[23] It was Europe's most affordable capital to visit in 2013. [81] The earliest mention of the city comes from an Athenian inscription from the 1st century BC, attesting Astiu ton Serdon, i.e. Very close to Saint Sofia is The Memorial Church Saint Alexander Nevsky, now one of the citys most recognizable symbols. Sofia is the 13th largest city in the European Union. The authors examine issues related to classification of female jail inmates by profiling the female inmate population and discussing problems associated with using a single classification system for both male and female inmates or a gender-neutral system. It represents the primary security level for Control Units in the 3-Tier System. A double perimeter, razor ribbon reinforced, alarmed and patrolled fence is required for this level of security. Theatre is by far the most popular form of performing art, and theatrical venues are among the most visited, second only to cinemas. The Edict of Toleration by Galerius was issued in 311 in Serdica by the Roman emperor Galerius, officially ending the Diocletianic persecution of Christianity. The city has an extensive green belt. The hot springs at Bankya, a nearby resort offer wonderful facilities for rest, recreation, and wellness. For example, one of the citys most popular venues for business forums and trade fairs is the National Palace of Culture. The NIC Jails Division's services include training, networks, technical assistance, and information resources, such as documents and DVDs. [92] which was already not dissimilar to a tetrarchic capital of the Roman Empire. Three freeways begin in Sofia: Trakia, Lyulin, and Hemus. Inmate Behavior Management: The Key to a Safe and Secure Jail Issues in Jail Operations, 2003: Perspectives from State Jail Inspection Agencies Jails Division Objective Jail Classification Systems: A Guide for Jail Administrators Resource Guide for Jail Administrators Women in Jail: Classification Issues [80], The Celtic tribe Serdi gave their name to the city. Opportunities for sport and recreation in the capital are many and varied outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, modern gymnasiums and sports halls, and parks. In the 500s BC, the area became part of a Thracian state union, the Odrysian kingdom from another Thracian tribe the Odrysses. Ten of the peaks in the Vitosha Range are over 2,000 meters; the highest is Cherni Vrah (Black Peak), in the center of the park, at 2,290 meters. Sofia remained the seat of a sanjak (district). There is hardly another city in all of Europe that has so many noteworthy Christian, Islamic, and Jewish monuments so close together. [51] The warmest year on record was 2019 with an annual temperature of 11.9C (53F).[52]. Accurately classifying incarcerated individuals and placing them in institutions consistent with their security classification is a means of protecting the public, ensuring staff and incarcerated individual safety, and achieving the ODRC's rehabilitative goals. There are separate reception centers for females, male youth, and adult males. The decision was announced in November 2014 by the Evaluation Committee of ACES Europe, on the grounds that "the city is a good example of sport for all, as means to improve healthy lifestyle, integration and education, which are the basis of the initiative.". Since it is the nations capital, Sofia constantly plays host to important cultural and musical events, conferences, and sports competitions. The city was also an applicant for the 2014 Winter Olympics, but was not selected as candidate. Out of 464,865 homes 432,847 have connection to the communal sanitary sewer, while 2,732 do not have any. The parks are equipped with safe, modern, playground equipment, and there are both childrens playgrounds and indoor recreational facilities for children. [47] The coldest recorded year was 1893 with an average January temperature of 10.4C (13F) and an annual temperature of 8.2C (46.8F). Popov, D. Thracians, Sofia, p.h. [203] Consequently, traffic and air pollution problems have become more severe and receive regular criticism in local media. Three of those are operated by the BAS; one by Sofia Tech Park and one by the Faculty of Physics at Sofia University.