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The Minister of the Interior: Desislava Atanasova used two passports
BG🏛️ Politics4 hr. ago

The Minister of the Interior: Desislava Atanasova used two passports

The Bulgarian Interior Minister, Ivan Demerjiyev, claimed during an interview with BNT that Constitutional Court judge Desislava Atanasova used two passports—a diplomatic and a personal—during her travels. This followed claims by Demerjiyev that Atanasova had traveled privately to Dubai with opposition leader Delyan Peevski. Atanasova denied this, stating she flew commercially to Istanbul and provided passport records from Bulgaria’s Border Police to support her claim. The minister noted that Atanasova had used both passports and urged her to be more precise when presenting facts. He also mentioned that her personal passport was returned and destroyed, which has implications. Additionally, he hinted at further investigations into the financial sources of the flights, questioning whether the funds came from Peevski’s family or other citizens, especially since Peevski faces sanctions under the Magnitsky Act.

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Mediapool.bg logoMediapool.bgIndependentLeftFactual 75Objective 603 days ago
MIA: Peevski flew to Dubai on a private flight with Judge Desislava Atanasova

The article reports that sanctioned individual Delyan Peevski traveled to Dubai on a private flight alongside former head of the GERB parliamentary group Desislava Atanasova, who had recently become a constitutional court judge. The flight occurred on April 5, four days after Atanasova was sworn in as a judge, though records show she became a judge on January 26, 2024—over four months prior. Lawyer Demerdzhiev criticizes the Interior Minister for spreading 'tail-lies' and highlights potential conflicts of interest, noting Peevski has flown 227 times from Sofia in eight years, mostly charter flights paid for by his law firm. He also mentions connections between the airline and individuals linked to political figures. The Ministry of Internal Affairs states they are still processing information on Peevski’s travel history.

Bias read (Left): The article frames the situation as a potential conflict of interest involving high-profile political figures and legal professionals. It emphasizes the controversy around Peevski’s travel patterns and the involvement of politically connected individuals, suggesting a critical stance toward the lack

Why these scores (Factual 75 · Objective 60): The article reports on Pеevski’s flight to Dubai with Aтанасова, citing a source and providing dates. It mentions discrepancies in the timeline regarding Aтанасова’s appointment as a judge, which may affect accuracy. The inclusion of an advocate’s criticism adds bias, lowering objectivity.

Mediapool.bg logoMediapool.bgIndependentCenter4 hr. ago
The Minister of the Interior: Desislava Atanasova used two passports

The Bulgarian Interior Minister, Ivan Demerjiyev, claimed during an interview with BNT that Constitutional Court judge Desislava Atanasova used two passports—a diplomatic and a personal—during her travels. This followed claims by Demerjiyev that Atanasova had traveled privately to Dubai with opposition leader Delyan Peevski. Atanasova denied this, stating she flew commercially to Istanbul and provided passport records from Bulgaria’s Border Police to support her claim. The minister noted that Atanasova had used both passports and urged her to be more precise when presenting facts. He also mentioned that her personal passport was returned and destroyed, which has implications. Additionally, he hinted at further investigations into the financial sources of the flights, questioning whether the funds came from Peevski’s family or other citizens, especially since Peevski faces sanctions under the Magnitsky Act.

Bias read (Center): While the article discusses a politically sensitive issue involving high-profile individuals and potential violations of sanctions laws, the framing remains balanced. It presents both sides: the allegations made by the Interior Minister and the denial by Atanasova, supported by evidence from the边境警察

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