Bulgarian Eco-activists Renew Street Protests

Society | September 4, 2007, Tuesday // 00:00
Bulgaria: Bulgarian Eco-activists Renew Street Protests Police had to intervene against the eco-activists, in an attempt to make way for the traffic during the evening rush hour around the Levski monument. Photo by Kameliya Atanasova (Sofia Photo Agency)

Bulgarian eco-activists renewed their street protests on Tuesday evening, blocking traffic at the Levski monument in downtown Sofia.

Close to 200 people protested against what they called "the systematic destruction of Bulgarian environment".

Two people were arrested, including one woman, for lying down on the boulevard, impeding the traffic.

Eco-activists have gone on street protests repeatedly this summer, voicing their disapproval against construction carried out in protected areas, including the Strandzha and Rila natural parks.

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