Massive Anti-Government Protests Sweep Bulgaria Over Corruption and Budget Plans

Protests Sweep Bulgaria Over Corruption and Budget Plans

Tens of thousands of Bulgarians took to the streets across major cities on February 11, 2026, as widespread anti-government protests continued to sweep the country. The demonstrations, which have been ongoing for several days, are centered around corruption allegations against Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov's center-right government and its handling of the 2026 draft budget.