We also sponsor a peer-training network for large jail administrators, including meetings and an online discussion forum. There are separate reception centers for females, male youth, and adult males. The recorded history of the city begins with the attestation of the conquest of Serdica by the Roman Republic in 29 BC from the Celtic tribe Serdi. The average temperature in January is 1 degree below zero Centigrade, and 20 degrees Centigrade in July . [182] Supported by the city's R&D expertise, Sofia is shifting to high value-added manufacturing including electrical equipment, precision mechanics, pharmaceuticals. In addition, Sofia hosted EuroBasket 1957 and the 1961 and 1977 Summer Universiades, as well as the 1983 and 1989 winter editions. Petka Samardzhiyska Church is built in the 11th century. It holds a collection of Eastern Orthodox icons from the 9th to the 19th century. Acta Zoologica Bulgarica. [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]. The people with juridical status divorced or widowed are either part of the factual singles or those having another type of partnership, each of the two constitutes by around 10% of the population aged over 20. 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. Following the defeat of the crusader forces in 1444, the city's Christians faced persecution. One of them was Samuil, who was eventually crowned Emperor of Bulgaria in 997. It represents the primary security level for Control Units in the 3-Tier System. Known as Serdica in Antiquity and Sredets in the Middle Ages, Sofia has been an area of human habitation since at least 7000 BC. Sofia offers many places for its children to play. The report also noted that no industrial pollution monitoring stations operate in Sofia, even though industrial facilities are active in the city. The Ethnographic Museum and the Museum of Military History hold large collections of Bulgarian folk costumes and armaments, respectively. Any detainee who cannot be classified because of missing information at the time city of the Serdi. [92] which was already not dissimilar to a tetrarchic capital of the Roman Empire. 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). The citys flourished for a second time under Justinian the Great (reign 527-565). The city is built west of the Iskar river, and has many mineral springs, such as the Sofia Central Mineral Baths. Shopi speak the Western Bulgarian dialects. Vitosha is in the south; the Balkan Mountains define the valley's northern fringes. Nu Image acquired the studios to upgrade them into Nu Boyana Film Studios, used to shoot scenes for a number of action movies like The Expendables 2, Rambo: Last Blood and London Has Fallen.[147][148]. [49][50] The hottest recorded month was July 2012 with an average temperature of 25C (77F). Vitosha mountain is a popular hiking destination due to its proximity and ease of access via car and public transport. Sofia Airport provides travelers with convenient connections to all major European cities, and from the central train station and bus station, passengers can reach every destination in the country. [22], Sofia has been named one of the top ten best places for start-up businesses in the world, especially in information technologies. [99] Several of the city's governors were members of the Bulgarian imperial family and held the title of sebastokrator, the second highest at the time, after the tsar. Only over 1% of the juridically married do not de facto live within marriage. Smog thus persists over the city as temperature inversions and the mountains surrounding the city prevent the circulation of air masses. "[102], From the 14th century till the 19th century Sofia was an important administrative center in the Ottoman Empire. During the 1970s and the 1980s multiple ski slopes of varying difficulty were made available. [209], Other institutions of national significance, such as the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) and the SS. The city was destroyed in the 447 invasion of the Huns and laid in ruins for a century[80] It was rebuilt by Byzantine Emperor Justinian I. 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. [80], The Celtic tribe Serdi gave their name to the city. [46] The record snow depth is 57cm (22.4in) (25 December 2001). The city has an extensive green belt. [71], Particulate matter concentrations are consistently above the norm. After the Liberation War, knyaz Alexander Battenberg invited architects from Austria-Hungary to shape the new capital's architectural appearance.