Traffic congestion

The concept of "congestion charging," in which vehicles entering areas with heavy traffic are charged a fee, has recently been gaining traction as a potential solution to simultaneously alleviate traffic congestion and mitigate air pollution.

As the year draws to a close, transport services face adjustments, with some bus operators in Bulgaria suspending travel from December 31st afternoon until midday on January 1st. However, in anticipation of increased passenger demand on December 30, certain operators have arranged additional buses to accommodate travelers.

In a bid to address the traffic congestion problem in Istanbul, the municipality is preparing to impose a fee on vehicles entering the busiest areas of the city, as the pilot implementation is set to commence in Eminönü.

Sofia is set to implement a Low-Emission Zone (LEZ) from December 1, 2023, to February 29, 2024, within the city's central ring. The LEZ aims to tackle air quality issues, mandated by a court decision and the previous municipal council.

The government will adopt emergency measures amounting to 350 million euros to support poorer households and citizens in December, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Thursday.

There will be no restrictions on vehicles entering central Athens as of Saturday, the Traffic Police said Thursday. 

The restrictions are enforced every year and are designed to reduce traffic congestion in downtown Athens. 

Authorities have decided on measures to address the issue of traffic congestion at Schinias National Park, a popular coastal destination in eastern Attica known for its appeal to swimmers, especially on weekends.

Instanbulites who left the city to vacation at coastal towns during the nine-day-long Eid al-Adha holiday are now heading back as the holiday ends, creating traffic congestion on some highways.

With the beginning of the nine-day Eid al-Adha holiday, millions of people seeking to spend this break outside their cities have hit the roads, causing heavy traffic congestion, especially on routes leading to famous holiday destinations.

Even though the Eid al-Adha will start on June 28 and last for four days, the break was extended to nine days.

A serious accident occurred in the morning in front of the "Serdika" mall in Sofia.

Photos on social networks show how a tram hit and swept away a car.

The incident happened around 7.40 a.m. this morning. The driver of the car suffered minor injuries, an ambulance arrived at the scene of the accident.