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Thugs ‘led by Bulgarian presidential candidate’ destroy LGBTQ+ centre

One of Bulgaria’s far-right presidential candidates is suspected of leading a gang during an attack on an LGBTQ+ community centre. On 30 October, the Rainbow Hub in Sofia, Bulgaria, was attacked by a group of 10 men who were allegedly led by Boyan Rassate. Rassate is a self-proclaimed national socialist with the Bulgarian National Union party running for presidential office in the 14 November elections. The incident happened during a trans community event, with the assailants vandalising the space and smashing equipment. Speaking to Euronews, Gloriya Filipova, the Foundation’s project…

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