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Interior Ministry: There will be strict checks on people returning to Sofia after Easter break

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No increased traffic at the entry and exit checkpoints of Sofia has been monitored until noon today. However, later today and tomorrow traffic to the capital is expected to increase.

Returning to Sofia can done in the two time windows allowed for passage through the checkpoints around the city - in the morning from 6 am to 8 am and in the evening from 6 pm to 8 pm. The police will check the declarations of those who want to enter Sofia. In case of incorrect data filled in the declarations, penalties will be imposed.
The Interior Ministry warns that the control will be very strict as it is possible that some people will not be allowed to enter Sofia.



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