[218]. Texts by Marazov, Ivan; Venedikov, Ivan; Fol, Alexander; Tacheva, Margarita. BAS is the centrepiece of scientific research in Bulgaria, employing more than 4,500 scientists in various institutes. Three mountain passes lead to the city, which have been key roads since antiquity, Vitosha being the watershed between Black and Aegean Seas. Serdika was the favorite city of Constantine the Great (reign 306-337), who said: Serdika is my Rome. In roughly 175, massive fortified walls, with four watchtowers were built to protect the city, and a second outer fortified wall was added during the 5th-6th centuries. Masterpieces of Bulgarian painting are on display at The National Art Gallery, located in what was formerly the Bulgarian Royal Palace. ", Jen Fitz. Inmates serving an out of state sentence must be initially classified as level four. [38] In these documents the city is called Sofia, but at the same time the region and the city's inhabitants are still called Sredecheski (, "of Sredets"), which continued until the 20th century. city of the Serdi. [209], Other institutions of national significance, such as the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) and the SS. It is the policy of the ODRC to maintain a classification level system that creates a process for the classification of individuals according to their security risk. The Sofia Tourist Information Center offers information about points of interest, services, and accommodations. Sofia also connects The Near East and The Middle East, lying between the banks of the Danube and the shores of the White Sea on the one hand, and between the Black Sea and the Adriatic on the other. Lines 5 and 13 are shorter and provide connections to Kulata and Bankya, respectively. Individuals tend to receive greater autonomy and freedom of movement during the day so as to encourage pro-social behavior and programming as part of the 3-Tier prison system. These elements are: assessing risk and needs; assigning inmates to housing; meeting inmates basic needs; defining and conveying expectations for inmate behavior; supervising inmates; and keeping inmates productively occupied. [79], In 339 BC Philip II of Macedon destroyed and ravaged the town for the first time. The city is located at a strategic crossroads. OJC systems use locally developed and validated instruments, one at intake and another after a period of confinement, that identify the level of risk and needs presented by an inmate so that appropriate housing and program assignments can be made. [101] The 16th century was marked by a wave of persecutions against the Bulgarian Christians, a total of nine became New Martyrs in Sofia and were sainted by the Orthodox Church, including George the New (1515), Sophronius of Sofia (1515), George the Newest (1530), Nicholas of Sofia (1555) and Terapontius of Sofia (1555).[104]. After the Liberation War, knyaz Alexander Battenberg invited architects from Austria-Hungary to shape the new capital's architectural appearance.[117]. [209] Sofia University was founded in 1888. The city is a preferred destination for international congresses, and there are a great many halls and centers offering possibilities for every need. [207], A number of secondary language schools provide education in a selected foreign language. The Central Railway Station is the primary hub for domestic and international rail transport, carried out by Bulgarian State Railways (BDZ), the national rail company headquartered in the city. Directly across from the church is The National Gallery of Art, which often exhibits works by world-famous artists. Still standing are the Dragalevski, Lozen, Germanski, Kremikovski, Cherepishki, and Osenovlashki Monasteries, among others. The Boyana Film studios was at the centre of a once-thriving domestic film industry, which declined significantly after 1990. Virtually the entire city (900,000 households and 5,900 companies) is centrally heated, using residual heat from electricity generation (3,000 MW) and gas- and oil-fired heating furnaces; total heat capacity is 4,640 MW. These vary from Christian Roman architecture and medieval Bulgarian fortresses to Neoclassicism and prefabricated Socialist-era apartment blocks. [112], In the Second Balkan War, Bulgaria was fighting alone practically all of its neighbouring countries. The physical security requirements for Level 4 may vary based on the overall physical structure of the facility. The Slavic name Sredets (), which is related to "middle" (, "sreda") and to the city's earliest name, first appeared on paper in an 11th-century text. The city is built west of the Iskar river, and has many mineral springs, such as the Sofia Central Mineral Baths. Two functioning cable cars provide year long access from the outskirts of the city. The Saint Sofia Basilica, founded during the reign of Justinian (reign 527-565), is one of the oldest churches in the capital. It is one of ODRCs central principles to treat people differently based on their conduct while incarcerated. Sofia is Bulgaria's capital and its largest city. The venue was