Russian Federation in Sofia

Black Smoke over the Russian Embassy in Sofia

Black smoke was visible over the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Sofia, a Eurocom reported.

The reason for what is happening is still unclear.

The reasonable assumption is that the embassy burns documents because the temperature is 30 degrees Celsius and it is too warm to light a fireplace or stoves for heating.

Russian Consulate in Bulgaria to Assist in 'Suitcase Murder' Probe

Russia's Consulate in Bulgaria will provide assistance in the investigation that authorities have launched into the murder of a boy whose body was found in a suitcase in March.

Nikita Leontyev, 5, whose father was a Russian citizen, was born in Saint Petersburg, Russia, and lived in the city of Perm.