Stability Reigns: Sofia Real Estate Market Thrives Despite Uncertain Times
The real estate sector in Sofia has shown resilience in the face of ongoing pandemic challenges, maintaining stability across all segments in the first quarter of the year
Bulgaria's Minister of Environment and Waters, Nona Karadzhova and Sofia's Mayor Yordanka Fandakova, broke ground Tuesday of the reconstruction of the water purification station near Kubratovo.
The station's renovations will cost about EUR 30 M, funded by the EU ISPA program.
During the ceremony Karadzhova reiterated she deems the accusations of the European Commission that Sofia is treating its waste in inadequate facilities unfounded, adding Bulgaria had sent one more request to the Commission to reexamine its position on the issue with Sofia's waste. The EC is yet to respond to Bulgaria's explanations and requests, Karadzhova says.
The Minister pointed Bulgaria will be legally represented at an eventual trial at European Court of Justice and voiced hopes for a fair rule.
In addition, the Environment Minister informed the EC will allow ISPA extension for just a few projects in Bulgaria, with contracts signed dafter 2004, but the cabinet still does not have official information on the matter.
Several months ago Bulgaria requested a 2011 extension of ISPA over delays in the projects which had a 2010 deadline. If the EC fails to fulfill the request, the country will need to fund them with own resources. Karadzhova explained intense talks are being held with contractors in order to avoid even further delays.
The Mayor of Sofia, on her part, pointed out that on January 8, Bulgaria Supreme Administrative Court had ruled the complex permit of the second stage of the Suhodol landfill legal, meaning the dumpsite can and will be used until the construction of Sofia's waste treatment plant.
The dumpsite was reopened at the beginning of December 2007 after the environment ministry backed the controversial option to prevent a looming garbage crisis in the capital. Suhodol residents have protested numerous times against the landfill over health hazards.
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Overnight, cloud cover will disperse and decrease to mostly clear skies across the western half of the country, while rain will persist in the eastern regions
Over the next 24 hours, a cold front will move across the country, bringing mostly cloudy skies and widespread rain
During the night, showers are expected in some areas, primarily in the western and northern regions, while the rest of the country will experience clearing skies
During the night, cloud cover will increase and thicken, with showers expected to develop from the southwest
Tomorrow, Bulgarians can expect a mix of sunshine and clouds as they step out into the springtime air
Over the next 24 hours, expect cloudy skies with rainfall across the eastern half of the country, where precipitation may be intense in some areas. Meanwhile, the western half will see clouds clearing during the day, becoming mostly sunny
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