Sofia – From February 13th to 15th, several events organized by nationalist groups from across Europe took place in the Bulgarian capital, Sofia, commemorating historical figures and the German-Bulgarian military comradeship. The highlight was the traditional Lukov March on February 14th, which drew hundreds of participants from Bulgaria and abroad.
Opening Ceremonies with Wreath Laying
One day before the official march, on February 13th, activists from Bulgaria and Germany gathered for a silent commemoration. They began by honoring the life and work of Bulgarian General Hristo Lukov at his grave. A Bulgarian activist from the BNS (Nationalist Movement Bulgaria) paid tribute to the military’s achievements before Claus Cremer from HEIMAT/APF addressed the gathering. He emphasized the importance of European cooperation and also recalled the historical military comradeship between Bulgaria and Germany.
The event began with wreath-laying ceremonies. Afterwards, the participants proceeded to the German military cemetery in Sofia, where a joint commemoration of fallen soldiers took place. During a minute of silence, those present remembered not only the fallen soldiers, but also the victims of the bombing of Dresden and all crimes they believed had been committed against their own people.
Traditional Torchlight March through Sofia
The following day, February 14, the annual Lukov Memorial March was held. The event was part of a series of national commemorations that same weekend, which also included marches in Dresden and Budapest. In Sofia, in addition to Bulgarian nationalists, official delegations from Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Croatia participated.
The lively demonstration through the city center proceeded without incident. It concluded with a dignified torchlight memorial service in front of the house where General Lukov was assassinated by communist terrorists in 1943. The speakers emphasized the importance of “national and European resistance,” which, even in 2026, “takes a clear stand and represents the interests of the people.”
Following the rally, Cremer and a representative of the Bulgarian BNS officially exchanged their organizational flags to underscore the friendly relations and solidarity between the groups.
Spontaneous Action in Front of the French Embassy
One day later, on February 15, Bulgarian and German activists seized the opportunity for a spontaneous solidarity rally. In front of the French Embassy in Sofia, they protested the violent death of a French nationalist in Lyon. Their French comrade, Quentin, had been beaten to death in an attack by political opponents. The participants in the Sofia demonstration condemned the act as a “cowardly murder by left-wing terrorists” and paid tribute to their fallen comrade.
