Bulgaria rarely makes positive headlines in European or global news, usually followed by mentions of being the poorest, most demographically challenged, and most corrupt. That’s why the joy from the Tour of Italy passing through Bulgaria, showcasing the country’s natural beauty, is so significant. The success of Dara, whose product broke barriers in Vienna, also brought a positive spin.

But the next day, reality set in again.

The only European prosecutor dismissed for serious violations is Bulgarian. Despite ongoing systemic and personal corruption allegations, the European Prosecutor's Office head's recent interview confirmed that the woman admitted to visiting the Petko- Euro scandal and was expelled by all 24 European prosecutors.

Interestingly, activity in Bulgaria improved significantly after her removal. The corrupt prosecutor’s attempts to create the impression of unfair attacks for her actions were debunked by Kovácsi, putting Bulgaria back in the “worst of the worst” category.

Ivo Mirchev and his parliamentary group were busy justifying harsh actions against a delivery boy, leaving no room for outcry over the corruption. The supposedly saintly government, despite knowing about the corruption, still provided state protection to the accused.

The extraordinary efforts of the Bulgarian police to justify their leader’s actions, despite the European prosecutor’s damning statements, highlight the ongoing corruption issues. The focus on who chose the corrupt prosecutor and when remains a legitimate and logical question.