A park in Sofia, Bulgaria, has had its name officially restored to “Zaimov” after a recent renaming to “Oborishte” was vetoed by the Sofia Regional Governor. The Sofia City Council initially voted on May 28th to revert the park’s name to “Oborishte,” the name it held from 1998 to 2007. However, the newly appointed Sofia Regional Governor, Yovelina Tihova, exercised her veto power, blocking the change. This veto has now been overruled, effectively reinstating the original “Zaimov” name. The decision follows a period of debate regarding the park’s identity and historical significance. The reversal signifies a win for those who favored maintaining the park’s previous designation. The situation highlights the power of the Regional Governor to influence local naming conventions.
