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

Bulgaria's chief prosecutor was the target of an assassination attempt, investigators say

Photo: BGNES

The chief prosecutor and his family were the target of a terrorist act, said the deputy chief prosecutor and director of the National Investigation Borislav Sarafov. At a briefing near the site of the assassination attempt with the motorcade of the chief prosecutor Ivan Geshev, he said that it was not a matter of intimidation, but of an assassination. Only one accident prevented a death, Sarafov said. 

Authorities investigate incident with the Attorney General's motorcade

The shrapnel bomb, placed by the side of the road at a bend where cars are slowing, made a crater 3 meters in diameter. The explosion with a force of about 3 kg of TNT equivalent moved the armored car with Geshev to the left and drove numerous shrapnel into the trees, added Sarafov.

"I am convinced that we will get to the perpetrators. The state cannot afford to allow such incidents. This is an attack on statehood. It sends a signal to the European partners that Bulgaria cannot protect its institutions. The Prosecutor General is currently in a safe place," Sarafov said.



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

Belene NPP reactors could power data centres, says Boyko Borisov

Representatives of three of the world's leading investment funds, which have a strong interest in setting up large data centres in the country, have reached out to and held meetings with Bulgarian authorities, GERB leader Boyko Borissov told..

published on 4/16/25 5:15 PM

Ministry of the Interior prepares for Easter with increased road checks and traffic enforcement

The Ministry of the Interior announced in a briefing that it is taking all necessary measures to ensure a smooth flow of traffic during the upcoming Easter holidays .  Maximum speed on highways to become 130 km/h Police teams will be stationed..

published on 4/16/25 3:31 PM

NFC launches digital platform to attract investment in film production

The Executive Agency National Film Center (NFC) has launched a new digital platform Filmcenter.bg . The portal facilitates free access for international and Bulgarian professionals to key information, contacts and resources in the Bulgarian film..

published on 4/16/25 1:44 PM