Sofia

Today, due to high summer temperatures, the Metropolitan Municipality of Sofia will distribute free mineral water to citizens, as announced by the municipal administration.

In the recent election, the Central Election Commission (CEC) reported over 58,000 invalid votes, with 2,211,648 valid votes counted. Paper ballots in the ballot box totaled just over 1,454,000, and machine votes were nearly 815,300. Additionally, 63,913 voters chose the option "I'm not supporting anyone."

The national "Walk for the Family" event, celebrating marriage, family, and children, is scheduled for June 15 this year in Bulgarian cities: Sofia, Plovdiv, and Varna. Alongside traditional processions, organizers have arranged concert programs and various entertainments for attendees.

The coalition of liberal parties "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria-Spasi Sofia" (WCC-DB-SS) expressed full support for "Sofia Pride" and all family structures in a declaration at the Sofia Municipal Council meeting.

This morning, an unexpected geyser of hot water erupted at the intersection of "Rositsa" and "Dunav" streets in the center of Sofia. Initial reports indicate that the incident was caused by a malfunction in the heating network.

In the processing hub of Sofia's "Asics Arena," where the election papers of 24 Regional Election Commission (REC)-Sofia are being handled, an incident occurred involving a man experiencing a seizure, reported the national radio. Valery Tsolov, the commission's chairman, provided details of the occurrence:

A yellow heat alert has been issued today for the entirety of Bulgaria. The weather is expected to be predominantly sunny throughout the day. Afternoon temperatures are forecasted to be hot, ranging between 33 and 38°C across most areas, with some regions in the Upper Thracian lowland and higher elevations experiencing even higher temperatures.

A month behind schedule, the first 19 German railroad cars for Bulgarian Railways (BDZ) have arrived, according to a report by bTV. These railroad cars are designated to serve the busiest routes, including those from Sofia to Varna, Burgas, and Ruse. They are expected to start transporting passengers by mid-June at the latest.

Eva Maydell, a Member of the European Parliament from the Bulgarian party GERB, has been highlighted by the influential Brussels magazine "Politico" as a potential candidate for Bulgaria's new European Commissioner.

In preparation for May 24, the Day of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius, as well as the Day of the Bulgarian Alphabet, Education and Culture, and Slavic Literature, the National Security Service is implementing security measures in Sofia's city center. The festivities will commence with a formal procession at 10:30 a.m., commencing from the Archaeological Museum.