Shooting, Blaze, and Panic in Central Belgrade: Tensions Boil Over at Pro-Government Camp
The center of Belgrade was cordoned off on Wednesday morning after gunfire erupted near the Serbian Parliament
Hemus Highway Construction Workers to Stage Protest Over Unpaid Wages
Business | July 4, 2014, Friday // 14:31
- Tweet
Send to Kindle
Employees of the construction company Avtomagistrali-Tcherno more threaten to stage protests and block the Hemus highway. Photo by bnr.bg.
Employees of Bulgaria's Avtomagistrali-Tcherno More construction company will stage a peaceful protest on Monday due to unpaid salaries.
The unpaid wages for April and May come up to BGN 1.3M and according to Petya Stoyanova, deputy head of the company, the payment is delayed by the Road Infrastructure Agency. As of June 27 the total sum due is about BGN 12M, although construction work is done on schedule.
A total of 450 employees will gather in front of the Regional administration in a silent protest on Monday. Workers threaten to block traffic on Hemus highway as well.
As of July 4, the protesters demand the resignation of the head of the Road Infrastructure Agency Stefan Chaykov, Nova Tv reports.
Avtomagistrali – Tcherno More company is a contractor on a stretch of the Hemus highway and employs 670 people, 450 of whom are members of the trade union at the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB).
Related Articles:
After Nepal, Bangladesh, Now Madagascar: President Flees as Gen Z-Led Protest Topples Government
After weeks of mass protests, Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has left the country, becoming the latest world leader forced out amid a wave of Gen Z-driven unrest sweeping multiple continents
World | October 14, 2025, Tuesday // 12:12
Bulgaria: Buhovo Residents Protest as Woman’s Killer Freed Despite Mental Illness
Residents of the Bulgarian town of Buhovo are expressing outrage and fear after a man with severe mental health issues was released despite setting a woman on fire two months ago
Crime | September 24, 2025, Wednesday // 14:00
Protest at the Bulgarian Parliament Turns Tragic: Police Officer Dies During WCC-DB Blockade
Members of "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria (WCC-DB) escalated their protest on Thursday morning by using their cars to block entrances to the National Assembly’s parking lot
Politics | September 18, 2025, Thursday // 09:55
Airport Workers in Varna and Burgas Launch Symbolic Protest Over Bonuses and Pay
Airport staff in Varna and Burgas are launching symbolic protests over unpaid bonuses and working conditions
Society | September 16, 2025, Tuesday // 10:25
Violent Clashes in Nepal: Gen Z-Led Demonstrations Spark Army Crackdown
The Nepal Army on Wednesday announced the imposition of prohibitory orders and continuation of the nationwide curfew in response to the escalating unrest driven by the Gen Z-led protest in various parts of the country
World | September 10, 2025, Wednesday // 12:00
Bulgaria’s Fuel Supply at Risk Amid Legal Changes, Opposition MP Cautions
Bulgaria could face uncertainty in fuel supplies in the coming months, warned Radoslav Ribarski
Bulgaria Unveils Euro Coin Designs as Country Prepares for 2026 Euro Introduction (VIDEO)
The Bulgarian National Bank has presented informational materials introducing the design of Bulgaria’s euro coins
Bulgaria Moves to Protect Lukoil Operations After Gunvor Deal Falls Through
Bulgaria’s government is moving quickly to introduce legislation that would allow the appointment of a special state manager to oversee the operations of Lukoil in the country.
Police Uncover Sophisticated Scheme to Drain Fuel from Lukoil Pipeline in Southern Bulgaria
Police in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria, have uncovered an organized criminal group responsible for siphoning large amounts of fuel from a Lukoil pipeline located south of the city.
European Commission Urges Bulgaria to Speed Up Expansion of Chiren Gas Storage
The European Commission has urged Bulgaria to move faster on expanding the capacity of the Chiren gas storage facility
Oisin Murphy Lands £50,000 World Pool Jockeys’ Championship at Ascot
Ascot Racecourse delivered another thrilling moment for British racing as Oisin Murphy claimed the £50,000 World Pool Jockeys’ Championship title.
Business | November 6, 2025, Thursday // 15:30
