State crime
Discipline and accountability
Disciplinary law applies to both students and administrative staff of universities. There are rules that prescribe penalties for individuals who intentionally disrupt the institution's operations with illegal acts. However, these rules are largely ineffective. There is a prevailing culture of impunity, even in cases of admitted corruption.
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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. The victim, a 49-year-old man and the owner of a former restaurant in Sofia, suffered a brutal fate after being invited to the home of the accused perpetrators. Investigations by the Sofia City Prosecutor's Office and law enforcement agencies disclosed the harrowing details surrounding the case.
Bosnian Serb Detention Camp System Inflicted Mass Trauma, Says Author
"Detention camps in Bosnia and Herzegovina were intended to inflict collective trauma."
This is how Sarajevo-based genocide scholar Hikmet Karcic explains one of the main arguments in his recently-published book, 'Torture, Humiliate, Kill: Inside the Bosnian Serb Camp System'.
Ukraine Tribunal Could Try Russian Leaders for Aggression
Andrew Clapham, a British professor of international law, told BIRN that focusing on the crime of aggression could mean that "individuals who ordered and planned the invasion" are brought to justice at a special tribunal.
Bulgarians Hope ‘New Path’ Doesn’t End up Like Old One
The surprise winners in Bulgaria's third general election this year promise a radical break from past corruption - but the public has heard these pledges before.
Caretaker Financial Minister: Big Cash Kept by Companies May Generate Corruption
The huge cash stocks of companies are likely to fuel corruption in the country. This was commented to the Bulgarian National Radio by the Minister of Finance Asen Vassilev.
According to him, preliminary information indicates that there are such large cash stocks.