inaugurated on 30 July 2011, and the first event it hosted was a friendly volleyball match between Bulgaria and Serbia. [48], Summers are quite warm and sunny. [75] Particulates are now largely measured by a network of 300 sensors maintained by volunteers since 2017. There are two ski centers on Mount Vitosha to accommodate visitors to this very popular sports destination. If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Inmates incarcerated in the ADOC will be classified into groups by security level, custody, and program needs as defined in the ADOC Classification Manual. [188] All major types of transport (except water) are represented in the city. The city receives an average precipitation of 625.7mm (24.63in) a year, reaching its peak in late spring and early summer when thunderstorms are common. [174] The IT sector is highly diverse and includes both multinational corporations, local companies and start-ups. Stalinist Gothic public buildings emerged in the centre, notably the spacious government complex around The Largo, Vasil Levski Stadium, the Cyril and Methodius National Library and others. [130] One of the three buildings in the architectural ensemble, the former Bulgarian Communist Party headquarters, is due to become the seat of the Parliament. The considerable immigration to the capital from poorer regions of the country, as well as urbanisation, are among the other reasons for the increase in Sofia's population. Avian Remains from an Early Neolithic Settlement of Slatina (Present Sofia City, Bulgaria). The city is ranked 62nd among financial centres worldwide. Sofia has a humid continental climate (Kppen climate classification Dfb; Cfb if with 3C isotherm) with an average annual temperature of 10.9C (51.6F). It is situated in western Bulgaria, at the northern foot of the Vitosha mountain, in the Sofia Valley that is surrounded by the Balkan mountains to the north. Level 3 - The security level that is the next degree higher than Level 2, and requires more security/supervision than Level 2, but less than Level 4. [82] The inscription and Dio Cassius told that the Roman general Crassus subdued the Serdi and behanded the captives. [74] However, a report by the European Court of Auditors issued in September 2018 revealed that Sofia has not drafted any projects to reduce air pollution from heating. There is also a wide variety of hostels and smaller family guesthouses. [127], Sofia is the seat of the executive (Council of Ministers), legislative (National Assembly) and judiciary (Supreme Court and Constitutional Court) bodies of Bulgaria, as well as all government agencies, ministries, the National Bank, and the delegation of the European Commission. Following his capture in 1873, Vasil Levski was transferred and hanged in Sofia by the Ottomans. Without a doubt, one of the most beautiful buildings in Sofia is the Ivan Vazov National Theater. The Ethnographic Museum and the Museum of Military History hold large collections of Bulgarian folk costumes and armaments, respectively. In 1900, the first electric lightbulb in the city was turned on. Gradually, a compromise arose, officialisation of Sofia for the nationwide institutions, while legitimating the title Sredets for the administrative and church institutions, before the latter was abandoned through the years.[39]. Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. "[102], From the 14th century till the 19th century Sofia was an important administrative center in the Ottoman Empire. The National Opera and Ballet of Bulgaria is a combined opera and ballet collective established in 1891. During that time Sofia was the largest import-export-base in modern-day Bulgaria for the caravan trade with the Republic of Ragusa. [142] With 1,600 prisoners, the incarceration rate is above 0.1%;[143] however, roughly 70% of all prisoners are part of the Romani minority.[144]. Individuals will be placed at institutions that are consistent with their security classification rating. These services are conducted under five initiatives. As incarcerated individuals progress to lower security levels, they receive additional privileges and autonomy to make pro-social decisions. III. A third line was opened in August of 2020 and re-organisation of the previous lines lead to a 4th line being created. Petka Samardzhiyska Church is built in the 11th century. The report also noted that no industrial pollution monitoring stations operate in Sofia, even though industrial facilities are active in the city. The data says that roughly a third of the total population have already earned a university degree. We also sponsor a peer-training network for large jail