Bulgarian Protests Fueled by Youth Organizing Online

A new wave of protests is sweeping Bulgaria, driven largely by young citizens organizing through digital platforms. Demonstrators are voicing strong opposition to a proposed national budget they see as unfair and are demanding action against systemic government corruption. Analysts note a significant shift in how these protests are forming. Generation Z participants are increasingly turning away from traditional state television for news. Instead, they are using social media to coordinate actions and share information, reflecting a broader decline in trust in mainstream media. The protests in Bulgaria led international press reviews on Wednesday. Other global headlines included criticism of former US President Donald Trump for inflammatory remarks about Somali migrants, described by some outlets as a "xenophobic rant." In lighter news, singer Sabrina Carpenter's team clarified she is not, as Trump claimed, his "best friend." A scientific study on cats also drew attention, with several publications noting its conclusions humorously aligned with common stereotypes about men.