Sofia Implements Low-Emission Zone: Thousands of Violations Detected in First 24 Hours

A new regulation aimed at improving air quality has taken effect in Sofia, imposing restrictions on polluting vehicles entering the city center. The low-emission zone, in place from December 1 to the end of February 2025, prohibits the entry of vehicles from the first and second eco-categories. The ban targets high-pollution vehicles, primarily gasoline cars registered before 1998 and diesel cars registered before 2007....