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Measures to Reduce Road Traffic Injuries Discussed at SDA Meeting.

The goal is not only to take short-term measures to limit road traffic injuries but also to achieve long-term measures in the future to address this phenomenon. At the meeting, experts identified measures to reduce the number of fatalities and injuries in accidents in Sofia.

8 Jul

Sofia Municipality Increases Capital of Sofia Electric Transport for New Vehicles.

Sofia Municipality is taking financial steps to renew urban transport by increasing the capital of Sofia Electric Transport through a cash contribution. The funds will be used for advance payments for new trams, trolleybuses, and electric buses.

8 Jul

Applications for First Round of High School Admissions Open from Today until July 10.

From July 8 to July 10, electronic applications for the first round of admissions to high schools after 7th grade are submitted. Results will be announced by July 14, and enrollment is from July 15 to July 17.

8 Jul

Bulgarian Supreme Administrative Court Finally Confirms Cleaning Decision for Three Sofia Districts.

The Supreme Administrative Court confirmed the Competition Protection Commission's decision for preliminary execution of cleaning activities in Zone 3. This allows Sofia Municipality to sign a preliminary contract with the selected contractor.

7 Jul

New dividing island at Orlov Most sparks controversy.

The newly built dividing island made of plastic bollards at the Orlov Most intersection in Sofia has sparked comments. Drivers claim violations continue, while the Sofia Municipality analyzes the effect.

7 Jul

Terziev: Care for Small Things Changes Sofia

Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev presented the renovated public spaces in the city center. He emphasized that constant care and attention to detail are key to changing the urban environment.

7 Jul

U.S. Military C-17 Aircraft Appears at Sofia Airport.

Air Force military transport aircraft appeared at Sofia’s civilian airport just days after Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said that all U.S. military aircraft had left the country. This became clear from a Facebook post by Anton Balakchiev, which also included several photos.

7 Jul

Sofia Launches Emergency Street Washing in Lyulin After Fire.

The Sofia Municipality has started intensive emergency washing of the road network in the Lyulin district as an additional measure to improve air quality following the fire at a private waste facility.

7 Jul

Over 40 Million Euros Proposed for Sofia Urban Transport Renewal.

The Sofia Municipal Council will review a report on increasing the capital of the municipal company Stolichen Elektrotransport EAD by nearly 41,8.

6 Jul

Yotova: A State of Mathematics Is the Foundation for a Technological State.

Vice President Iliana Yotova opened the Days of Mathematics in Sofia forum with a message that a technological state must first be a state of mathematics. She emphasized the importance of the built community and the achievements of Bulgarian mathematicians, including the victory of Nikola Veselinov.

6 Jul

Sofia Police Reports First Home Burglaries of the Season, Launches Information Campaign.

Sofia police report the first cases of home burglaries as the active holiday season begins and launch an information campaign for prevention. Police recommend measures such as alarms and video surveillance, while experts advise strengthening front doors.

5 Jul

GERB will not back Radev's budget due to deficit.

GERB will not support the budget of Rumen Radev's government because of the large budget deficit it envisages, GERB leader Boyko Borisov said on Sunday. We categorically will not support the budget.

4 Jul

Sofia Municipality Says Air Is Clean, Will Not Take Further Measures.

We will not take further measures, announced Eng. Marin Marinov, director of the Climate, Energy and Air Directorate at Sofia Municipality, during a briefing on atmospheric air quality after the fire at a waste processing facility in the Lyulin district.

3 Jul

Four Bulgarian Cities Submit Bids to Host Eurovision 2027.

Burgas, Varna, Plovdiv, and Sofia have sent official proposals to BNT to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2027. The deadline for submissions expired today at 17:00.

3 Jul

Sofia Municipality Teams Clean Up Storm Damage

Teams from Sofia Municipality continue to clear the aftermath of the storm that passed over Sofia on Wednesday evening. Mayor Vasil Terziev reported no casualties and said new trees will be planted in the autumn.

2 Jul

Yellow Code for Summer Storms Across Bulgaria, Afternoon Thunderstorms and Hail.

The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology has issued a yellow code for summer storms across the country. After a sunny start to the day, intense rainfall, thunderstorms, and hail are expected around and after noon.