Sofia-Istanbul Flights Restored after Airport Terror Attack

World » SOUTHEAST EUROPE | June 29, 2016, Wednesday // 21:14
Bulgaria: Sofia-Istanbul Flights Restored after Airport Terror Attack File photo, BGNES

Flights between Sofia and Istanbul have been restored, the airport in Sofia has announced, less than 24 hours after a deadly attack in Istanbul.

The measure is in force as of Wednesday evening, with a plane from Istanbul having arrived at 21:05 and a takeoff due at 21:40.

At least 41 people were killed by three suicide blasts, while 239 were injured.

Sofia-Istanbul flights were initially suspended immediately after the attack, alongside all flights peformed to and from the airport.

Security measures at Sofia Airport, however, have been heightened in the aftermath of the attack.

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