Carlos Contrera

Sofia Municipal Council Finally Elects (Temporary) Chairman After Eighth Attempt

Published by Novinite on Thu, 02/08/2024 - 09:31

In a dramatic turn of events, the Sofia Municipal Council has finally reached an agreement on the selection of a chairman after seven previous unsuccessful attempts. The councilors have settled on Tsvetomir Petrov from the We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria-Spasi Sofia (WCC-DB-SS) coalition to temporarily fill the position.

Sofia City Council Delays Chairperson Election Again, Looming Threat of New Local Elections

Published by Novinite on Thu, 01/11/2024 - 15:36

Once more, the election of the leader for the Sofia Municipal Council faces a postponement, creating uncertainty about the city's local governance. The decision to delay the vote until January 25 was reached during the Thursday session, with the expectation that ongoing discussions might result in a consensus on who will chair the Municipal Council.

Vasil Terziev and Vanya Grigorova are going to the Runoff in Sofia next Sunday

Published by Novinite on Sun, 10/29/2023 - 18:51

Vasil Terziev and Vanya Grigorova are going to the runoff in Sofia next Sunday. This is indicated by the first exit poll data of "Gallup International" and "Alpha Research" at 7 p.m.

Here are the data for major cities

SOFIA Gallup

Vasil Terziev (PP-DB-SS) - 38.8%

Vanya Grigorova (BSP) - 19.1%

Anton Hekimyan (GERB-SDS) - 17.0%

Bulgaria: Taxis in Sofia to Increase in price by 15%

Published by Novinite on Wed, 10/26/2022 - 12:47

The representatives of the taxi industry have received assurances that a 15 percent increase in fares is set in a report that will be considered in the Sofia Municipal Council (SOC) on October 27.

The speakers are the chairman of the transport commission Carlos Contrera, its vice-chairman Zafir Zarkov, as well as Ivan Takov, vice-chairman of the finance and budget committee.