The Sofia City Court has ruled that the mayor of Varna, Blagomir Kotsev, will remain in custody. The official reason is framed within judicial proceedings, but in the public sphere, the prevailing sense is that his real “crime” is refusing to sell out to the mafia.

The slanders against the “Historical Park” have now spread beyond Bulgaria. While the media at home conveniently circulate rumours, in Europe, people have begun asking real questions. Is there any actual evidence for these claims, or is it all part of a dirty mafia-style campaign?

In an emotional speech from the parliamentary rostrum, MP Krasimira Katincharova of the “Velichie” party delivered sharp criticism of the Ministry of Interior, stressing that the police have compromised themselves in a series of incidents that have shaken public trust.

Maria Ilieva, an MP from the “Velichie” party, delivered sharp criticism in parliament during the debate on ratifying the letters under the Paris Agreement.