Protests Continue in Bulgaria

2 Bulgarian Protesters Arrested for Throwing Tomatoes at Parliament

Novinite.com – 7/10/13

Police have told the Bulgarian National Radio that the two protesters would be charged with petty hooliganism. Photo by Bulfoto

Two young Bulgarians were arrested Wednesday after they threw tomatoes at the Parliament in Sofia during an anti-government protest.

The two men, who took part in the now-traditional “coffee-drinking” protest in downtown Sofia, will likely have to pay fines.

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Bulgarian Police to Appease Protesters by Photographing Them

Novinite.com – 7/10/13

The anti-government protests in Bulgaria are currently in their 27th day. Photo by BGNES

For days now, the protesters are accusing the Interior Ministry of intentionally downsizing their number. The police say they have no way of counting those who join the march, which traditionally starts from Independence square, at a later time.

The anti-government protests in Bulgaria are currently in their 27th day.

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Bulgaria Enters 27th Day of Massive Anti-Govt Protests

Novinite.com – 7/10/13

Photo by Lora Fileva/Dnevnik.bg

Bulgarians have launched fresh rallies seeking to oust the country’s Socialist-led government, with Wednesday marking the 27th day of massive protests.

A new “themed” protest called “A Working Day Ouside” is to be staged early on Wednesday in front of Parliament in downtown Sofia.

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