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In response to growing security concerns in the heart of Sofia, the Ministry of the Interior has announced plans to bolster police presence in key areas, including the vicinity stretching from the Central Station to Maria Luisa Blvd. and the bustling pedestrian zone along Vitosha Blvd.
Chief Commissioner Lyubomir Nikolov, Director of the Sofia Police, revealed that an additional 266 officers will be deployed to oversee security at refugee centers in the capital. This decision follows a meeting of the Sofia Municipal Council, during which security issues were thoroughly discussed.
Nikolov emphasized that these officers will focus on areas with a significant criminal presence or where serious crimes are known to occur. Furthermore, he assured that sufficient surveillance cameras are already in place in the city center to monitor criminal activities effectively.
In the Ovcha Kupel district, where a refugee center is located, patrols will be intensified with the deployment of four dedicated police teams.
However, Commissioner Nikolov acknowledged a technical challenge, revealing that approximately 400 out of 3,800 video surveillance cameras operated by the Sofia Municipality are experiencing software issues that need to be resolved promptly.
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
Acting Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov has stated that Bulgaria is not taking on any military obligations under the ten-year security cooperation agreement with Ukraine
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
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
President Iliana Yotova convened a meeting of institutions responsible for the conduct of the early parliamentary elections on April 19, with a focus on assessing preparedness and ensuring that every vote is properly safeguarded
Bulgaria’s caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky said the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran brought a sense of relief after weeks of escalating tensions in the Middle East
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