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Malek Fouda

Thousands protest in Bulgaria ahead of final parliamentary vote on controversial new budget plan

Thousands took to the streets of the Bulgarian capital, Sofia, on Wednesday evening to denounce the steep taxes announced in next year’s budget draft, ahead of a final parliamentary vote on the matter.

The opposition coalition between the “We Continue the Change” and “Democratic Bulgaria” parties organised the rally, drawing an estimated 20,000 protesters. The demonstration comes as the Balkan country prepares to enter the Eurozone at the beginning of next year.

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