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Photo Gallery Protests Spark Political Crisis in Bulgaria

Europe's debt crisis claimed its latest victim on Wednesday when the Bulgarian government stepped down after days of violent nationwide protests against austerity measures, high energy costs and corruption
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On Wednesday morning Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov resigned telling parliament that, "I won’t be part of government in which the police is fighting with the people.”

Foto: Vassil Donev/ dpa
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For nearly two weeks thousands of people have taken to the streets across the country to protest against high energy prices and government corruption.

Foto: Vassil Donev/ dpa
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On Tuesday clashes in the capital Sofia turned more violent.

Foto: Vassil Donev/ dpa
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During protests on Tuesday there were dozens of injuries as protestors threw stones and fire crackers against police and damaged cars and windows.

Foto: Vassil Donev/ dpa
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The police arrested 25 people

Foto: NIKOLAY DOYCHINOV/ AFP
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First people across Bulgaria were demonstrating against electric utilities over high energy prices driving up cold weather electricity bills.

Foto: STRINGER/ REUTERS
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In recent days the protests spiraled into general anti-government demonstrations.

Foto: STRINGER/ REUTERS
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