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Anti-government protests in Bulgaria continue for 14th day

published on 7/22/20 6:57 PM | updated on 7/22/20 7:28 PM

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Anti-government protests continue for the 14th consecutive day in the centre of Sofia between the buildings of the Council of Ministers and the Presidency. At the moment the situation is calm. Protest marches have been organized in other cities as well.

The protesting citizens insist on early elections and machine voting.

A protest is also taking place in front of the Court Palace in the capital, demanding the resignation of Bulgaria's prosecutor general Ivan Geshev. It is organized by the youth organization of "Da, Bulgaria" (Yes, Bulgaria) - "MlaDa Bulgaria".

Earlier today, a protest was held in Sofia and other cities by employees in the gambling business against amendments to the Gambling Act

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