A bomb threat led to the evacuation of the Sofia Courthouse and the temporary suspension of all hearings.
The signal was received at around 8:45 this morning.
According to the Sofia Directorate of the Interior (SDVR), no suspicious items were found. Police units, firefighters and ambulances were deployed to the scene. The checks lasted for around two hours.
The Courthouse has since been reopened and proceedings have resumed.
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