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Boiko Borisov (pictured) praised former communist dictator Todor Zhivkov. (Photo: Wikipedia)

Ally threatens to abandon Borisov over praise of Zhivkov

An ally of Bulgaria's minority government has threatened to withdraw his support, criticising a statement by Prime Minister Boiko Borisov that praised former communist dictator Todor Zhivkov.

"We are one step away from turning into adversaries of the government," said former prime minister Ivan Kostov, who now leads Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria. The small centre-right party has no ministers in Mr Borisov's government but has supported the prime minister since he took office in July ...

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Boiko Borisov (pictured) praised former communist dictator Todor Zhivkov. (Photo: Wikipedia)

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