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Protest Erupts in Bulgaria Demanding Anti-Corruption Commission's Resignation

7/23/2025

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Protesters rallied outside Bulgaria's Counter-Corruption Commission, calling for the resignation of acting chair Anton Slavchev and the commission's dissolution. Organized by the civic movement BOEC, the demonstration intensified after Varna's mayor was arrested. Tensions flared as police blocked an attempt to submit a complaint against a local councilor, leading to one arrest amidst the chaos.

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Protesters rallied outside Bulgaria's Counter-Corruption Commission, calling for the resignation of acting chair Anton Slavchev and the commission's dissolution. Organized by the civic movement BOEC, the demonstration intensified after Varna's mayor was arrested. Tensions flared as police blocked an attempt to submit a complaint against a local councilor, leading to one arrest amidst the chaos.