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St. Petersburg ombudsman helps tourists stranded in Bulgaria return home

St. Petersburg residents unable to leave Bulgaria because of the travel restrictions introduced due to the coronavirus infection outbreak have returned home, the office of the city rights commissioner Alexander Shishlov informs RAPSI.

15:12 27.03.2020

Bulgarian national detained by Russian court on precious metal smuggling charges

A court has ordered detention of a Bulgarian citizen involved in a criminal case over illegal traffic of more than 13 kg of precious metals.

15:37 04.04.2019

Criminal case opened in Bulgaria on complaint of Russian businessman Andrey Varganov

The prosecutor's office of the city of Silistra on the complaint of Russian businessman Andrey Varganov opened a criminal case against his former business partner Chudomir Dobrev Ivanov for a number of articles, including fraud, forgery of documents and misappropriation of property.

12:58 26.12.2017

Bulgaria extradites alleged sect founder to Russia

Alleged founder of Kaula Dharma sect Sergey Kiriyenko, who stands charged with sexual assault and tortures, has been extradited from Bulgaria.

10:56 02.11.2017

Bulgaria launches investigation into Russian businessman’s fraud claims

The prosecutor's office of the city of Silistra conducted a probe into the complaint of Russian businessman Andrey Varganov against his former business partner Chudomir Dobrev Ivanov and passed the materials to the investigative authorities.

16:26 19.10.2017

Bulgarian prosecutor launches probe into Russian businessman’s fraud claims

A probe has been launched into a complaint by Russian national Andrey Varganov, who alleged fraud on part of his Bulgarian business partner.

11:46 06.10.2017

Bulgaria: dirty business in a sunny country

A Russian businessman, who organized business in Bulgaria together with local partners, was forced not only to report to the prosecutor's office, but also to seek help from the Russian Embassy, as he and his family began to receive threats.

14:00 27.09.2017

Bulgarian parliament adopts bill on damage payment to Russian company for abandoned NPP

The Bulgarian parliament has passed in the first reading a bill on providing financial support for the National Electric Company (NEK) to pay the damages to Russian engineering company Atomstroyexport for the abandoned Belene nuclear power plant project.

16:10 21.09.2016

Russia’s Atomstroyexport awarded nearly €550 mln over abandoned Bulgarian NPP

The Paris-based International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce has awarded Russian engineering company Atomstroyexport about €550 million to be paid by Bulgarian National Electric Company (NEK) for an abandoned nuclear power project.

16:41 16.06.2016

Bulgaria withdraws extradition request for alleged leader of Russian gang – report

Bulgaria has withdrawn a request for extradition of Aslan Gagiyev, an alleged leader of Russia's organized-crime syndicate charged with organization of multiple murders, from Austria.

11:54 07.06.2016

Bulgarian Overgas files lawsuit against Gazprom over failure to deliver product - report

A lawsuit has been filed by Bulgarian gas distributor, Overgas, against Russian leading gas corporation Gazprom after the halt in gas supplies between two companies.

11:21 14.04.2016

Alleged leader of Russian gang released on bail by Austrian court - report

A court in Vienna released Aslan Gagiyev, an alleged leader of Russia's organized-crime syndicate that is suspected of being involved in multiple murders, after paying bail of 100,000 euros, Kommersant newspaper reported on Thursday.

10:34 03.03.2016

Alleged gangster may avoid extradition from Austria to Russia – report

Aslan Gagiyev, alleged leader of a Russia-based criminal organization, may avoid extradition from Austria to Russia, but may be sent to Bulgaria instead.

11:08 29.01.2016

Pussy Riot lawyer could become Bulgaria’s ECHR judge

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) recommended Bulgarian lawyer Yonko Grozev for a judge in the European Court for Human Rights. Grozev is known to have represented Pussy Riot and several other defendants in the Bolotnaya Square riots case in Strasbourg.

16:57 27.01.2015

Bulgarian court rules against extradition of Putin critic to Russia

On Tuesday, The Sofia City Court has ruled against the extradition of businessman and human rights activist Nicolay Koblyakov to Russia, RIA Novosti reports.

15:17 21.10.2014

Ten percent of Bulgarian convicts hide from law enforcement

Ten percent of convicts in Bulgaria hide from law enforcement, Sega newspaper wrote on Monday, citing the prosecutor’s office.

10:42 22.07.2014

Justice catches up with Russian grant fraudster in Bulgaria - report

The District Court of Burgas (Bulgaria) issued an arrested warrant for Chelyabinsk businessman Alexander Baranov at the request of the Prosecutor General's Office. Baranov was arrested and charged with fraud involving government subsidies.

11:45 26.02.2014

Bulgarian ex-minister charged with corruption

On Tuesday Bulgaria's former Agriculture Minister Miroslav Naidenov was charged with corruption over an EU-backed food distribution scheme and trying to bribe a subordinate.

10:53 27.03.2013

Bulgarian government resigns amid clashes

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boiko Borisov stepped down from his office Wednesday and took his government with him, according to a statement released on the government’s official website. His resignation comes amid large-scale protests that have left dozens injured.

17:52 20.02.2013

Dispute over NPP Belene may drive Bulgarian company to bankruptcy

Litigation with Russia in regard to the Belene project may lead to the bankruptcy of Bulgaria's National Electric Company (NEK).

11:24 18.09.2012