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Azerbaijan Temporarily Halts Natural Gas Supplies to Bulgaria Due to Technical Issues
According to an announcement by Bulgargaz, the country's state-owned gas supplier, the interruption, which began on January 7, 2025, is expected to last until January 11, 2025
Bulgaria
Radev Delays Political Consultations, Focuses on Green Energy Cooperation with Azerbaijan
"According to the Constitution, the formation of parliamentary groups and the election of the Speaker of Parliament are the essential first steps. Only then can I start consultations with each political group," Radev clarified
Bulgaria
Bulgaria’s Natural Gas Imports from Azerbaijan Rise Slightly in March 2024
Bulgaria began importing gas from Azerbaijan through the Greece-Bulgaria interconnector (IGB) on October 1, 2022. The IGB, a critical infrastructure project aimed at enhancing regional energy security, has a contractual volume of gas supplies set at 1 billion cubic meters per year
Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Ministry of Labour discusses expanding Cooperation with Azerbaijan
Sofia, Bulgaria: Ministry of Labor and Social Policy conducted a meeting with Azerbaijan yesterday, September 9, 2023. Desislava Stoyanova, Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Policy, discussed strategies to expand Cooperation between Bulgaria and Azerbaijan in the fields of labour, employment, and social policy, which was the main topic of the meeting
Bulgaria
Nurgyul Salimova receives honorary plaque from President Radev and Sports minister Iliev
Sofia, Bulgaria: Nurgyul Salimova, the Bulgarian professional chess player, was presented with an honorary plaque in recognition of her outstanding performance at the World Chess Cup in Azerbaijan. She finished second, following 24-year-old Russian Aleksandra Goryachkina
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Bulgaria: Sports Minister Dimitar Iliev to announce financial incentives for Nurgyul Salimova
Dimitar Iliev, Minister of Sports of Bulgaria, congratulated Nurgyul Salimova for winning second place in the World Chess Games in Baku, Azerbaijan. The 20-year-old young, highly talented Bulgarian secured second place in the competition with 1.5:2.5 points. It was the most significant success in her career so far
Bulgaria
Cultural Minister meets Azerbaijan’s Ambassador FR Hussein to expand bilateral cultural cooperation
Minister of Culture Nayden Todorov met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan N. B.C. Hussein Husseinov. The conversation discussed the possibilities of expanding bilateral cultural cooperation
Bulgaria
Stoyanov: Bulgaria determines to export electricity in exchange of gas from Azerbaijan
Bulgaria will export electricity in exchange for gas from Azerbaijan. This agreement was reached by the Economy minister of Bulgaria, Nikola Stoyanov. The minister suggested we could obtain volumes with a plan to trade gas for electricity in the coming 4-5 months
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Three Intoxicated Drivers Detained in Burgas Amid Heightened Police Checks
The man refused to provide a blood sample for further chemical analysis. He was taken into custody for up to 24 hours, and the vehicle, which lacked registration plates, was seized according to legal procedures. Authorities have launched a fast-tracked investigation into the case
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Sofia Leads Bulgaria’s Housing Boom with Surge in Large Residential Developments
Data released by the National Statistical Institute (NSI) reveals that a record 903 new homes with five or more rooms were completed in the capital in 2024 — a significant 60% jump from the previous year
Seaside Restaurant Prices Surge in Bulgaria as VAT Hike Hits Tourists’ Wallets
Premium seafood options, like fried turbot, are priced as high as 40 leva per portion. Pork-based meals have seen similar hikes—a pork knuckle with potatoes and carrots costs nearly 40 leva, and a trio of pork meatballs or kebabs with a side is about 10–12 leva
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Flu Season in Bulgaria Yet to Peak: Rising Cases and Health Warnings
Although some regions, like Blagoevgrad, have already seen a significant rise in flu cases, areas such as Sofia and Burgas have not experienced a major surge. However, hospitals in Sofia are beginning to fill up with flu patients, and the situation remains closely monitored
Bulgarian Sailors Reunite with Families After 14 Months in Houthi Captivity
The two sailors were accompanied by a Romanian crew member, who was welcomed by Romania’s ambassador. The release of the sailors followed a complex diplomatic operation spearheaded by Oman, a key mediator in regional conflicts