Sofia Police
Increased Police Presence Planned for Sofia's Central Areas Amid Security Concerns
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.
Migrant Relocation Initiative Launched in Sofia's Ovcha Kupel District
The process of relocating migrants from the refugee center in Sofia's Ovcha Kupel district has commenced, with the initial group of 30 individuals already transferred. Mariana Tosheva, the head of the State Agency for Refugees, confirmed this development during a session of the municipal council.
Former Ministry Official Warns of Expected Surge in Migrant Pressure on Bulgaria
Petar Todorov, the former Chief Secretary of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, has issued a stark warning regarding the anticipated increase in migrant pressure on Bulgaria starting next month.
Outrage in Sofia: Migrants Allegedly Attack Youngsters in Violent Encounter!
A post circulating on social media platforms accompanied by a video has stirred controversy, alleging an attack on young boys and a girl in the heart of Sofia. According to the information shared, a group of 11 individuals of Arab origin reportedly assaulted the youths on Vitosha Boulevard in Sofia, hours before International Women's Day on March 8.
Sofia Mayor Unveils Plan for New Speed Cameras Across the City - See Where!
Sofia's Mayor, Vasil Terziev, has announced plans to enhance road safety in the capital by installing stationary speed control cameras at critical locations. Terziev shared the news on his Facebook profile, detailing the specific areas where the cameras will be deployed.
Bulgarian authorities caught 30 Illegal Migrants at the entrance to Sofia
A van with illegal migrants was stopped on "Trakia" highway at the entrance of Sofia to the ring road.
When stopped for inspection, about 30 men, foreign citizens, without documents were found in it. They are in good condition, as they claim to be citizens of Afghanistan, it became clear from information of "Focus" from the Sofia Police.
Bulgaria: Increased Security Measures in Sofia Tomorrow due to Football Match and a pro-Ukraine March
A football match and a march in support of Ukraine require increased security measures in Sofia, the Ministry of the Interior reports.
On Thursday, a football match from the "Conference League" tournament between the teams of PFC "Levski" and FC "Eintracht Frankfurt" will be held on the territory of the capital. The match starts at 20:00 p.m. at the "Vasil Levski" National Stadium.
Sofia Mayor: The Tents in front of the Monument to the Soviet Army are Illegal!
The Mayor of Sofia, Yordanka Fandakova, has signed a report to start the procedure for preparing a task for an architectural competition for the Prince's Garden.
The aim is to collect proposals on how to shape the space at the site of the Soviet Army monument after its relocation.
Bulgaria: A Jeep with Illegal Migrants Crashed near Sofia
A jeep with illegal migrants crashed on the ring road of Sofia, near the village of Mramor.
The incident took place in the morning around 6:30 a.m. There are 15 migrants in total, two of them were injured in the impact, the Sofia Police told the National Television. Their origin is being determined.
Two of the migrants were slightly injured, the jeep crashed alone.
Bulgarian Authorities are looking for a Missing Woman from Sofia who Disappeared 4 days ago (UPDATED)
UPDATE 23.06.2023: The woman has been found and is safe.
The Sofia Police is looking for Gergana Ivanova Koeva, 51, from Sofia, at the request of her relatives. According to the relatives, she left her home in the residential area "Borovo" late in the evening at 10:00 p.m. on June 19 and has been missing since then.