#SavePirin: Why are Bulgarians protesting?
Thousands of Bulgarians have braved subzero temperatures in some 20 cities across the country to protest against a government decision to amend the management plan of a major national park.
The rallies on Thursday were the latest in a number of demonstrations held this month opposing the expansion of the #Bansko skiing resort in #Pirin_National_Park amid fears it could lead to over-construction in a site that has been in UNESCO’s World Heritage List since 1983.
The government insists that construction will be limited to sports infrastructure such as ski lifts and runs, covering just two percent of the park.
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