Spasi Sofia Chair Boris Bonev publicly criticized a development proposal concerning properties in the Mladost district of Sofia, labeling the associated report as potentially “scandalous and corrupt.” Bonev stated that the proposal involves constructing a 22-story building with an estimated gross floor area of nearly 60,000 square meters, characterizing it as one of the largest corruption deals being advanced discreetly against the public interest. Bonev expressed concern that the development would result in a massive structure at a busy intersection within Mladost. He argued that the proposal contradicted the stated wishes of local residents, who he claimed had previously supported politicians advocating for curbing overdevelopment.
Municipal councillor Rositsa Nikolova provided context, noting that the Sofia Municipality holds a 92% stake in the property, while the private owner possesses only 8%. She argued that this ownership ratio logically mandates that the municipality dictate the terms and conditions for any future construction. Bonev also criticized political figures for their perceived support of the plan, specifically mentioning Mayor Vassil Terziev for his lack of public commentary.
Furthermore, he pointed out that the submitted report closely mirrors a proposal from a previous term that had been withdrawn following public opposition, even when a major political party held a majority. Bonev concluded by suggesting that the current governance environment allows for actions that he deems exploitative. The controversy centers on the balance between large-scale development in Mladost and the perceived need for regulatory oversight in Sofia.
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