In Sofia, Bulgaria, clashes erupted between police and nationalist protesters opposing the government's plans to adopt the euro as official currency. Demonstrators, mostly supporters of the ultra-nationalist Revival party, accused officials of manipulating data to justify euro adoption. The protests escalated with confrontations involving Molotov cocktails and the burning of a European Commission office door, resulting in injuries among police and several arrests. Calls for a public referendum on euro adoption reflected growing dissent over potential economic impacts as Bulgaria continues to navigate political instability since joining the EU in 2007.
"Protests erupted in Sofia, with nationalists demanding the government abandon euro adoption plans. Demonstrations turned violent; police were injured, and damage was done to property."
"The protesters, primarily from the ultra-nationalist Revival party, are pushing for a referendum on euro adoption, arguing that the government has misrepresented economic data."
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