Bulgaria, European Union and protest

Far-right opponents of euro adoption storm EU offices in Bulgaria
Thousands of supporters of Bulgaria's ultra-nationalist pro-Russian Vazrazhdane (Revival) party fought with police on February 23 as they attempted to storm the European Union mission in Sofia during a protest against the country's planned adoption of the euro.
Bulgaria's anti-euro protesters try to storm EU mission building
The anti-government protesters, chanting "Resignation" and "No to the Euro", threw red paint, firecrackers and Molotov cocktails at the EU building in Sofia, setting the front door on fire before the police pushed them away.
Bulgaria’s pro-Russian party vandalises EU offices in Sofia
SOFIA – The pro-Russian Vazrazhdane party vandalised the EU office in Sofia during its protest against Bulgaria’s possible accession to the eurozone, drawing sharp reactions from Ursula von der Leyen and all parliamentary parties. The pro-Russian party agitators threw red…
ANTI-EURO PROTESTERS SET FIRE OUTSIDE EU MISSION IN SOFIA
According to an opinion poll conducted by the Bulgarian Mjara Institute at the end of January, more than half of adults (57.1 per cent) are against the introduction of the euro "in principle", while 39 per cent are in favour. Only 25.7 per cent support joining the eurozone in 2026.
Bulgaria's Eurozone Entry Sparks Nationalist Protests
Nationalist protesters clashed with police in Sofia, Bulgaria, over government plans to join the eurozone. Organized by the Vazrazhdane party, the demonstrations involved red paint and firecrackers thrown at the European Commission office.
Anti-Euro Protesters Attack EU Building In Bulgaria
Supporters of Bulgaria's pro-Russian party Vazrazhdane (Revival) clashed with police and set fire to the entrance of the European Commission building in Sofia on February 22. The incident occurred during a protest against Bulgaria's adoption of the euro.
Anti-EU protesters storm EU mission in Bulgaria
Our EU office has been vandalized,” said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, calling the attack “outrageous.”
Bulgaria's Revival Party Clashes Over Euro Adoption
Supporters of Bulgaria's ultra-nationalist Revival party clashed with police while attempting to storm the EU mission in Sofia. Protests erupted against Bulgaria's plans to adopt the euro, with demonstrators voicing concerns over loss of financial independence.
1,000 Bulgarian Nationalists Protest Against Government Plans to Adopt Euro Currency
Police in Bulgaria’s capital have clashed with nationalist protesters who demanded that the government scrap plans to bring the country into the eurozone
Clashes erupt as Bulgarian nationalists march against euro
Several thousand people rallied outside Bulgaria's central bank and the European Commission building in Sofia to protest government plans to introduce the euro as official currency.Clashes broke out between police and nationalist protesters in Bulgaria's capital,
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Red Paint at Russian Embassy in Bulgaria Marks War Anniversary Protest
The main entrance of the Russian Embassy in Sofia was splattered with red paint by activists from the civil movement "BOEC." The demonstration, held on the eve of the third anniversary of Russia’s war ...
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FAS: Bulgaria corn crop smallest in 12 years
SOFIA, BULGARIA — Bulgaria harvested its smallest corn crop since 2012 as adverse weather conditions reduced this year’s crop ...
Bulgaria eyes interim water deal with Greece before summer
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said on Thursday his government was seeking an interim agreement with Greece to end ...
UK targets people-smuggling gangs by partnering with Bulgaria
The UK’s contribution to that effort is symbolised by the Bulgarian and Union flags on the harness of the dog that was trained by the UK’s National Crime Agency to sniff out the kind of rubber used to ...
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Bulgaria: Five charged over clash at House of Europe building during protest led by pro-Kremlin party
Five people, one a minor, are facing criminal charges in connection with the clash with police and vandalism at the House of ...