Slatina

Alexei Petrov is the third person who lost his life since the beginning of this year among famous Bulgarians with contacts in criminal circles.

A remarkable find!

A skeleton about which is 7,000 years-old was found in  Slatina district in Sofia under the construction of a residential building.

His age is determined by the ceramics around him.

More precise analyzes are still to be made to confirm more precisely how old is exactly this archaeological find.

Former Finance Minister Darius Valcov will be investigate under house arrest, the High Court of Cassation and Justice ruled on Tuesday. The decision is not definitive.

Photo credit: (c) Ilie BUMBAC / AGERPRES PHOTO

In a 97-to-48 secret vote with 5 votes cancelled, the Senate plenum approved on Wednesday the taking into custody and placement under preventive detention of the former Finance Minister, Senator Darius Valcov in an influence peddling case.

Photo credit: (c) Alex TUDOR / AGERPRES PHOTO

President Klaus Iohannis asks Prime Minister Victor Ponta to start procedure of revoking Darius Valcov from Finances minister.

Photo: (c) Alex Micsik / AGERPRES Photo

The National Anti-corruption Directorate (DNA) prosecutors decided the initiation of the criminal prosecution procedure in the case of Finance Minister Darius Valcov for influence peddling in his capacity as Slatina Municipality Mayor.

Photo credit: (c) Cristian NASTASE / AGERPRES PHOTO