The Bulgarian government demands the criminalization of online sharing of pirated content. The changes to the Penal Code have been approved by the Cabinet. They provide for the creation, maintenance of pirated torrents, web platforms, chat groups in applications for the online exchange of pirated content to be punished with up to 6 years in prison and a fine of up to 5,000 euros (BGN 10,000).
Translated and published by Rositsa Petkova
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