The Zashtita trade union has announced three days of demonstrations in Sofia from 9 to 11 November. The first gathering is planned for Monday evening at Independence Square. The organisers say the action is driven by rising living costs, stagnant incomes and problems in healthcare.
What is planned
For the first two evenings, the announced route leads from the square by the Council of Ministers to the Ministry of Health. The first gathering is listed for 17:30 in the latest notice reviewed.
The protest comes as proposals for next year’s budget are being discussed. The organisers are bringing demands on pay and public services together in the same action. The schedule sets out the union’s plans. The scale of participation and any government response will become clear after the demonstrations begin.
