Animal cruelty will be discussed today at a conference in Sofia, which will be opened by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov. The event is in response to the revelations about the trade in animal deaths and the online distribution of violent footage. Society was shaken by the revelations about the pranks and killings of animals for money, which were filmed and sold on the Internet by Gabriela Sashova and Krasimir Georgiev.
This case also led to protests. During the forum, new threats and effective solutions to protect animals will also be discussed. The forum is organized by MEP Emil Radev. The discussion is expected to include Interior Minister Daniel Mitov and Justice Minister Georgi Georgiev.