European People's Party MEP Andrey Novakov insists that the European Parliament's Committee on Budgetary Control check the bill proposed by the Democratic Bulgaria party, which interfered in the activities of the Counter-Corruption and Unlawfully Acquired Assets Forfeiture Commission.
Novakov has sent a letter to Monika Hohlmeier, chair of the budgetary control committee, pointing out that the independence and work of the anti-mafia commission are being threatened, GERB party reported. The signal states that the proposed changes would stop ongoing cases and proceedings to seize assets worth more than 1.5 billion euros, and would have a negative impact on the fight against corruption.
“I call on all representatives of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms in local government — mayors and municipal councilors — to ensure security and predictability for the people and to take the necessary steps to keep all local taxes and fees..
Bulgaria has climbed to 11th place in this year’s Digital Quality of Life 2025 (DQL) index published by Surfshark, up from 18th last year, BTA reported. The index evaluates countries’ digital well-being across five dimensions: fixed broadband..
Around 90% of the antiques seized during an international operation targeting a cultural property trafficking network will be returned to Bulgaria, Deputy Minister of Culture Todor Chobanov told “Nova TV”. “This is an unprecedented operation in..
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