EU commissioners voiced "shock" and pledged help after the killing, at the weekend, of a Bulgarian journalist who reported on alleged fraud in European funds.
"Again a courageous journalist falls in the fight for truth and against corruption," European Commission vice-president Frans Timmermans said.
"I will follow closely the investigation and offer help by EU agencies, if needed," EU justice commissioner Vera Jourova said.
They spoke after Viktoria Marinova, a 30-year ol...
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