The Fifth Great People’s Uprising received solid support from Europe

The fifth Great People’s Uprising, with the resignation of Prime Minister Boyko Borissov, his government and Attorney General Ivan Geshev, received strong European support.

MEPs from different countries expressed their support for Bulgarians protesting for 100 days live or online in the triangle of power in Sofia. These are Ramona Strugariou from Romania, Ivan Sincic from Croatia and Paul Tang from the Netherlands. Claire Daly from Ireland was supposed to participate online as well, but heavy rains prevented the connection. The organizers of the “Poison Trio” announced that this is the last major protest of its kind.

There were people in the square from Ruse, Varna, Yambol, Lovech, Haskovo, Pernik, Dimitrovgrad, Burgas, Cherven Bryag, who came to express their dissatisfaction with the government.

The main protest was joined by students in a procession from the Rectorate of the University of Sofia. They carried a huge banner reading “Resignation”, which they waved under the windows of the Council of Ministers. The protesters succeeded in getting the Interior Ministry to let in a group of protesting students, who had been tried to prevent security guards from participating in the demonstration in Nezavisimost Square (see below).

Photo: Ivaylo Nikolchovski

After the speeches in the triangle of power, the protest went back to the BNT building, although this week the “Panorama” program announced that it would not invite politicians.

Europe is not blind

He was the first MEP to address the protesters in Sofia Ivan Sincic from Croatia.

“I am here tonight to say that Europe is not blind. Europe will support you because we are all one. In my country, Croatia, corruption is also high. The government is arresting small businesses, stealing businesses, bringing in people This is not Just a Bulgarian problem, corruption must end everywhere. “he said.

Ivan Sincic stressed that in his homeland, like Bulgaria, there is no rule of law.

“I know you are tired of poverty, of all this corruption. But you must not stop, now is the time to continue your fight against corruption. You have been achieving freedom for 100 days and showing that you are not afraid, you will inspire my people too. in Croatia to fight corruption “, he said.

Ivan Sinčič, sn. BGNES

They hinder certain media and politicians

“Things in Bulgaria must change, prevent corruption, avoid bribery. A country that does not fight against these vices cannot prosper. Certain media that distort things and facts also interfere. And some politicians who prefer the version of the gangsters , oligarchs and corrupt people “, Dutch MEP Paul Tang told the protesters.

“If they get in our way and get in the way, let them go”he is stressed.

He added that he admired the bravery of the protesters to take to the streets for 100 days, exposing politicians and corruption in the country.

The MEP stressed that the EP adopted a resolution that fully supports the Bulgarian people against corruption. “We are fighting so that European money does not fall into the hands of corrupt governments whose countries do not have free media.”, Paul Tang concluded.

Paul Tang, sn. BGNES

Romanian MEP Ramona Strugariu (the “Renew Europe” group in the EP) addressed the protesters online from Brussels, and the image was broadcast on the facade of the new National Assembly, the former party house.

“You have to defend your free media and you have to vote, that is the only way you will have a true democracy. Do not support those who lie and steal. Go and vote. If you do not have uncorrupted politicians, believe them, if you do not have them, choose among those who are in the square. I believe in your strength, you will win “Ramona Strugariu said.

He advised Bulgarians never to think that politicians are heroes.

“They are not heroes, they are there to work. The politicians must be responsible for your having an independent and functional justice. The citizens of Bulgaria must fight for fair justice. To take care of the people, not to line their own pockets.”, she said.

Irish MEP Claire Daly could not be turned on due to heavy rain. He is expected to participate tomorrow in the 101st day of protests.

Students: Police stopped us for our banner, but we are here together

Students from Sofia’s St. Kliment Ohridski University said that when they arrived at the protest, the police detained them because of their banner.

“The police began to demand fictitious helmets. You helped us and showed again that when we are many and united, we are strong.”, they said.

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Students insist that young people are the force that will change the status quo.

“We decided to take part in the protest ourselves and show that the students are the right people who can think. We want the students to give new strength to the protest.”the young people explained.

“We believe that young people have a future in Bulgaria. That is why we call on them to join the protest, because otherwise a new beginning will not be achieved.”they said.

