Captain Petko Voivode

Rumen Radev: The Pursuit for Freedom and Human Dignity of Captain Petko Voyvoda Exceeded National Borders and did not Recognize the Numerical Superiority of the Enemy

The irrepressible pursuit of the freedom and human dignity of Captain Petko Voyvoda did not fit within national boundaries and did not acknowledge the numerous numerical superiority of the enemy. Both in the days of slavery and the days of free Bulgaria, he stood upright and steadfast in protecting the wronged and the oppressed.

Three illegal Migrants Detained on Kapitan Petko Voyvoda Checkpoint

Three illegal migrants were detained yesterday as border police officers inspected a truck on the Kapitan Petko Voyvoda checkpoint, the Ministry of Interior said. The truck, Polish registration, arrived on the checkpoint in the direction of Bulgaria, driven by a 38-year-old Polish.

Truck Drivers Extend Counter-Blockade to Fifth Bulgarian-Greek Border Checkpoint

Bulgarian truck drivers have extended the counter-blockade to a fifth checkpoint on the border with Greece on Friday, leaving only one crossing open to cars and minibuses.

The passage of traffic through the Zlatograd checkpoint was suspended at 9 a.m. (EET) on Friday, the interior ministry informs.

Bulgaria to File Claims for Financial Losses Arising from Greek Blockade

Bulgaria will file claims before the European Union for losses arising from the continuing blockades staged by Greek farmers at checkpoints along the Bulgarian-Greek border.

This was stated by Bulgarian Economy Minister Bozhidar Lukarski in Plovdiv on Thursday, Darik radio informs.

Bulgarian Drivers Continue Counter-Blockades Along Border with Greece

Bulgarian truck drivers are continuing the counter-blockades at checkpoints along the border with Greece.

Tensions at the border have been running high in the past four weeks as Greek farmers have been protesting against planned increases of tax and pension contributions by staging blockades.