Battenberg Mausoleum

By order of Sofia Mayor Yordanka Fandakova, the Vrana Park-Museum and the Military Academy Park in Bulgaria's capital open for visitors today. The Western Gate of Serdica archaeological park, as well as the garden near the Alexander Battenberg Mausoleum are also opening today.

Security measures are already being boosted across the Bulgarian capital Sofia as New Year celebrations approach, the Sofia Municipality says.

Police presence will be high around Aleksandar Batenberg Square, where the New Year's Eve concert is due on Saturday evening.

As many as ten checkpoints will be set up in the area of the concert.