[117]. [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. When Emperor Diocletian divided the province of Dacia into Dacia Ripensis (on the banks of the Danube) and Dacia Mediterranea, Serdica became the capital of the latter. Back to Search. Sofia remained the seat of a sanjak (district). Theatre is by far the most popular form of performing art, and theatrical venues are among the most visited, second only to cinemas. The Boyana Church, a UNESCO World Heritage site, contains realistic frescoes, depicting more than 240 human images and a total 89 scenes, were painted. Sofia's geographic location, in the foothills of the weekend retreat Vitosha mountain, further adds to the city's specific atmosphere. During the decline of the Roman Empire, the city was raided by Huns, Visigoths, Avars and Slavs. Still standing are the Dragalevski, Lozen, Germanski, Kremikovski, Cherepishki, and Osenovlashki Monasteries, among others. The largest group are occupied in trading, followed by those in the manufacturing industry. 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). The hot springs at Bankya, a nearby resort offer wonderful facilities for rest, recreation, and wellness. [122] Districts and settlements have their own governor who is elected in a popular election. Inmates designated as a verified Security Risk Group member are classified as level three. [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). Bianquis, C.E. Sofia is the 13th largest city in the European Union. The data says that roughly a third of the total population have already earned a university degree. 151156. Of these 864 do not have any water supply and 688 have other than communal. The valley has an average altitude of 550 metres (1,800ft). There are many more capitals in the city, such as the Polytechnical Museum, the Museum of Anthropology, and the Sports Museum. Level 1 - The lowest security level in the classification system. [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. [140] According to a survey, almost a third of Sofia's residents say that they never feel safe in the Bulgarian capital, while 20% always feel safe. Some known holders of the title were Kaloyan, Peter and their relative Aleksandar Asen (d. after 1232), a son of Ivan Asen I of Bulgaria (r.11891196). [43][44] Fog is not unusual, especially in the beginning of the season. The common head of Sofia Municipality and all the 38 settlements is the mayor of Sofia. 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]. Sofia preserves many valuable monuments to its long and storied past. Incarcerated individual behavior at Level 1 is expected to be rule compliant and pro-social and Level 1 individuals are eligible for admission to Reintegration Units. [26] Sofia hosts some 1.24million[2] residents within a territory of 492km2,[27] a concentration of 17.9% of the country population within the 200th percentile of the country territory. [78], The earliest tribes who settled were the Thracian Tilataei. Marazov, Ivan (ed.). Artificial and dam lakes were built in the twentieth century. [33][34] It became a municipium during the reign of Emperor Trajan (98117). Sofia is relatively close to the capitals of most Balkan countries: Ankara is 1,012 km; Athens is 837 km; Beograd is 374 km; Bucharest is 395 km; Zagreb is 762 km; Ljubljana is 897 km; Sarajevo is 549 km; Skopje is 239 km; Tirana is 553 km. Masterpieces of Bulgarian painting are on display at The National Art Gallery, located in what was formerly the Bulgarian Royal Palace. The National Museum of Ethnography is also located here, and the Museum of Natural History is a very short distance away, with exhibits of plants and animals that are very valuable, and even some that can no longer be seen in the wild. Avian Remains from an Early Neolithic Settlement of Slatina (Present Sofia City, Bulgaria). Following his capture in 1873, Vasil Levski was transferred and hanged in Sofia by the Ottomans. The species of flora in the park are particularly rich and varied. ", National Statistical Institute of Bulgaria, "Sofia Council - 2019-2023", ":: 27 2019", "The party of Kuneva overcomes the falsified ballots with machines", "Escaped from Arena Armeets tell about the nightmare", "The head of the electoral commission in Sofia is resigning at the request of Borissov", " :: 2015", " ? [79], In 339 BC Philip II of Macedon destroyed and ravaged the town for the first time. It is one of the main stations along BDZ Line 1, and a hub of Lines 2, 5 and 13. [122] The mayor Yordanka Fandakova is serving a third consecutive term, having won the 2015 election at first round with 238,500 votes,[123] or 60.2% of the vote, when Reformist Bloc opponent Vili Lilkov was second with 9.6%; the turnout was 