Pernik

British

/ ˈpɛrnik /

noun

Former name (1949–62): Dimitrovo. an industrial town in W Bulgaria, on the Struma River. Pop: 84 000 (2005 est)

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Alfozan's lawyer William Pernik disputes that, saying Alfozan had a US naturalization interview scheduled on November 6.

From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026

Alfozan’s attorney, William Pernik, declined to comment, saying in an email he and his client were focused on preparing for a hearing scheduled for Monday.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

Alfozan “came to this country years ago as a young person with a dream,” Pernik said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

Stanislav Vladimirov, mayor of Pernik, a Bulgarian town close to the site, said that accidents were common in the area because of the notoriously dangerous roads.

From New York Times ● Nov. 23, 2021

The steel mill at Pernik is to be modernized, also with Soviet assistance.

From Area Handbook for Bulgaria by Violeta D. Baluyut

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