Vasil Levski

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.

Today, across the nation, memorial events will continue to honor the 151st anniversary of Vasil Levski's death. The culmination will take place this evening in front of the monument to the "Apostle of Freedom" in Sofia. President Rumen Radev, Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev, and Sofia University's Rector, Professor Georgi Valchev, will deliver commemorative speeches.

Today, Bulgarians commemorate the 151st anniversary of the death of Vasil Levski, known as the Apostle of Freedom, who dedicated his life to the liberation of Bulgaria from Ottoman rule.

A noticeable uptick in influenza and acute respiratory diseases is sweeping Bulgaria, prompting significant measures in various regions of the country.

A retro vintage tram is back on Sofia's streets, ushering in the festive spirit for the holiday season.

Starting today, December 18, at 3:00 PM, the Christmas-themed tram departed from "Vazrazhdane" square, as announced by the Urban Mobility Centre.

Sofia Municipality has initiated a Low-emission Zone (LEZ) within the city's downtown area, effective until February 29, 2024, as announced by the municipality's press center. Encompassing the small ring, the zone includes key thoroughfares like Vasil Levski, Patriarch Evtimiy, and Slivnitsa boulevards, as well as Gen. Skobelev and Opalchenska streets. Read more about the zone borders here.

In an effort to combat air pollution, Sofia city officials have announced a ban on older cars from entering the city center starting this Friday. The restriction specifically targets vehicles over 30 years old with gasoline engines and those over 20 years old with diesel engines.

Sofia is blocked by football supporters who demand the resignation of Bulgarian Football Union president Borislav Mihailov. The demonstration is happening ahead of Bulgaria's European qualifier against Hungary at the Vasil Levski National Stadium.

The space in front of the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral becomes a car-free place.

A new organization of traffic is being introduced in the area closed between Tsar Osvoboditel Blvd., Narodno Sabranie Sq., Vasil Levski Blvd., Vasil Levski Blvd. roundabout, Gina Kuncheva Sq., Moskovska St. and St. G. S. Rakovski, announced the Metropolitan Municipality.

The highly anticipated European qualification match between Bulgaria and Hungary has become embroiled in a venue controversy, resulting in the decision to keep the game behind closed doors despite several venue changes.