Sofia Municipal Council
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.
Security Chief: Incidents in Sofia Not Ethnically Motivated
During an extraordinary meeting of the Sofia Municipal Council focused on security concerns in the Bulgarian capital, Chief Secretary of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Zhivko Kotsev, emphasized that recent incidents involving foreigners in Sofia were not ethnically driven.
Tensions Rise in Sofia Amid Migrant-Related Incidents: Restaurateurs Call for Urgent Action
Following a series of violent altercations involving migrants in Sofia, Bulgarian restaurateurs are urging the Ministry of the Interior to take immediate measures to enhance security in the city. The call for action comes after recent brawls on Vitosha Boulevard, which have heightened concerns among local residents and business owners.
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's Low-Emission Zone Discontinued: What a Waste
Today marks the end of an "era" for Sofia's low-emission zone, which ceases to operate after being introduced on December 1 last year. The zone, encompassing the central area of the city known as the "small ring," covered key thoroughfares such as "Vasil Levski" and "Patriarch Evtimii" boulevards, along with streets like "Gen. Skobelev," "Oplchenska," and "Slivnitsa" boulevard.
Sofia Municipal Council Appoints Deputy Chairs Amid Political Strife
The Sofia Municipal Council (SMC) convened to elect its deputy chairs and members of standing committees, marking a significant development in the city's political landscape.
Internal Fractures Unveiled: Turmoil Grips Bulgaria's 'Revival' Party
The Bulgarian "Vazrazhdane" (Revival) party is facing internal turmoil, with recent events shedding light on fundamental divisions within the party beyond mere political disagreements.
Bulgaria: "Vazrazhdane" Expels Three Deputies Amid Split in National Assembly
The political landscape in Bulgaria witnessed a significant upheaval as the pro-Russian party "Vazrazhdane" (Revival) took decisive action in response to a rift within its ranks. The party announced the expulsion of three deputies from its parliamentary group following their support for Tsvetomir Petrov in the election for the chairman of the Sofia Municipal Council.
Sofia: GERB and BSP Gain Control of Municipal Council Committees After Outplaying WCC-DB-SS
In a strategic move, members of the Sofia Municipal Council (SMC) aligned with the GERB and BSP parties have secured leadership positions in key committees, shifting the balance of power within the council.
'Traitors'! Vazrazhdane Faction Splits in Sofia Municipal Council
The "Vazrazhdane" group within the Sofia Municipal Council (SMC) has disintegrated, leaving the pro-Russian party without a cohesive presence in the council.