Sofia

Sofia's mayor, Vasil Terziev, has declared September 17, Tuesday, as a non-school day for all schools within the Sofia municipality. This decision, which was announced this afternoon and posted on the Regional Department of Education-Sofia's website shortly after 4 p.m., means that students will not have classes but will still be required to attend school.

Starting in October, the price of water in Sofia is set to rise by 20%. This proposed increase by "Sofiiska voda "is currently under review by the Commission for Energy and Water Regulation.

If approved, the cost of water supply in the capital will be 3.52 leva, inclusive of VAT.

The Sofia municipal company "Metropolitan" is nearing the deadline for public procurement bids to select an architectural-engineering bureau for designing the extension of the metro's second line after the "Vitosha" station in the "Hladilnika" area.

The municipal company "Sofekostroy" is set to receive up to half a million leva to remove graffiti across Sofia, following a decision by the Metropolitan Municipal Council, reports "Dnevnik". The funds will be drawn from levies paid for each ton of waste deposited in landfills.

The Central Universal Store (CUS/ЦУМ) building in Sofia is set for a major transformation in two phases, with the first phase expected to be completed by April 2025 and the second by 2027, reports BNR.

On Wednesday, Bulgaria will experience severe weather conditions, with code orange and yellow alerts issued for heavy rain and thunderstorms. The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology announced that significant precipitation is expected in Central and Eastern Bulgaria.

On Sunday, September 15, Sofia will host the Autumn Auto-Retro Salon and Parade, featuring an array of vintage vehicles. Among the highlights will be a unique Mercedes-Benz 300 once driven by the first German Chancellor, Konrad Adenauer. The event is set to take place at National Assembly Square, near the monument to Tsar Osvoboditel.

Starting in 2029, heating with wood and coal will be entirely banned in Sofia. The regulation for this change was adopted two years ago, and the city began enforcing restrictions last winter, initially targeting polluting vehicles in the city center.

Vogue magazine has recently named Sofia as the most dynamic city in Europe, spotlighting the Bulgarian capital as an unexpected yet thrilling urban destination. The article, known for its fashion and lifestyle insights, portrays Sofia as a city where ancient history and modern innovation coexist harmoniously.

On September 6, Bulgaria will experience generally sunny weather, with afternoon showers and thunderstorms expected, particularly in mountainous regions. Maximum temperatures will range from 29°C to 35°C, with Sofia reaching around 30°C and the coastal areas between 27°C and 29°C. A moderate north-northwest wind will blow across northeastern Bulgaria and the Black Sea coast.