"One of the reasons why Bulgaria is in first place in cancer, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases in Europe is clear. For years, garbage has been illegally brought into our country and is poisoning the nature and air. A mega trial is underway in Italy. Seven people have already been arrested (politicians, officials, businessmen) for forging documents and unregulated export of garbage to Bulgaria. Supposedly fit for burning. They replaced it!" - said the leader of "Unruly Bulgaria" Cornelia Ninova and added:
"The Italian "Anti-Mafia" Directorate presented shocking data. They poisoned us. In complicity with Bulgarian companies. They were not fit for burning, but were dumped and buried in forests and farmland - construction waste, textiles, chemicals, insulation, which seriously pollutes the environment. They poisoned us!
I have been fighting this problem for years. Back in 2019, I raised the issue in parliament. I gave press conferences. I visited, photographed and showed places with tons of discarded garbage. I complained to institutions. They laughed while I defended the lives and health of our people. They threatened me to stop. I didn't stop. The Italian authorities confirmed today that I was right about everything. The fight for clean food, water and air continues!"