The increase in paid parking in Blagoevgrad, as well as the garbage fee, is inevitable. This was stated by the mayor Metodi Baikushev at a press conference. The increase in the cost of waste management is due to a European and national regulation, which is categorical that from 2025 we must collect separately. This will inevitably hit the pockets of Blagoevgrad residents, because the municipalities will have to organize the entire process.