Afghani Bahir Yanural who set a Bulgarian flag on fire during migrant riots in Harmanli, remains in custody. This was decided by a specialized court. The court says Yanural is dangerous and, if released, might reoffend. The court's decision can be..
Eighteen migrants, including 3 underage Afghans will face trial in Harmanli on Monday. They are accused of hooliganism and resistance to authorities, characterized by special cynicism and impudence. Until now, it is known that they were involved in..
According to President-elect Rumen Radev, centers for migrants in Bulgaria are overcrowded and urgent measures are needed.“We have already warned about the situation. Urgent measures related to extradition must be taken. We already have an agreement..
Amid political tensions surrounding the resignation of the Bulgarian government, public opinion in the country has been seriously worried this week over yet another riot in a migration center, this time in the southern town of Harmanli. Resentment..
Outgoing Prime Minister Boyko Borissov has postponed his visit to Hungary, planned for today, over the tension at the registration reception migrant centre in Harmanli. The prime minister is holding a briefing at the Council of Ministers with..
The Bulgarian Socialist Party called on outgoing Prime Minister Boyko Borissov to appear in parliament in connection with the riot at the refugee centre in Harmanli. The opposition is demanding that the government put in place security measures..
The riot in the migrant camp in Harmanli was quelled during the night. Outgoing Prime Minister Boyko Borissov called for a strict observance of the law and warned that where there are clashes at refugee camps in Europe, there are usually terrorist..
Refugees will be temporarily banned from leaving the accommodation center in Harmanli (Southeast Bulgaria) as of tomorrow, November 22. The measure was introduced due to fears of the local population over possible dissemination of infectious diseases...
Citizens of Bulgaria’s coastal city Varna gathered on Sunday in front of the city cathedral to protest against illegal immigration. Since October this year people from the so-called Civil Initiative have been gathering at different public places to..
Widespread unrest broke out at the refugee centre in Harmanli, southern Bulgaria this morning, the Interior Ministry says. The authorities were alerted by the State Agency for Refugees. Around 20 Afghans and 30 Syrians are protesting..