Photo: Georgi Kozhuakharov

The students insisted that they did not want to go abroad. We must expect an active public debate on quality governance and make clear “If the Attorney General fulfills the functions required of him or that some order him to perform”said the young people.

“We hope that students will regain their role as corrective and guide in society. We want a competitive environment in which people stand out for their personal qualities, not for their acquaintances.” they concluded.

“He who is afraid of pigs, do not walk on the yellow cobblestones”

Сн. Ivaylo Nikolchovski

The musician Vasil Gyurov He also directed his rhetoric at unfree media, noting that they denigrated anyone who tried to stand in the way of the corrupt.

He quotes Bernard Shaw saying “You should not fight a pig because it will get dirty and because the pig likes it“.

“But when everything around us becomes a pigsty, things are different. We will have to get dirty. He who is afraid of pigs does not walk on yellow cobblestones.”He concluded.

Public relations expert Arman Babikyan From the “Poison Trio” they greeted the protesters, who are not afraid of the torrential rain that falls on the capital.

“Mr. Borissov is dry, and hopefully soon, and warm,” he said.

“There is a person: Boyko Metodiev Borisov, who chose himself instead of Bulgarian reputation, chose himself instead of the economy and EU funds, chose himself instead of wealth and knowledge, he chose himself instead of the collapse of his own party. “added.

At 8.30 pm, Professor Velislav Minekov asked the protesters to walk to the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral to see the royal parliament.

Politicians did not participate in “Panorama”, but the eggs flew in BNT

Due to the Fifth Great People’s Insurrection held tonight in Sofia, politicians did not participate in the political review program “Panorama” at BNT. However, tonight there was a protest under the windows of national television with slogans. “Mutri out” Y “Resignation”. The protesters demanded the resignation of their boss, Emil Koshlukov.

Shortly before 10:20 pm, the tension in front of BNT intensified after reserve general Dimitar Shivikov called people into the building to participate in the “Panorama” show. Police immediately cordoned off the building and managed to contain the protesters.

Some of the protesters shot the building with eggs that survived on the ground floor. Hooded men appeared among the protesters, chanting messages rhyming with the spirit of soccer propaganda, but no serious tension emerged.

At 10:30 p.m., the policemen who were at the entrance to the national media, at the request of the protesters, removed their helmets and helmets and the protest continued peacefully.

Last Friday, the civil association BOEC, “Justice for All” and “Democratic Bulgaria” greeted politicians with awkward questions and slogans as they left the San Stefano building. So far, GERB deputy Daniela Daritkova, Andrey Novakov MEP, ministers Denitsa Sacheva, Kostadin Angelov and Desislava Ahladova have “met” with the protesters’ discontent.

The uprising started in Ruse

The fifth Great People’s Uprising began with a protest in front of the Regional Eco-inspection in Ruse. The participants demanded real action to solve the problem of dirty air in the city.

People began to gather in front of the building around 07:30 in the morning, wearing gas masks and signs that read “Stop the genocide for Ruse”, “How long are you going to poison us”, “No to corruption” and “Resignation”.

Once again they demanded 24-hour monitoring of companies, constant video surveillance and the construction of a sensor system to identify the sources of unpleasant odors, as well as detect the direction of the wind to determine where the contamination is coming from.

The protest in Ruse, photo: BGNES

Dissidents believe the air problem is related to corruption and the rule of law. According to Ruse residents, the institutions have not begun work to identify sources of air pollution.

“If I knew how, I would do it. I don’t know how, but I think there are organizations and institutions that need to know how I want from them, personally I – Andriana Nikolova, the citizen Andriana Nikolova, I want to let them do their job. That’s why I’m here” .a participant of the demonstration told BNR.

The third and fourth popular uprisings were also driven by the residents of Ruse, who blocked the roundabout in front of the Danube Bridge.

The protest in Sofia, photo: BGNES

1256 intellectuals with open letter

Meanwhile, it became clear that 1,256 intellectuals have already signed the open letter demanding the resignations of the government, the attorney general, as well as BNT CEO Emil Koshlukov. Initially, it was signed by 123 directors, actors, musicians, journalists, scientists, teachers, and teachers.

The signature collection has now been completed and the letter will be sent to the European Parliament and some of the main western media on Monday.