
Bulgarian Government Resigns After Nationwide Anti-Corruption Protests
Citing “the will of the people,” Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov announced his cabinet’s resignation, saying that the wave of civic energy should be “supported and encouraged.”

Citing “the will of the people,” Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov announced his cabinet’s resignation, saying that the wave of civic energy should be “supported and encouraged.”

The opposition coalition PP-DB has meanwhile threatened to submit a no-confidence motion as early as this week if the government does not resign.

Tens of thousands rallied outside parliament demanding political change, as clashes with police and attacks on ruling-party offices exposed deep anger over Bulgaria’s draft 2026 budget.

Demonstrators accuse the government of forcing through tax hikes that will hit workers and businesses as Bulgaria prepares to join the Eurozone.

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A NATO official emphasized that Washington’s commitment remains clear, describing the downsizing “adjustment.”

Hungarian authorities confirm they will facilitate safe passage for the Russian President attending the upcoming summit.

Twenty member states warn that the inability to remove rejected or criminal Afghan asylum seekers is undermining public trust and putting European security at risk.

Igor Grechushkin—linked to the 2020 Beirut blast—has been arrested in Bulgaria and may face extradition.

Bulgarian authorities have dismissed the Russian interference claim, citing minor technical GPS issues on board the Commission chief’s aircraft.