(From February 28) Ivelin Mihaylov with Iliana Benovska on the battle of the “Velichie” party against the criminal model, the upcoming elections, and cultural projects

Ivelin Mihaylov speaks with Iliana Benovska about the preparation of the “Velichie” party for the upcoming elections, the large-scale election manipulations, the criminal model of governance in the country, and the urgent need to elevate Bulgarian culture and economy.

Election Preparation and Political Goals

Ivelin Mihaylov announces the successful collection of over 11,000 signatures to register the “Velichie” party for the parliamentary elections on April 19. He states that the party’s goal is to win between 30 and 50 seats in the next National Assembly. Mihaylov explains the organization’s strategy for protecting the vote. The party provides its own representatives in 95% of the polling commissions. He gives examples of difficult regions such as Belitsa, Bansko, and Kardzhali. Mihaylov claims that systemic parties such as Vazrazhdane and PP–DB do not send their own people to certain sections. They leave control to Boyko Borisov and Delyan Peevski.

Politicians from the status quo fill out protocols with false results after the end of election day. The “Velichie” party sends volunteers to these sections to stop manipulations. Mihaylov criticizes the leader of the MECh party, Radostin Vasilev, and the leader of Vazrazhdane, Kostadin Kostadinov. He describes them as participants in the schemes of those in power.

Criminal Model and State Repression

Iliana Benovska and Ivelin Mihaylov discuss the severe criminal situation in the country. They comment on the actions of Vesko the Pirate in the town of Sandanski. This person operates a payday loan company called “Caribbean Credits 777.” Employees of this company use physical violence against borrowers over small amounts of eight hundred leva. Mihaylov reveals information about this individual’s connections to drug distribution. He reports deliveries of cocaine to various hotels in large quantities of up to seven grams per day. Mihaylov links this person to arms trafficking. He gives an example of transporting two automatic weapons to Spain. These weapons were used in the murder of a Russian defector pilot.

Mihaylov accuses Boyko Borisov and Delyan Peevski of protecting this criminal network. He notes the lack of response from the police. Mihaylov shares details about state repression against the “Velichie” party. Institutions impose constant seizures on his personal accounts. These seizures reach amounts of two hundred to three hundred thousand leva each. The state audits more than ten thousand people from Mihaylov’s circle.

Economic Environment and Foreign Investment

Ivelin Mihaylov joins the interview from London. He is holding meetings with international investors in England. The investors show interest in Bulgaria. They require security for their investments. According to Mihaylov, the Bulgarian state does not provide such security. He analyzes the economic policy of Bulgarian governments. Mihaylov claims that the state prefers businesses with low added value. These businesses create dependency and serve to control voter activity.

Mihaylov gives an example of the effective system in the United Kingdom. England collects billions of euros annually only from fees for visa registrations at airports. He insists on building companies with high added value in Bulgaria. Mihaylov considers this step the only way to keep young Bulgarians in their homeland.

Cultural Projects and the Elevation of the Bulgarian Spirit

Ivelin Mihaylov presents the efforts of the “Velichie” party in the field of culture. The party supports the construction of the “Saint Petka” church in Sredno Selo. The organization provides craftsmen for building a new temple in the Sliven region without state funding.

Mihaylov shows specially created paintings of Stefan Karadzha, Hadzhi Dimitar, and Bulgarian hajduks. He invites citizens to attend the celebration of the national holiday, March 3, at the Historical Park. The organizers will display authentic weapons and uniforms of Bulgarian volunteers. Mihaylov shares his ambition to revive the era of Tsar Simeon. He notes the creation of two entirely Bulgarian fonts by his organization. Mihaylov wants to educate young Bulgarians as strong personalities and fighters. They will defend the country from the criminal model and create a better society.