Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2025 All Rights Reserved

Sofia Municipality intends to limit use of fireworks to only New Year's eve

Photo: BGNES (archive)

Firecrackers, fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices should be used only during the New Year holidays. This is written in a draft ordinance of the Sofia Municipal Council, whose public discussion will end in January. However, from an interview with the Bulgarian National Radio of Georgi Georgiev, chairman of the Sofia Municipal Council, it is clear that exceptions are envisaged. 

"If you want to celebrate a family or other occasion with fireworks, you must seek permission from the relevant district administration no earlier than 10 days before the date of the event," he said. The fine for violators is expected to be up to BGN 2,000.



Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!
Listen to the daily news from Bulgaria presented in "Bulgaria Today" podcast, available in Spotify.

More from category

Natalia Kiselova

Speaker of Parliament: Only united can we build a prosperous country

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Natalia Kiselova, took part in the solemn celebration of the 117th anniversary of Bulgaria’s declaration of independence in Veliko Tarnovo. Veliko Tarnovo is the focal point of this year's celebrations of..

published on 9/22/25 12:53 PM

Bulgarians around the world celebrate Independence Day

The Bulgarian-Swiss association Kanatitsa — a guardian of Bulgarian traditions, language, and culture — sent greetings via their Facebook page to Bulgarians around the world for 22 September, Bulgarian Independence Day. "On 22 September, Bulgaria..

published on 9/22/25 11:52 AM

PM Zhelyazkov is in New York for the 80th session of the UN General Assembly

Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov has arrived in New York leading the Bulgarian delegation to the 80th regular session of the United Nations General Assembly.  During his visit, Zhelyazkov is expected to address the General Assembly and hold..

published on 9/22/25 10:34 AM