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Vasil Terziev
Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev shared key insights into the city's upcoming plans, announcing that the 2024 budget for Bulgaria's capital would enter the public discussion arena by mid-January. Terziev conveyed this update in a final 2023 report, emphasizing the city's focus on development.
The proposed budget includes substantial funding for 109 investment projects, totaling nearly EUR 51 million. These projects, earmarked for completion by 2026, are poised to significantly impact Sofia's infrastructure and community services.
Terziev addressed concerns about the halted Simeonovo Lift in Vitosha Mountain, expressing uncertainty about its operational timeline. To mitigate the lack of service, additional buses will be deployed along crucial routes.
One notable achievement highlighted by Terziev was the resolution of funding gaps for the city's water and wastewater infrastructure.
In a call for community engagement, the mayor urged Sofia's residents to actively contribute to making the city more livable. Terziev emphasized that collective effort and involvement are instrumental in shaping a better future for Sofia.
As the city prepares to reveal its budgetary plans, Sofia residents are poised to witness transformative changes aimed at enhancing their living standards.
Residents and visitors in Sofia will be able to park without payment in the city’s “blue” and “green” zones during the upcoming Easter holidays
Data released by the Ministry of Finance, covering budget execution for February 2026 and preliminary estimates for March 2026, indicate a marked deterioration in Bulgaria’s fiscal position
A 40-meter-high Ferris wheel has been installed in central Sofia, becoming a new attraction for residents and visitors seeking panoramic views of the capital.
Health authorities have reported a total of 66 confirmed measles cases in Bulgaria, with the first infection now recorded in Sofia, according to data published on the Ministry of Health’s epidemic monitoring platform.
A total of 147 years have passed since Sofia was officially designated as the capital of Bulgaria
Restaurant and café prices in Bulgaria have increased sharply over the past decade, rising by close to 110%, according to analysis by the Institute for Market Economics
TikTok has removed 34 accounts linked to what it described as coordinated inauthentic activity connected to Bulgaria’s upcoming parliamentary elections
A mayor in northwestern Bulgaria is under scrutiny after allegedly distributing social benefits alongside a political party’s election materials
A new survey by the “Sova Harris” agency indicates that six political formations would enter the next Bulgarian National Assembly, based on data collected between April 2 and 6 among 800 respondents through standardized face-to-face interviews
Bulgaria is bracing for an increase in disinformation activity in the run-up to the parliamentary elections on April 19, with authorities warning of coordinated attempts to influence voters and destabilize public trust
The Prosecutorial College of the Supreme Judicial Council has declined to remove Borislav Sarafov from his position as Acting Prosecutor General, despite calls from the Justice Ministry to act following a recent Constitutional Court ruling
The government has decided to withdraw all three Bulgarian nominations for the position of European Prosecutor, effectively restarting the procedure after identifying serious flaws in the initial selection process
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