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Busy traffic expected again during Christmas holidays in Bulgaria

Photo: Road Safet Institute

Busy traffic is expected in Bulgaria today and on Saturday before the forthcoming Christmas holidays. Usually at this time of the year, over 300,000 cars leave Bulgaria’s capital Sofia. Bulgaria’s Road Traffic Police has launched the necessary organization to control road traffic. Traffic Police teams will be located in all busy points. 3,600 policemen were mobilized for the purpose. They will be assisted by units of the Bulgarian Gendarmerie and Security Police. Biggest police presence is expected today, on December 23 (Monday), on December 27 (next Friday) and on January 1.




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