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Heavy Snowfall Disrupts Start of Vitosha Ski Season, Leaving Hundreds Stranded
The situation escalated when a snowplow became stuck, forcing authorities to close the road entirely. Police redirected traffic away from the area, but with no public transport operating, many visitors were left stranded
Bulgaria
Sofia Metro to Expand with Five New Stations by 2026
This expansion, announced recently, marks a major investment in the city's public transportation infrastructure, with an estimated cost of 1.9 million leva excluding VAT. The selected contractor will be tasked with completing the project within 18 months
Bulgaria
“Preliminary draft for expanding metro in Vitosha accepted”, says Yordanka Fandakova
Sofia, Bulgaria: Yordanka Fandakova, mayor of Sofia, informed through her social media account that a preliminary draft of the plan for the expansion of the metro in the district has been accepted
Bulgaria
Sofia Municipality launches six more buses on Lines 63 & 66
Sofia, Bulgaria: Georgi Valentinov Georgiev, chairman of the Metropolitan Municipal Council, stated that the Municipality of Sofia is launching six more buses on lines 63 and 66 going to Vitosha from next week. On April 3, 2023, Mayor Yordanka Fandakova launched new electric buses for bus lines 23 and 100, replacing twenty-year-old diesel buses
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Bulgarian Authorities Seize Nearly 100 kg of Drugs in Major Customs Operation
The operation, conducted at the "Kapitan Andreevo" checkpoint from November 11, 2024, to December 31, 2024, resulted in the confiscation of illicit substances, valuable items, and significant sums of money
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Bulgaria Suspends Meat and Animal Imports from Germany Over Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak
As part of Bulgaria’s biosecurity measures, the Bulgarian Food Safety Authority (BFSA), under the leadership of Dr. Svetlozar Patarinski, has issued a directive to restrict the import of live ungulates and animal products originating from the affected German region
Sofia Zoo to Introduce New Entrance Fees and Major Upgrades in 2025
The updated pricing, set to take effect in February 2025, aligns with recommendations from the European Association of Zoos and Aquariums (EAZA) and is part of a broader strategy to enhance visitor experience and animal care
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18-Year-Old Kalin Uzunov Saves the Cross on Jordan’s Day in Burgas
This year's event, held at the beach near the iconic bridge in Burgas, attracted 56 participants, ranging in age from 16 to 72 years. Kalin, who has been training as a water polo athlete for 12 years, attributed his success to his rigorous training
Orthodox Christians Celebrate Christmas Eve as Julian Calendar Observances Continue
This traditional date remains significant in several countries and communities, including Russia, Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, the Bosnian Serb Republic, Georgia, Belarus, Armenia, and Ethiopia