The so-called “toxic trio”, organizers of the anti-government protests in Bulgaria, have called for mass participation in the 5th “Grand National Uprising” called for 16 October, the 100th day of protest.
The protesters are demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Boyko Borissov, of Prosecutor General Ivan Geshev, early elections, amendments to the constitution.
Last night’s 97th day of protest passed without incident. Imitation banknotes were handed out from the improvised speakers’ stand, an allusion to PM Borissov who, months before his term of office expires and amidst continuing protests, has been talking about raising minimum pensions and the salaries of schoolteachers and university lecturers. In the words of one protester he is “bribing voters”.
As every night the protesters marched to Eagles’ Bridge where they temporarily blocked traffic, BNR reports.
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