41.25%. III. [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. These key elements include assessing inmates risks and needs (classification), assigning inmates to housing, meeting inmates basic needs, setting and conveying behavioral expectations, supervising inmates, and keeping inmates productively occupied. By the 19th century the Bulgarian population had two schools and seven churches, contributing to the Bulgarian National Revival. [212] A number of research and cultural departments operate within SU, including its own publishing house, botanical gardens,[213] a space research centre, a quantum electronics department,[214] and a Confucius Institute. [200] Additionally, all-electric vehicles are available through carsharing company Spark, which is set to increase its fleet to 300 cars by mid-2019.[201]. There were 3,162 theatric performances with 570,568 people attending in 2014. [209] Sofia University was founded in 1888. It is situated in the Sofia Valley at the foot of the Vitosha mountain in the western parts of the country. Until 1949, 13,114 buildings were constructed and between 10,000 and 20,000 in each following decade. [95][97], The city eventually fell to the Byzantine Empire in 1018, following the Byzantine conquest of Bulgaria. [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. As part of the 3-Tier prison system, Level 1 inmates are granted the highest levels of privilege and autonomy whenever possible (subject to operational needs of the facility). The assembly members are chosen every four years. [68] Solid fuel used for heating and motor vehicle traffic are significant sources of pollutants. There are four principal parks Borisova gradina in the city centre and the Southern, Western and Northern parks. Plovdiv remained the most populous Bulgarian town until 1892 when Sofia took the lead. By the time of its liberation the population of the city was 11,649. This process will consider behavior and such other objective factors as are available and relevant when assessing an individual's institutional security needs. [48], Summers are quite warm and sunny. , , 1910 , . [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. Sofia entered a period of economic and political decline in the 17th century, accelerated during the period of anarchy in the Ottoman Balkans of the late 18th and early 19th century, when local Ottoman warlords ravaged the countryside. Iztok Zapad, 2005. harvnb error: no target: CITEREFGeographic_Dictionary_of_Bulgaria1980 (. Lines 5 and 13 are shorter and provide connections to Kulata and Bankya, respectively. The museum has one of the largest collections anywhere, with over 700,000 items of cultural importance. Sofia (/sofi, sf-, sofi/ SOH-fee-, SOF-;[14][15] Bulgarian: , romanized:Sofiya,[16][17] IPA:[sfij] (listen)) is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria. There are ten spa centers within the capitals city limits offering peace and relaxation, along with therapeutic and beauty treatments. Sofia was designated as European Capital of Sport in 2018. NY: Harry N. Abrams Inc., 1998. Serdica was the capital of the Diocese of Dacia (337-602). 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. Since Mount Vitosha is a preferred destination for the capitals residents, its fields and paths are alive with nature lovers. It is the only city in Bulgaria to host three electoral constituencies: the 23rd, 24th and 25th Multi-member Constituencies, which together field 42 mandates in the 240-member National Assembly. 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Sofia is located in the western part of the country, on The Sofia Plain and the lower slopes of Mount Vitosha. The Bulgarian Volleyball Federation is the world's second-oldest, and it was an exhibition tournament organised by the BVF in Sofia that convinced the International Olympic Committee to include volleyball as an olympic sport in 1957. Cyril and Methodius National Library are located in Sofia. With their vital, humanistic realism they are a Renaissance phenomenon at its culmination phase in the context of the common-European art.[152]. 