Huge Police Presence in Sofia as MPs Return to Work

There is a huge number of riot police, armored vehicles, and ambulances in downtown Sofia, guarding the Parliament. File photo

Bulgarian Parliament is guarded Wednesday by huge riot police force as the lawmakers return to work after a month-long winter holiday vacation.

The building in downtown Sofia is surrounded by heavy metal fences, while citizens gather for a protest rally against the Socialist-endorsed government of Prime Minister, Plamen Oresharski.

There is a huge number of riot police, armored vehicles, and ambulances.

Because policemen outnumber the demonstrators by far, people are joking that Bulgarian police are rallying in protest once again.