Several hundred Bulgarians have gathered in front of Parliament to protest against the country’s Socialist-led government, with some of the protesters, throwing tomatoes, cucumbers and eggs.
Curiously, one demonstrator threw a tin of caviar at Parliament, explaining “that’s what the MPs are used to eating at breakfast.”
Protesters are chanting “Resign!” and “Red trash!” according to reporters.
Meanwhile, the Bulgarian Parliament had a quorum for a second day in a row, as lawmakers from the ultranationalist Ataka (Attack) party showed up for work.
Upon arriving, Ataka leader Volen Siderov once again accused journalists of being “paid” to support the nationwide anti-government protests.
Friday is the 15th consecutive day of massive peaceful protests in the country and a bigger rally is to start at 6:30 pm.
The peaceful anti-government demonstrations in Bulgaria were triggered by the appointment of notorious media mogul Delyan Peevski as Chair of the State Agency for National Security (DANS).
The decision was eventually reversed, yet protesters went on to demand the resignation of the socialist-led government over ties with oligarchs, an end to opaque policies, and Election Code amendments aimed at guaranteeing a greater representation of Bulgarian citizens in the government.