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Riots before Bulgarian Parliament

Published: September 4, 2013; 14:41 · (Vindobona)

Government opponents tried to break through security fences.

Riots before Bulgarian Parliament / Picture: © Flickr

On Wednesday, participants of a protest in front of the parliamentary building in Sofia tried several times to break through the security fence. However, a heavily armed special force prevented the protesters from entering the building. Members of the parliament had a session for the first time after the summer break. At least one demonstrator was arrested.

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