Protest in Burgas: Demanding Fair Elections, Saraphov's Resignation, and Reforms

19.12.2025 | Burgas

Citizens took to the streets in Burgas with demands for transparent elections, the removal of Saraphov, and reforms in healthcare and the judicial system. The protesters are calling for 100% machine voting and the affirmation of Bulgaria as a European state.

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Citizens protested in Burgas tonight in front of the municipality building, demanding change and fair elections. The main goal of the demonstration is to insist on transparent and honest elections, with the protesters expressing dissatisfaction with the political processes in the country.

Among the key demands is the removal of Borislav Sarafov from the position of acting chief prosecutor. Dissatisfaction is also provoked by the fact that the state budget was again put on the agenda, as according to the protesters, the government has fallen and should not make any more key decisions.

The demonstrators are calling for changes to the Electoral Code and for holding fair elections with 100% machine voting. Their demands also include reforms in healthcare and the judicial system and the establishment of Bulgaria as a European state. The protesters carried placards with the inscriptions "Sarafov out!", "Only with machines" and "Silence will cost us dearly".