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). We provide training, technical assistance, and information resources on all phases of new-jail planning. The architecture of Sofia's centre is thus a combination of Neo-Baroque, Neo-Rococo, Neo-Renaissance and Neoclassicism, with the Vienna Secession also later playing an important part, but it is most typically Central European. Very close to Saint Sofia is The Memorial Church Saint Alexander Nevsky, now one of the citys most recognizable symbols. In 1900, the first electric lightbulb in the city was turned on. [181] Several office and tech clusters have been established across the city, including Business Park Sofia, Sofia Tech Park, Capital Fort and others. Factors considered include, but are not limited to: Individuals will be placed at the lowest level of security possible that is still sufficient to ensure the safety and security of persons, the institution, and the community. The author outlines specific aspects of system implementation, automation, monitoring, and evaluation of OJC systems. [202] The municipality was known for minor and cosmetic repairs and many streets are in a poor condition. In 1867 was inaugurated the first chitalishte in Sofia a Bulgarian cultural institution. [194][195] The Sofia Metro became operational in 1998, and now has four lines and 47 stations. The origin is in the Greek word sophia () "wisdom". Borisov Park is right in the center of the city, and South Park is next to the National Palace of Culture. Inmates incarcerated in the ADOC will be classified into groups by security level, custody, and program needs as defined in the ADOC Classification Manual. These remains are exhibited in the underpass connecting the Presidential Palace and The Ministerial Council, surrounded by shops selling traditional Bulgarian souvenirs and rosewater. 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 city is located at a strategic crossroads. The highest recorded temperature is 41C (106F) (5 July 2000 and 24 July 2007). [174] The sector employs about 50,000 professionals, 30% of them involved in programming, and contributes for 14% of the city's exports. [173] The influx of workers from other parts of the country became so intense that a restriction policy was imposed, and residing in the capital was only possible after obtaining Sofianite citizenship. [10] The metropolitan area of Sofia is based upon one hour of car travel time, stretches internationally and includes Dimitrovgrad in Serbia. The 126-metre (413ft) Capital Fort Business Centre is the first skyscraper in Bulgaria, with its 36 floors. A number of shallow rivers cross the city, including the Boyanska, Vladayska and Perlovska. Technical assistance and information resources cover a wide range of jail administration and operational issues. In 809, Serdica was incorporated into the Bulgarian Empire by Khan Krum and became known as Sredets. Kliment Ohridski, Tel. inmate classification vg3 alabama meaning a nice variety of treatment and work programs too. The citys stadiums draw thousands of fans for matches between the major football teams. The Ottomans came to favour the name Sofya (). The Iskar River in its upper course flows near eastern Sofia. The natural growth rate during 2009 was 0.2 per mile, the first positive growth rate in nearly 20 years. The Thracians, Iztok Zapad, Sofia, 2011. Prison Classification News Inmate Imprisoned for Assault, Weapons Counts on the Run Thursday, January 9, 2020 LINCOLN, Neb. Opportunities for sport and recreation in the capital are many and varied outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, modern gymnasiums and sports halls, and parks. The earliest works where this latest name is registered are the duplicate of the Gospel of Serdica, in a dialogue between two salesmen from Dubrovnik around 1359, in the 14th-century Vitosha Charter of Bulgarian tsar Ivan Shishman and in a Ragusan merchant's notes of 1376. 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 [45] The snowiest recorded winter was 1995/1996 with a total snowfall of 171cm (67.3in). The neolithic village in Slatina dating to the 5th6th millennium BC is documented. As the city grew outwards, the then-new neighbourhoods were dominated by many concrete tower blocks, prefabricated panel apartment buildings and examples of Brutalist architecture. These include the 4th century Rotunda of St. George, the walls of the Serdica fortress and the partially preserved Amphitheatre of Serdica. For more information about the park, please contact the Vitosha Nature Preservation Information Center, located roughly 1 km from the Dragolevtsi Quarter, close to the Dragolevtsi Monastery. [77] Remains from another neolithic settlement around the National Art Gallery are traced to the 3rd4th millennium BC, which has been the traditional centre of the city ever since. Increasing are frauds, drug-related crimes, petty theft and vandalism. [160][161], According to the 2011 census, throughout the whole municipality some 892,511 people (69.1%) are recorded as Eastern Orthodox Christians, 10,256 (0.8%) as Protestant, 6,767 (0.5%) as Muslim, 5,572 (0.4%) as Roman Catholic, 4,010 (0.3%) belonged to other faith and 372,475 (28.8%) declared themselves irreligious or did not mention any faith. The Museum of Socialist Art includes many sculptures and posters that educate visitors about the lifestyle in communist Bulgaria. [203] Consequently, traffic and air pollution problems have become more severe and receive regular criticism in local media. There are two ski centers on Mount Vitosha to accommodate visitors to this very popular sports destination. The Boyana Film studios was at the centre of a once-thriving domestic film industry, which declined significantly after 1990. 