Initially, there was a demonstration in front of the National Assembly, then a motorcade started on “Tsarigradsko shose” Blvd.
The trade unions today organized a demonstration in front of the National Assembly and a march along the “Tsarigradsko Shose” boulevard. Vehicles from all over the country joined the protest. The reason for the dissatisfaction is the effect of the crisis on the income and life of Bulgarians.
SEE PHOTOS OF THE PROTEST HERE
Tsar Osvoboditel Blvd., in the section between Rakovski St. and Vasil Levski Blvd., as well as the perimeter around Alexander Nevsky Square, are closed to cars. The parade passes through “Tsarigradsko Shose” Blvd. and reaches Aviation Square.
The demands of the unions are 14. KNSB and CT “Podkrepa” insist on an increase to compensate for inflation. The budget for 2023 should be adopted as soon as possible. They also want an increase in medical insurance from BGN 710 to BGN 850 from January 1, 2023.
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KNSB and KT Podkrepa prepared a joint statement with urgent measures to solve the problems facing Bulgarian citizens.
Around 2 pm, President Rumen Radev will meet with the leaders of the trade union organizations.
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