, but one of the most highly intelligent, highly educated people."

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