/ world today news/ The gendarmerie, guarding the Onion March in the capital, split the procession into groups of 20 people, who walk separately from each other to the monument of Vasil Levski.
Torches are also expected to be lit at the monument.
Before the start of the Onion March in Sofia, the police detained 7 people. Two of the men were carrying knives and boxing gloves. During an inspection of a Volvo car and the five men in it, batons, knives and sprays were found. The seven were taken to various district police stations for follow-up. Gendarmerie and police were gathered around the NDK for the Onion March. There were 2 water cannons in the NDK area. The procession is organized by the Bulgarian National Union. Most of the parties in Bulgaria declared against the holding of the Onion March. The municipal councilors of Sofia also came out with a declaration against the Lukov march. Thus, in fact, the holding of the procession was not coordinated, this was confirmed a few days ago by the mayor of Sofia, Yordanka Fandakova.
Russia and the United States also opposed the march.
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Welcome to World Today News. With us today, we have two guests to discuss the recent developments around the Onion March in Sofia, Bulgaria. Mr. Ivan Petrov, a local historian and Mrs. Elena Dimitrova, a journalist from the Bulgarian National Union, are our guests.
**Ivan Petrov:** Firstly, can you tell us about the significance of the Onion March in Bulgaria? How does it relate to the country’s cultural or historical heritage?
**Elena Dimitrova:** The Onion March commemorates the Bulgarian hero Vasil Levski, who was executed in Sofia in 1873. It is organized by the Bulgarian National Union to honor his memory and promote national pride. However, there are controversies surrounding the event due to the presence of white supremacist groups and neo-Nazis who misuse it as a platform for their ideologies.
**Ivan Petrov:** Could you elaborate on the security measures taken by the gendarmerie during the march? Why was the procession split into groups of 20 people?
**Elena Dimitrova:** The gendarmerie has a duty to maintain peace and order during the event. Splitting the procession into groups of 20 people helps manage crowd control and prevent any possible violence. The fact that torches were also allowed to be lit at the monument is consistent with traditional practices associated with commemorating historical figures.
**Ivan Petrov:** You mentioned that some attendees were detained by the police. Could you share more details about this incident? Were they affiliated with any specific groups or carrying any suspicious items?
**Elena Dimitrova:** Seven people were detained before the start of the march. Two of them were carrying knives and boxing gloves, which is definitely against the law. The other five men in the Volvo car had batons, knives, and sprays. It’s unfortunate that these individuals decided to break the law, but it’s essential to maintain public safety during such events.
**Ivan Petrov:** The municipal council of Sofia and Russia have spoken out against the Onion March. What is your take on their opposition, and how do you think it affects the event’s legitim
