Vasil Terziev: Sofia prepares for Eurovision and addressing the deficit in nurseries

The shortage of places in kindergartens is decreasing

The Mayor of Sofia, Vasil Terziev, announced that the shortage of places in childcare facilities in the capital is decreasing. This year it is under 7,000, with 5,000 of those being in nursery groups. The main challenge facing the municipality remains the lack of nurses, which necessitates the transformation of nursery groups into kindergarten groups.

"We are working with the Ministries of Education and Health to find a lasting solution to the personnel deficit," the mayor stated.

Sofia as host of Eurovision

Following Dara's success at the song contest, Sofia is ready to compete to host the next edition. According to Terziev, "Arena 8888 – Sofia" has the capacity, and hosting a large-scale event would have a significant economic impact on the city.

Highlights of city governance:

• Parking and infrastructure: The municipality is awaiting a court decision on the reform of the "blue" and "green" zones, with the construction of multi-story parking lots remaining a priority.
• Monument to the Soviet Army: The mayor shared his vision for the space in the Kniazheska Garden to become a symbol that unites rather than divides society.
• Urban planning: Terziev emphasized the efforts to preserve historical buildings in the center and the adequate planning of territories in neighborhoods like "Mladost".
• Administrative control: The director of the Sofia cemetery parks has been disciplinarily dismissed due to identified administrative violations.