Dimitar Vladimirov

By a decision of the government, Petar Haralampiev was released from the post of chairperson of the State Agency for Bulgarians Abroad, the government press office said on 5th of November. Haralampiev's position will be temporarily filled by the Deputy Chairperson of the Agency, Dimitar Vladimirov, until new Chair is appointment.

Dimitar Vladimirov was appointed Deputy Head of the State Agency for Bulgarians Abroad (SABA), announced by the Government press office.

Caretaker Prime Minister Georgi Bliznashki appointed former SABA Secretary Vladimirov as the deputy chair of the Agency as of October 23, 2014.

As of today, October 22, at her request, Iva Yordanova resigned as deputy head of SABA.

Bulgarian police have dismantled a crime group involved in racketeering.

Ten members of the crime ring have been indicted by the specialized branch of the prosecuting authority.

The crime ring members were arrested in a special operation of the Chief Directorate National Police of the Interior Ministry managed by the specialized branch of the prosecuting authority.