Bulgaria's Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov and his government resigned after massive protests filled the streets of Sofia and other cities. Tens of thousands gathered, demanding an end to corruption. The protests were sparked by accusations against the minority centre-right government about widespread corruption. Zhelyazkov said on TV, "We hear the voice of citizens protesting against the government." He added, "Both young and old have raised their voices for [our resignation]." Demonstrators called slogans like "Resignation" and "Mafia Out," projected onto the parliament building. President Rumen Radev also supported the call for government resignation. Zhelyazkov's government had survived five no-confidence votes and was expected to survive a sixth. Protesters targeted oligarch Delyan Peevski and former PM Boyko Borissov, shouting, "Resignation! Peevski and Borissov Out of Power." Peevski has US and UK sanctions for corruption allegations. Borissov, from the ruling Gerb party, said coalition parties agreed to stay until Bulgaria joins the euro on 1 January. Despite the political crisis, Bulgaria’s eurozone entry remains on track. Zhelyazkov said the country faces a big challenge and citizens must create "authentic proposals" for a new government. Bulgaria ranks low in Transparency International’s public sector corruption index, alongside Hungary and Romania.