11. Holds unanimously that there has been a violation of Article 25 § 1 of the Convention in respect of all three applicants; 12. Holds unanimously that the respondent State is to pay, within three months: (a) to the first applicant, in respect of non-pecuniary damage, 6 million Bulgarian leva; (b) to all three applicants, in respect of costs and expenses, 14,860 (fourteen thousand eight hundred and sixty) pounds sterling to be converted into Bulgarian leva at the rate applicable on the date of settlement, together with 7,600 (seven thousand six hundred) pounds sterling, less 38,087 French francs to be converted into pounds sterling at the rate applicable on the date of settlement, together with any value-added tax which may be payable; and (c) that simple interest at an annual rate of 5.08% shall be payable on the above sums awarded in Bulgarian leva, and of 7.5% in respect of the above sums awarded in pounds sterling from the expiry of the above-mentioned three months until settlement; 13. Dismisses the remainder of the claim for just satisfaction. Done in English and in French, and delivered at a public hearing in the Human Rights Building, Strasbourg, on 28 October 1998. Signed: Rudolf Bernhardt President Signed: Herbert Petzold Registrar In accordance with Article 51 § 2 of the Convention and Rule 53 § 2 of Rules of Court A, the partly dissenting opinion of Mr Mifsud Bonnici is annexed to this judgment. Initialled: R. B. Initialled: H. P. partly dissenting opinion OF jUDGE mifsud bonnici 1. I am in agreement with my brother judges on all counts except two which refer to Article 3 of the Convention.