Police Prepare for Possible Tensions as Thousands Expected at Sofia Protests

Between 3,000 and 5,000 people are anticipated to participate in the protests in Sofia, according to Chief Inspector Ivan Georgiev of the Capital Directorate of Interior (SDVR). He noted that additional officials from the Ministry of Interior and other regions of Bulgaria have been deployed in the city to assist with crowd control.

Traffic has been suspended in connection with the protests, and authorities urge residents to use public transport or walk to work....