GBAF Logo
Global Banking & Finance Awards® 2026 Nominations open, free to enter Nominate now →
K+S revenue report highlights Q2 revenue miss and sales volume drop - Global Banking & Finance Review
Image illustrating K+S's Q2 financial report, showing a decline in revenue and sales volume due to logistical challenges. Relevant to banking and finance news.
Headlines

Bulgarian football club owner Iliyan Filipov shot dead, BNR reports

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on September 30, 2026

1 min read

· Last updated: September 30, 2026

Add as preferred source on Google

Bulgarian Football Club Owner Iliyan Filipov Shot Dead in Plovdiv

Details Surrounding the Death of Iliyan Filipov

Incident Overview

SOFIA, Sept 30 (Reuters) - A prominent Bulgarian businessman and president of a top league football club was shot dead in the city of Plovdiv early on Wednesday, BNR news and other local media reported.

Victim Profile

Iliyan Filipov - owner of one of Bulgaria's largest transport and logistics companies, PIMK, and majority shareholder in FC Botev Plovdiv - was killed around 1 a.m. local time at a property he owned in the city, according to the reports.

Police Response

Officers had blocked the main exit and entry points in Plovdiv, which is around 90 miles southeast capital the capital Sofia, the police force said.

Official Statement

"We are actively pursuing all possible leads," Plovdiv District Prosecutor Vanya Hristeva said in a briefing.

Media Coverage

(Reporting by Stoyan Nenov, Writing by Angeliki Koutantou; Editing by Andrew Heavens)

Key Takeaways

  • Filipov, owner of major transport company PIMK and majority shareholder of FC Botev Plovdiv, was shot dead at his Plovdiv property around 1 a.m. local time. (24plovdiv.bg)
  • Police sealed off main entry and exit points of Plovdiv and active investigations are ongoing, prosecutor Vanya Hristeva confirmed. (24plovdiv.bg)
  • Filipov was a key figure in both Bulgaria’s logistics sector and its football scene, involved in stadium development and club management. (24plovdiv.bg)

References

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was Iliyan Filipov?
Iliyan Filipov was a prominent Bulgarian businessman and president of the football club FC Botev Plovdiv.
Where was Iliyan Filipov shot dead?
He was shot dead at a property he owned in the city of Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
What is known about the investigation into Iliyan Filipov's death?
Police in Plovdiv have blocked main exit and entry points and are actively pursuing all possible leads.
What businesses was Iliyan Filipov associated with?
Filipov owned one of Bulgaria's largest transport and logistics companies, PIMK, and was the majority shareholder in FC Botev Plovdiv.
When did the shooting of Iliyan Filipov take place?
The incident occurred around 1 a.m. local time on Wednesday.

Tags

Related Articles

More from Headlines

Explore more articles in the Headlines category