Position of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
28 July 2023 News
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemns the incidents of 27 July 2023, in Skopje, in which Bulgarian citizens, supporters of PFC Levski, were injured, and one of them — especially seriously.
The wounded Bulgarian citizen is currently in a stable but serious general condition and is recovering after surgery in a hospital in Skopje. Representatives of the Bulgarian Embassy are in constant contact with the injured Bulgarian compatriot and his relatives, as well as with the local health authorities.
We regret that the positive and sporting spirit of the match between PFC Levski and FC Shkupi was marred by acts of aggression off the football pitch. We expect the competent authorities in the Republic of North Macedonia to take the necessary action for an effective investigation and administration of justice in relation to this serious incident.
Once again, we stress the key importance of taking effective measures to prevent such acts of aggression and ensure the safety of all citizens.