Sofia

Bulgaria Unveils Lost Roman City in Sofia

The restored Ancient Roman complex of Serdica, located in the centre of Bulgaria's capital, Sofia, was officially opened on Wednesday.

First visitors to the historic site were Prime Minister Boyko Borissov, the Ministers of Culture and Regional Development, Vezhdi Rashidov and Lilyana Pavlova, as well as other members of the cabinet and state officials.

Most Medicine Graduates in Bulgaria's Sofia Willing to Leave Country

Three-quarters of people who graduated the Medical University of Sofia in 2015 seek to leave the country, a survey cited by private bTV station shows.

Low salaries are the reason most frequently pointed out, despite Sofia's place as the Bulgarian city with highest average monthly payment.

Sofia Metro Shows Benefits of Integrated Approach to Europe's Territorial Development  

The Sofia metro is "an exemplary project" of transparent and effective use of EU structural funds, city mayor Yordanka Fandakova has said during visits to metro sites with Markku Markkula, President of the European Committee of the Regions.

Bulgarians Greet Park as Sign of Sofia's Renaissance

The first entirely new park in 30 years opened in Sofia, the Bulgarian capital, on Sunday.

The new green spot, named "Vazrazhdane" ["Renaissance"], by the area in which it is located, covers 52 acres in the central part of the city.

It was welcomed by citizens of Sofia, who have long called for the previously abandoned space to be turned into a city garden.

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