Caretaker Minister of Interior, Atanas Ilkov, and the leadership of the Ministry of Interior presented awards to police officers and teams who have proven high professionalism in the performance of their duties in 2024.
The "Police Officer of the Year" awards ceremony was held today, December 17. in Sofia, for 31st time. The event was attended by caretaker Minister of Interior, Atanas Ilkov, Acting Prosecutor General, Borislav Sarafov, and representatives of the political leadership.
Amid the awards, the police trade union announced readiness to protest if salaries in the sector are not raised from the beginning of 2025.
According to the draft budget for 2025, Ministry of Interior employees are expected to receive higher wages. However, if this does not happen or if there are significant changes, the union is prepared to take strike action. Caretaker Minister, Atanas Ilkov, expressed optimism, stating that he believes the expectations of police officers will be met.

Photo by BTA
The "Police Officer of the Year" award went to Junior Inspector Martin Nanchev from the Tsarevo Border Police Department, who was recognized for intercepting a yacht carrying marijuana, amphetamines, and cocaine. The first individual award was presented to Vladimir Petrov.
Bulgaria Marks National Day of Salvation in Memory of Those Who Died Saving Lives
Bulgarian Orthodox Church Celebrates the Great Christian Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary
Representatives of Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry Spoke with Iva Mihaylova's Mother After Another Court Refusal to Allow Her to Leave North Macedonia for Medical Treatment
Ruse–Varna Road Closed after Crash Involving Two Cars and a Minibus, One Person Killed
Какво бедствие е сполетяло "Хубавата църква" на цар Иван Александър и манастира на свети Теодосий Търновски?
В надпревара с времето: Четвърти ден продължава издирването на оцелели след потопа в Непал и Тибет