site.btaUPDATED Authorities Fence Off Soviet Army Monument in Central Sofia

Matey Todorov, Yoanna Vodenova

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Sofia,

25.08.2023 11:00 | UPDATED 25.08.2023 12:12

(BTA)

The Soviet Army Monument in central Sofia was fenced off on Friday. There was an increased police presence in the area with uniformed law enforcement officers surrounding the monument from all sides. The monument has long been an arena of clashes

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