Bulgarian nationalists rallied outside Sofia's parliament after an octogenarian community advocate suffered assault in Skopje, an attack allegedly motivated by ethnic animosity targeting his defense of minority rights. Vladimir Perev endured violence accompanied by slurs against his Bulgarian heritage, prompting VMRO representatives to file criminal complaints and demand prosecution under statutes permitting investigation of crimes against nationals abroad.
Angel Dzhambazki, a former European Parliament member, revealed that his organization submitted documentation to Brussels detailing systematic persecution patterns affecting ethnic Bulgarians across North Macedonia. The dossier argues these human rights violations should disqualify Skopje from accession negotiations. Among supporters at the demonstration stood Blagoy Shatorov, an entrepreneur driven from his homeland after authorities stationed officers outside his establishments to deter customers, eventually forcing his family's relocation.
Angel Dzhambazki, a former European Parliament member, revealed that his organization submitted documentation to Brussels detailing systematic persecution patterns affecting ethnic Bulgarians across North Macedonia. The dossier argues these human rights violations should disqualify Skopje from accession negotiations. Among supporters at the demonstration stood Blagoy Shatorov, an entrepreneur driven from his homeland after authorities stationed officers outside his establishments to deter customers, eventually forcing his family's relocation.
