Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2025 All Rights Reserved

Peaceful protests in Gabrovo turn violent

Photo: BGNES

On Thursday (April 11) thousands of citizens protested downtown Gabrovo for the second consecutive day amid tensions that arose from an incident in which three men of Roma origin were recorded on a video assaulting a shop assistant. As a result, there were clashes between the citizens and the gendarmerie. Three people, including one Police officer, were slightly injured in the clashes. Nine people were detained. Bulgaria’s Deputy Premier Tomislav Donchev and Gabrovo Mayor Tanya Hristova tried to talk with the protesters, but were welcomed with demands for resignation instead.  At a briefing held on Friday morning Deputy Premier Donchev commented that the peoples’ anger is fair, but called on everyone to protest peacefully. The Mayor of Gabrovo Tanya Hristova called on the political parties to avoid using the topic related to ethnic peace for political purposes and asked the citizens to refrain from violence, because in her words nothing can be achieved through violence.




Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!
Listen to the daily news from Bulgaria presented in "Bulgaria Today" podcast, available in Spotify.

More from category

PM Zhelyazkov: We’re past the time for political debates on the euro

The government will not debate the introduction of the euro in Bulgaria , said Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov at a discussion organised by the Economic and Social Council of the Republic of Bulgaria. He added that all responsible politicians and..

published on 5/27/25 4:25 PM

Prosecutor's Office moves to curb youth gang violence

Five incidents involving attacks by gangs of the so-called “locals” were recorded in Sofia just last week . Several individuals have been detained and preliminary investigations have been launched. Those over 16 are facing charges, while juveniles are..

published on 5/27/25 3:08 PM

Myara Agency: Nearly 40% of Bulgarians will not be going on holiday this summer

A survey by the Myara sociology agency, reported by BTA, found that 38% of Bulgarians cannot or will not vacation this summer. This was an answer given mostly by older people from small towns. Study reveals one fifth of Bulgarians live in poverty..

published on 5/27/25 1:47 PM