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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.

The Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITU) is gearing up for a protest motorcade in Sofia, titled "For higher remuneration with Budget 2024 and a clear and secure energy future of Bulgaria." Starting at 10:00 a.m. near the National Assembly building, the rally will be followed by another motorcade at 11:00 a.m., traversing Sofia's central boulevards.

December 18 brings predominantly sunny weather across Bulgaria, with varying temperatures and light to moderate winds in different regions of the country.

The iconic monument honoring the Soviet army in Sofia is set to undergo dismantling within the next 30 days, as confirmed by Traicho Traikov, mayor of the Sredets region, in a recent statement to BNT. Citing severe structural deterioration, Traikov highlighted the urgent need to ensure public safety.

The National Palace of Culture will host the Sofia International Book Fair's 50th edition from December 5 to 10. Organized by the "Bulgarian Book" Association, this premier book event will feature over 170 publishers showcasing more than 100,000 titles for both children and adults. With the theme "We create stories.

Mayor Vasil Terziev will light the festive lights and Christmas tree of Sofia at 19:00 p.m., reported the Sofia Municipality. For the first time, this will take place on the capital's new pedestrian space - the square around the St. Alexander Nevsky".

Sanctions in the amount of over BGN 120,000 have been imposed on the snow removal companies in Sofia, Nikolay Nedelkov, director of the Sofia Inspectorate, announced to BNR.

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.

Today, "Bulgarian Railways" (BDZ) has issued an advisory alerting passengers to disruptions and cancellations affecting several train routes due to contact network damage. Services between Shumen and Komunari stations, Karnobat and Varna, Samuil-Silistra, and Lyulyakovo-Daskotna have been suspended until further notice due to network impairment.