Public Transport Strike to Paralyze Sofia on May 14 — Buses, Trams, and Trolleybuses Halted for Eight Hours
On May 14, Sofia will face major transportation disruption due to a strike by ground public transport workers.
984 Drunk Drivers Caught in Sofia Since Beginning of 2016
- Tweet
Send to Kindle
BGNES
A total of 984 drunk drivers have been caught in Sofia since the beginning of the year, reported the Interior Ministry.
Over 1,700 drivers have driven cars without a licence.
On a single day, there were three traffic accidents in the capital caused by drunk drivers or drivers on drugs. For 640 drunk drivers the alcohol content was 1.2 promilles and for the remaining 344, the alcohol content was above this level.
300 drivers have been sent to court because they were caught driving without a licence more than once.
The Road Police announced that operations against drunk driving and driving without a licence continue.
Related Articles:
Sofia’s Property Market: New Construction Dominates Buyer Preferences
In Sofia, the majority of home buyers are leaning toward new construction properties
Sofia to Have Only Underground Transport on May 14 as Workers Demand Fair Wages
On May 14, a new protest is set to take place in Sofia, organized by workers in the capital’s public transport sector
Society | May 12, 2025, Monday // 12:00
Exclusive Star Wars Exhibit and Influencer Meetups Await at Sofia's Aniventure Comic Con 2025
Aniventure Comic Con 2025 promises a thrilling weekend of pop culture, gaming, and star-studded experiences at Sofia’s Inter Expo Center on July 5 and 6
Society | May 12, 2025, Monday // 10:06
Urban Concentration and Rural Decline: A Closer Look at Bulgaria’s Municipal Demographics
As of December 31, 2024, Bulgaria is administratively divided into 28 "oblasts" (another word for regions)
Society | May 12, 2025, Monday // 10:00
Over 9,700 Children Left Without Spots in Sofia Kindergartens and Nurseries
Over 9,700 children remain without a spot in kindergartens and nurseries in Sofia after the first round of admissions
Brussels Issues Unofficial Warning: Euro Adoption May Be Halted if Referendum Proceeds
Brussels has unofficially warned Bulgaria’s Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova that the country’s euro adoption process could be suspended, according to BGNES, citing Nova TV.
Borissov Loses Patience: Political Bargaining Over Key Positions and Budget 2025
"Everyone wants positions – in regulatory bodies and ministries," he emphasized.
Toll Cameras in Bulgaria Now Track Speeding Violations
Bulgaria’s toll system now has the technical capability to track average vehicle speeds, as announced by the National Toll Management following a meeting with Regional Development Minister Violeta Koritarova.
Over 1.6 Million Bulgarians Earn Below Living Wage
The income required to cover living expenses for a working individual and a three-member family with a child under 14 has remained almost unchanged compared to June, according to an analysis by the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CI
Bulgarian Government Approves Increase in Minimum Wage to 1,077 Leva (550 euro)
The Council of Ministers has adopted a resolution to set the minimum wage at 1,077 leva, reflecting a 15.
PM Glavchev: We Continue the Fight Against Fires, Protecting the Lives of People and Firefighters
Every 20 minutes, fire alerts are received from across Bulgaria.
