State Agency for National Security
Prime Minister Denkov Accuses President Radev of Obstruction
In an ongoing dispute, Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov has accused President Rumen Radev of obstructing his national security duties by refusing to sign the resignation of Plamen Tonchev, the chairman of the State Agency for National Security (SANS). Denkov argues that the President's refusal hampers the government's ability to function effectively in matters related to national security.
Bulgarian Security Service Chief: We do not Coordinate with Partner Countries
"Heads of services do not coordinate with partner countries - there is no such legal requirement, nor such a practice". This was stated before the MPs by the chairman of the State Agency for National Security (SANS) Plamen Tonchev.
Bulgaria: Two SANS Officers and Someone from a Ministry are under Investigation for Espionage
Two employees of SANS (State Agency for National Security) at the middle management level and an employee of a Bulgarian Ministry but not of the Ministry of Interior, are the subject of investigations for espionage in favor of the Russian Federation after yesterday's two operations of SANS and the Specialized Prosecutor's Office. However, the three Bulgarians were not detained.
Ex-boss of National Security State Agency Detained for Poaching
Former chairman of the State Agency for National Security (SANS) Dimitar Georgiev has been detained for poaching, BNR reports.
Police arrested him near the Blagoevgrad village of Sushitsa after a report of illegal hunting in the area.
President Radev Signed Decrees to Replace Chief of National State Security Agency
The head of state Rumen Radev signed a decree on the proposal of the Council of Ministers for the dismissal of Dimitar Georgiev from the post of chairman of the State Agency for National Security (SANS), the press office of the head of state announced.
Dimitar Georgiev Appointed as Head of Bulgaria's Domestic Security Agency DANS
Dimitar Georgiev is the new chief of Bulgaria's domestic security agency DANS.
President Rosen Plevneliev has issued a decree for the appointment of Georgiev as Chairman of the State Agency for National Security known by its Bulgarian acronym DANS, according to a press release issued by the president's press office on Friday.
Cabinet Hands to President Nomination for State Security Agency Chair
The Bulgarian government proposed to the President to issue a decree for the appointment of Dimitar Georgiev as chairperson of the State Agency for National Security (DANS).
This became clear after the regular meeting of the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, the government's press service reports.