administrators, including meetings and an online discussion forum. Aleko is at an altitude of 1,800 meters, and its slopes face north. [166] In 2015, Forbes listed Sofia as one of the top 10 places in the world to launch a startup business, because of the low corporate tax (10%), the fast internet connection speeds available one of the fastest in the world, and the presence of several investment funds, including Eleven Startup Accelerator, LAUNCHub and Neveq. Sixteen checklists allow administrators to assess performance and effectiveness of jail operations. [163] It is the economic hub of Bulgaria and home to most major Bulgarian and international companies operating in the country, as well as the Bulgarian National Bank and the Bulgarian Stock Exchange. The citys flourished for a second time under Justinian the Great (reign 527-565). Being Bulgaria's primate city, Sofia is home of many of the major local universities, cultural institutions and commercial companies. Regular performances began in 1909. Borisov Park is right in the center of the city, and South Park is next to the National Palace of Culture. While the 1818 and 1858 earthquakes were intense and destructive, the 2012 Pernik earthquake occurred west of Sofia with a moment magnitude of 5.6 and a much lower Mercalli intensity of VI (Strong). [164] In 2015, Sofia was ranked 30th out of 300 global cities in terms of combined growth in employment and real gross domestic product (GDP) per capita, the highest one amongst cities in Southeast Europe. In 1925, a terrorist act of ultra-leftists failed their attempted assassination of the king but resulted in the destruction of the Saint Nedelya Church and many victims. Their inmate to correctional officer ratio is a lot higher than the previous two security levels. Serdica was the capital of the Diocese of Dacia (337-602). These include Tsarigradsko shose, Cherni Vrah, Bulgaria, Slivnitsa and Todor Aleksandrov boulevards, as well as the city's ring road. At this time the city was renamed Sredets (The Center), because of its central strategic location. During the reign of Justinian it flourished, being surrounded with great fortress walls whose remnants can still be seen today. [69] The European Commission has taken Bulgaria to court over its failure to curb air pollution. ", "Where are world's deadliest major cities? [94] In the aftermath of the war, the city was permanently integrated in Bulgaria and became known by the Slavic name of Sredets. This is noticeably changing in the past years. Any detainee who cannot be classified because of missing information at the time Sofia is also home to Bulgarias most prestigious and largest educational institutions universities, colleges, and middle schools that offer solidly-grounded, up-to-date instruction in such disciplines as Architecture, Medicine, The Humanities, Engineering, Music and Choreography, and Fine Arts. Sofia preserves many valuable monuments to its long and storied past. Amongst others, the population consisted of Muslims, Bulgarian and Greek speaking Orthodox Christians, Armenians, Georgians, Catholic Ragusans, Jews (Romaniote, Ashkenazi and Sephardi), and Romani people. The crypt of the Alexander Nevsky cathedral is another branch of the National Gallery. In 1867 was inaugurated the first chitalishte in Sofia a Bulgarian cultural institution. One of Sofias favorite spots for both visitors and residents is Vitosha Boulevard. While walking in the area, visitors will also see the Banya Bashi Mosque, built in the 16th century. In the 1st century BC, Serdika was captured by the Romans, who transformed it into a Roman city. The valley has an average altitude of 550 metres (1,800ft). Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful. Sofia and the immediate vicinity also boast a great many spa complexes. According to modern records, 39,551 dwellings were constructed until 1949, 119,943 between 1950 and 1969, 287,191 between 1970 and 1989, 57,916 in the 90s and 102,623 between 2000 and 2011. It became the capital of the beylerbeylik of Rumelia (Rumelia Eyalet), the province that administered the Ottoman lands in Europe (the Balkans), one of the two together with the beylerbeylik of Anatolia. [122] Districts and settlements have their own governor who is elected in a popular election. [145] The Ivan Vazov National Theatre, which performs mainly classical plays and is situated in the very centre of the city, is the most prominent theatre. After the abolition of Communism in 1989, Sofia witnessed the construction of whole business districts and neighbourhoods, as well as modern skryscraper-like glass-fronted office buildings, but also top-class residential neighbourhoods. Sofia is Bulgarias capital and its largest city. All facility staff assigned to classification duties shall be adequately trained in the facility's classification process. 