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Plovdiv Maritsa River construction dispute

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2026-09-28 14:14 UTC → 2026-10-09 17:23 UTC · added removed

A dispute has intensified in Plovdiv regarding construction projects near the Maritsa River. The owner of a plot at 146A Maritsa Blvd, A i N Investment Ltd, has declared intentions to proceed with development unless the Plovdiv Municipality or local citizens purchase the property to preserve it as green space. The company’s manager, Atanas Darakchiev, stated that advances have been paid to subcontractors and a significant portion of construction materials has been pre-paid. Investors have declined to participate in tripartite meetings between the municipality and residents, citing the non-constructive nature of the format and the physical obstruction of machinery by protesters. While the investors maintain the project is legal, a national petition has emerged calling for a 50-meter green zone along the entire Maritsa River corridor. This movement, initiated by Iva Dimitrova, seeks a comprehensive plan to ensure public access to parks and biodiversity protection rather than allowing independent development of individual plots. Following a meeting between residents, investor Atanas Darakchiev, and Plovdiv Mayor Kostadin Dimitrov, construction activities on the disputed 535-square-meter plot have been temporarily frozen and heavy machinery has been removed. The Plovdiv Municipality is preparing While the municipality initially prepared a market valuation of the land to facilitate for a potential buyout, with a formal proposal for the purchase new principle agreement has been reached to resolve the dispute through a property exchange. Under this agreement, the disputed plot on Maritsa-South Boulevard will be submitted exchanged for a vote municipal property in the Smirnenski district, located at an upcoming Municipal Council session. Darakchiev confirmed that construction will remain halted until October 16 to allow for the valuation process. He stated that options for bartering or donating corner of Perushitsa and Pchela streets near the land are not acceptable, though he Plovdiv Mall. The new plot is willing to accept payment in two or three installments. If the municipality fails to reach slightly over half a buyout agreement, the firm intends to proceed decare with its a built-up area corresponding to the original construction project. Finalization requires administrative procedures, including the creation of a new Detailed Development Plan (PUP) and an independent regulated land plot (UPI), before a final proposal is submitted to the Plovdiv Municipal Council.

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  1. 2026-10-09 17:23 UTC Plovdiv Maritsa River construction dispute
  2. 2026-09-28 14:14 UTC Plovdiv Maritsa River construction dispute
  3. 2026-09-25 14:36 UTC Plovdiv Maritsa River construction dispute

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