Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2025 All Rights Reserved

Seizing collection of one of richest Bulgarians has started

Photo: BGNES

Seizing paintings and artifacts from the collection of businessman Vasil Bozhkov, who was detained in the United Arab Emirates at the request of Sofia, has begun.

Prosecutors and restorers are in the offices of Nove Holding, where more than 3000 objects are stored. About 20 paintings have already been seized from Vasil Bozhkov's home, the Ministry of Culture reported. The painting are the work of Bulgarian and foreign masters. The process will take a long time because the artifacts are described in detail by a specially appointed committee. The preservation will take place at the National Museum of History and at the National Gallery. The value of the collection of one of the richest Bulgarians is yet to be calculated, but sums between 200 and 600 million euros are mentioned.



Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!
Listen to the daily news from Bulgaria presented in "Bulgaria Today" podcast, available in Spotify.

More from category

Ten INSAIT interns selected from over 400 applicants

In 2025, a record number of 4,000 students from elite universities around the world applied for the summer research program of the Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology - INSAIT at Sofia University,..

published on 4/16/25 12:06 PM
Kiril Petkov

Part of the opposition will not support the vote of no confidence in the government

ITN continues to support the coalition agreement and to work with partners as a minority government. This was what MP Pavela Mitova said after the DPS of Ahmed Dogan announced that they were leaving the majority and the government of..

published on 4/16/25 10:38 AM

Thracian treasures that visited the USA are now in Bulgaria

All artefacts from the exhibition in the USA "Ancient Thrace and the Classical World. Treasures from Bulgaria, Romania and Greece" are now home in the respective museums. This was what Deputy Minister of Culture Todor Chobanov..

published on 4/16/25 9:02 AM