61. Like every big city, Sofia has something for every taste. The heat distribution piping network is 900km (559mi) long and comprises 14,000 substations and 10,000 heated buildings. However, the city is also subject to heat waves with high temperatures reaching or exceeding 35C (95F) on the hottest days, particularly in July and August. [84][85][86] The ancient city is located between TZUM, Sheraton Hotel and the Presidency. After World War II and the establishment of a Communist government in Bulgaria in 1944, the architectural style was substantially altered. [132], Under Bulgaria's centralised political system, Sofia concentrates much of the political and financial resources of the country. [93] In 343 AD, the Council of Sardica was held in the city, in a church located where the current 6th century Church of Saint Sophia was later built. Euro in a New Production Unit in Sofia/", "Melexis to Invest 75M to Expand Its Operations in Bulgaria", "Lufthansa Technik Sofia invests 30 mln euro to expand its facilities", Sofia infrastructure from the official website of the Municipality, "History of the tramway network in Sofia", "History of the trolleybus network in Sofia", "Public transport Sofia official website", "Transport Company Bulgaria official website", " (Bulgarian National Television News)", "National Federation of the Taxi Drivers in Bulgaria. Of the population aged 1564 265,248 people within the municipality (28.5%) are not economically active, the unemployed being another group of 55,553 people (6%), a large share of whom have completed higher education. [124] Some party leaders claimed that ballots were falsified and called for annulment of the election. The Konyarnika Center is 1,507 meters high. Policy implications and recommendations are also discussed. During the 1970s and the 1980s multiple ski slopes of varying difficulty were made available. The Museum of Socialist Art includes many sculptures and posters that educate visitors about the lifestyle in communist Bulgaria. It discusses key components of an OJC system, including instruments that use reliable and valid criteria, overrides by classification staff, staff training and commitment to OJC, and a housing plan that is consistent with classification outcomes. The extension of the underground system is hoped to alleviate the city's immense traffic problems. Sofia was designated as European Capital of Sport in 2018. Akademai Klado, 1966. : +359 885 921 620 E-mail:chitalnyata@gmail.com. Inmate Detail - CANO-CIFUENTES, JUAN LUIS. [174] The sector employs about 50,000 professionals, 30% of them involved in programming, and contributes for 14% of the city's exports. Other points of interest in the city include the Lion Bridge, the Eagle Bridge, the Russian Monument, and the monument to Vasil Levski (a Bulgarian revolutionary hero who gave his life in the struggle to free Bulgaria from the Ottomans in the 19th century). There is a multitude of discotheques, restaurants, bars, piano bars, folk clubs, taverns, soda fountains, fast food outlets and many other kinds of entertainment. Artificial and dam lakes were built in the twentieth century. [168] The total nominal GDP in 2018 was 38.5billion leva ($22.4billion), or 33,437 leva ($19,454) per capita,[169][170] and average monthly wages in March 2020 were $1,071, the highest nationally. [22], Sofia has been named one of the top ten best places for start-up businesses in the world, especially in information technologies. During the decline of the Roman Empire, the city was raided by Huns, Visigoths, Avars and Slavs. Mount Vitosha borders on the Vitosha Natural Park, which is the oldest nature reserve on the Balkan Peninsula. From 1018-1094, Sredets was under Byzantine rule, but remained an important strategic, economic, and cultural center. The ADOC Classification Manual is the document of direction in all matters of inmate classification and procedures thereunto. Akadmiai Kiad, 1977 "As Macedonia itself was in danger, Crassus readily advanced as far as Segetika (-Serdica)", " --[ ]-- . - 18771878 . Manufacturing has registered a strong recovery since 2012, increasing the exports three-fold and the employment by 52% accounting for over 70,000 jobs. Sofia is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Bulgaria alongside coastal and mountain resorts. Cyril and Methodius National Library are located in Sofia. During the winter, the ski resort on Mount Vitosha is a favorite choice among skiers