Residents of Sofia are planning a series of protests this week against the city’s expanding paid parking system and rising fees for the blue and green zones.

A Facebook group titled “Against the expansion of the zones and the increase in their prices” has organized the actions, calling attention to what they describe as Sofia becoming a “paid parking lot.”

The schedule includes four separate events: on Thursday, November 20, a protest will take place at 3:00 p.m. in Studentski Grad at the intersection near the University of National and World Economy and the Student Polyclinic. Later the same day, at 4:30 p.m., participants will gather in front of Sofia Municipality.

On Saturday, November 22, protesters will meet at 11:20 a.m. at the Shell gas station near Chavdar Bridge. From noon to 3:00 p.m., they plan to form a human chain blocking the entire intersection of Vladimir Vazov Boulevard, Ilyo Voivoda Street, and Cherkovna Street.

The series concludes on Sunday, November 23, at 1:00 p.m., with another demonstration in front of Sofia Municipality. Organizers aim to draw attention to the impact of the zone expansions and fee increases on daily life in the capital.

Further reading: Sofia Doubles Parking Fees and Expands Zones Starting January 2026