Summary
The Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Rosen Zhelyazkov, and his government have resigned following large-scale protests in the capital, Sofia, and other cities. Protesters accused the government of corruption and demanded change, resulting in a decision to resign before a scheduled parliamentary no-confidence vote.
Key Facts
- Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov and his government have resigned.
- This decision came after protests were held in Sofia and other cities, with participants accusing them of corruption.
- The resignation occurred ahead of a planned no-confidence vote in parliament.
- Bulgaria is set to join the eurozone in 20 days, on January 1.
- The protests gathered around 50,000 to 100,000 people in Sofia.
- Critics include oligarch Delyan Peevski and ex-Prime Minister Boyko Borissov.
- Protesters projected messages like "Resignation" and "Mafia Out" on government buildings.
- President Rumen Radev supported the call for the government's resignation.