and snowboarders alike, and during the summer it is a favorite place for hikers and picnickers. Its bell tower rises to a height of 53 meters, and houses 53 bells, the heaviest weighing 10 tons. Besides the city proper, the 24 districts of Sofia Municipality encompass three other towns and 34 villages. [72] In response to hazardous spikes in air pollution, the Municipal Council implemented a variety of measures in January 2018, like more frequent washing of streets. Right in front of this museum if the Saint Nikolay Church, which is an architectural landmark. With its developing infrastructure and strategic location, Sofia is a major hub for international railway and automobile transport. There are two golf courses just to the east of Sofia in Elin Pelin (St Sofia club) and in Ihtiman (Air Sofia club), and a horseriding club (St George club). [156] A velodrome with 5,000 seats in the city's central park is undergoing renovation. One year later, in 1880, it was the fifth-largest city in the country after Plovdiv, Varna, Ruse and Shumen. Sofia is the second highest capital of the European Union (after Madrid) and the third highest capital of Europe (after Andorra la Vella and Madrid). [95][97], The city eventually fell to the Byzantine Empire in 1018, following the Byzantine conquest of Bulgaria. The most dynamic sectors include Information technology (IT) and manufacturing. They are Aleko and Konyarnika. [146] Over the past two decades, numerous independent cinemas have closed and most shows are in shopping centre multiplexes. Winters are relatively cold and snowy. If they choose to engage in disruptive or violent behavior, they may move up the tier system to higher security levels, but there is always a sense of hope they can return to a previous status. In total there were 11 big and over 100 small mosques by the 17th century. On his way to Constantinople, Basil II was ambushed and soundly defeated by the Bulgarians in the battle of the Gates of Trajan. The oldest church in Sofia is the Saint George Rotunda. The Bulgarian patron saint John of Rila was buried in Sredets by orders of Emperor Peter I in the mid 10th century. In 1944 Sofia and the rest of Bulgaria was occupied by the Soviet Red Army and within days of the Soviet invasion Bulgaria declared war on Nazi Germany. There are ten spa centers within the capitals city limits offering peace and relaxation, along with therapeutic and beauty treatments. Popov, Dimitar (ed.). [194][195] The Sofia Metro became operational in 1998, and now has four lines and 47 stations. Sofia is ranked as Beta- global city by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network. [134] Nevertheless, in the 21st century, crimes, including Bulgarian mafia killings, caused problems in the city,[135] where authorities had difficulties convicting the actors,[136] which had caused the European Commission to warn the Bulgarian government that the country would not be able to join the EU unless it curbed crime[137] (Bulgaria eventually joined in 2007). [21] This triangle was recently expanded to a "square" and includes the Catholic Cathedral of St Joseph. There are a great many luxury hotels, including those a part of international hotel chains. [171] Services dominate the economy, accounting for 88.6% of the gross value added, followed by industry 11.3% and agriculture 0.1%.[169][172]. - . [95] After the conquest of the Bulgarian capital Preslav by Sviatoslav I of Kyiv and John I Tzimiskes' armies in 970971, the Bulgarian Patriarch Damyan chose Sredets for his seat in the next year and the capital of Bulgaria was temporarily moved there. This web site uses cookies. It is thought that the church was built in the 6th century, during the reign of Constantine the Great. Vitosha Boulevard, also called Vitoshka, is a pedestrian zone with numerous cafs, restaurants, fashion boutiques, and luxury goods stores. Name . There are more than fifteen swimming complexes in the city, most of them outdoor. [196] As of 2012[update], the system has 39km (24mi) of track. However, the end of the old administration and centrally planned system also paved the way for chaotic and unrestrained construction, which continues today. [25], The population of Sofia declined from 70,000 in the late 18th century, through 19,000 in 1870, to 11,649 in 1878, after which it began increasing. Springs and autumns in Sofia are usually short with variable and dynamic weather. During the Communist Party rule, a number of the city's most emblematic streets and squares were renamed for ideological reasons, with the original names restored after 1989.[115]. 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