http://www.euronews.com/2013/07/21/bulgaria-anti-government-protesters-stand-firm-outside-parliament/   Anti-government protests have been continuing outside Bulgaria’s parliament over the weekend. Demonstrations have been held for more than five weeks calling for the coalition led by Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski to resign. Thousands of people turn out in Sofia daily to take a stand against the corruption they believe is endemic within the government. Recent polls suggest 60 percent of Bulgarians disapprove of Oresharski’s cabinet. A smaller rival rally in support of the government also took place on Sunday. Vladimir Pisanchev has been elected the new head of the State Agency of National Security (DANS). Media mogul Delyan Peyevski was originally appointed to the position – triggering the start of the protests.   bron: euronews.com.

Scores of Bulgarians took to the streets of the capital Sofia on Friday, the 76th anniversary of the birth of the country’s national hero, Vasil Levski. For over a month daily rallies have been held to call for the resignation of the new government protesters accuse of being riddled with corruption. “It’s just unique, not only do I have the feeling I live in a police state but in a state which has absolutely nothing to do with its people,” said one man taking part in the latest demonstrations. “We are sitting here because Sofia must be blocked. Let’s all go onto the streets today because Sofia must be blocked.

De president brengt hier zijn stem uit bij de verkiezingen in mei De Bulgaarse president Rosen Plevneliev heeft vrijdag opgeroepen tot nieuwe parlementsverkiezingen. Volgens hem is dit de enige weg uit de politieke chaos die het land al het hele jaar lamlegt. Bulgaarse kiezers zijn amper bekomen van de vorige verkiezingen, die op 2 mei zijn gehouden.