125 years a capital. [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. During that time Sofia was the largest import-export-base in modern-day Bulgaria for the caravan trade with the Republic of Ragusa. [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. In total there were 11 big and over 100 small mosques by the 17th century. Newly admitted inmates are transported from county jails to one of several prison receiving centers where the risk assessment process begins. [citation needed] During the war, Sofia was flown by the Romanian Air Corps, which engaged on photoreconnaissance operations and threw propaganda pamphlets to the city. A map of Sofia Valley. Regular performances began in 1909. Three of those are operated by the BAS; one by Sofia Tech Park and one by the Faculty of Physics at Sofia University.[218]. The city center contains many remains of ancient Serdica that have been excavated and are on public display, including Complex Ancient Serdica, eastern gate, western gate, city walls, thermal baths, 4th c. church of St. George Rotunda, amphitheatre of Serdica, the tombs and basilicas under the basilica of St. Sophia. The parks are equipped with safe, modern, playground equipment, and there are both childrens playgrounds and indoor recreational facilities for children. Sredets became a major administrative, economic, cultural and literary hub until its conquest by the Ottomans in 1382. 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. Multinationals with major research, development, innovation and engineering centers in Sofia include the second largest global IT center of Coca-Cola,[175] Ubisoft,[176] Hewlett-Packard,[177] VMware,[178] Robert Bosch GmbH,[179] Financial Times,[180] Experian, etc. According to the census, 1,056,738 citizens (87.9%) are recorded as ethnic Bulgarians, 17,550 (1.5%) as Romani, 6,149 (0.5%) as Turks, 9,569 (0.8%) belonged to other ethnic groups, 6,993 (0.6%) do not self-identify and 105,762 (8.8%) remained with undeclared affiliation. Level 4 -The security level that is the next degree higher than Level 3, and requires more security/supervision than Level 3. [21] This triangle was recently expanded to a "square" and includes the Catholic Cathedral of St Joseph. One of the most popular tourist destinations in Sofia, the church can hold roughly 5,000 people, and on important Christian holidays, it is filled with believers. It was the capital of the important Sanjak of Sofia as well, including the whole of Thrace with Plovdiv and Edirne, and part of Macedonia with Thessaloniki and Skopje. On average, Sofia receives a total snowfall of 96cm (37.8in) and 57 days with snow cover. 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. [157] There are also various other sports complexes in the city which belong to institutions other than football clubs, such as those of the National Sports Academy, the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, or those of different universities. In the 1st century BC, Serdika was captured by the Romans, who transformed it into a Roman city. It was proposed as a capital by Marin Drinov and was accepted as such on 3 April 1879. [139] Corruption in Bulgaria also affects Sofia's authorities. 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. The ratio of women per 1,000 men was 1,102. These are among the most sought-after secondary schools, along with Vladislav the Grammarian 73rd Secondary School and the High School of Mathematics, which topped the 2018 preference list for high school candidates. The Bulgarian patron saint John of Rila was buried in Sredets by orders of Emperor Peter I in the mid 10th century. Sofia is Bulgaria's capital and its largest city. One of Sofias favorite spots for both visitors and residents is Vitosha Boulevard. It is a favorite place for a days outing for young and old alike. In 1018, the Byzantines ended Bulgarian rule until 1194, when it was reincorporated by the reborn Bulgarian Empire. It also has facilities for night skiing. 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