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Get ready for a weather shift as Bulgaria braces for variable cloud cover to overcast conditions on January 26. Eastern Bulgaria is expected to experience snowfall accompanied by a moderate to strong northwesterly wind. Anticipate temperatures ranging from 0°C to 5°C, hovering around 1°C in the capital, Sofia. Daytime highs will reach 5°C to 10°C, with Sofia expecting around 5°C.

Bulgaria is set to make art history with the inaugural "Sofia Art Fair," a groundbreaking contemporary art exhibition scheduled for October 3-6, 2024. The prestigious event aims to showcase a fusion of Bulgarian and European artistic talent, providing a platform for artists, galleries, collectors, and the international professional community to converge.

Sofia, Bulgaria, claims the third position in the ranking of the best European weekend destinations for the year 2024, according to Sofia Airport. This recognition is based on TripAdvisor reviews focusing on each European capital's nightlife and accommodation costs.

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Get ready for varied weather conditions on January 12, as Bulgaria experiences a mix of sun and snow. The forecast predicts mostly sunny skies, with clouds gathering over Eastern Bulgaria, where isolated snowfall is expected in certain areas. A light to moderate northwesterly wind will gently sweep across the region.

January 10 marks the 80th anniversary of one of the most sinister and bloodiest bombings of Sofia during the Second World War. Then the first combined one was performed, i.e. day-night attack on the capital.

146 years ago, on January 4, Field Marshal Iosif Vladimirovich Romeyko-Gurko led Russian liberation troops in a triumphant entry into Sofia, marking a pivotal moment in the city's history.

Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev shared key insights into the city's upcoming plans, announcing that the 2024 budget for Bulgaria's capital would enter the public discussion arena by mid-January. Terziev conveyed this update in a final 2023 report, emphasizing the city's focus on development.

As the week progresses, Bulgaria anticipates mostly sunny weather on Wednesday. The day is expected to start with a range of temperatures between 4°C and 9°C, dipping to around 3°C in Sofia. Winds are predicted to pick up, with the Danube Plain and western parts of the Upper Thracian Plain experiencing moderate to strong gusts.

Amid fervent controversy and legal tussles, the bronze figures disassembled from Sofia's Soviet Army Monument are presently en route to a specified storage location, marking a crucial juncture in the ongoing debate surrounding the monument's fate.

The concluding segment of the Monument to the Soviet Army in Sofia was taken down today, concluding the removal process that began on December 12.