Plagiarism and fake diplomas: "Sweethearts" in European politics

Monday, May 25, 2026

Mediapool

Corruption, plagiarism, and fake diplomas among Bulgarian politicians and officials cause public outrage.

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The text discusses issues such as plagiarism, embellished biographies, and suspicions regarding education and fake diplomas among politicians and high-ranking government officials in Bulgaria, noting that the public is particularly concerned by these figures in power, who are nicknamed “kalinki.” It concludes with a request for readers to register on Mediapool.bg to support independent journalism and access their archive.

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