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Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Gas prices in November may fall below BGN 166, says Energy Minister
According to Rosen Hristov, the energy minister, the gas price could drop below BGN 166 in November and hold steady in December. While talking to the media, he explained that it is essential to dropping the concept of introducing two electricity rates for home consumers
Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Chiren gas storage reached 80% three weeks before deadline
The minimum capacity required by the EU to stock up for the winter, 80.27%, has been reached by Bulgarian Chiren gas, according to statistics supplied by Gas Infrastructure Europe, which tracks the level of reservoirs in various nations. Three weeks before the deadline, Bulgaria was able to meet the requirements
Europe
Europe prepares to tackle Mobile network collapse this winter
Mobile phones can go silent across Europe this winter due to power outages, implementation of consumption limits and current policies causing some mobile networks to be disrupted. The probability of power shortages has increased due to Russia's move to cut off gas supplies through Europe's main supply route following the crisis in Ukraine
Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Greece interconnector set to launch on October 1st
Rosen Hristov, the energy minister of Bulgaria, stated that the interconnector with Greece will receive act 16 today or tomorrow and officially open on October 1st. He also highlighted that Bulgaria is also developing compensatory measures for businesses so they can receive the gas the government can preserve for upcoming winters
Bulgaria
Stoyanov: Bulgaria to eventually stop recieving gas from Gazprom
The Economy minister Nikola Stoyanov confirmed that Bulgaria will eventually stop receiving natural gas from Gazprom. The main objective of the cabinet is to receive the quantities of natural gas under the existing contract, which Gazprom didn't send as they cut the supplies for not paying them in Rubels
Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Gazprom is ready to discuss gas requirements with Bulgaria
Rosen Hristov, energy minister of Bulgaria, stated that Gazprom has recently responded to talk about the gas. They are ready to discuss the requirements. Hristov noted that the third of the required gas would come from Gazprom if everything went well
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
Bulgaria
Bulgaria: EU is considering sending Bulgaria a certain quantity of natural gas.
Bulgarian MEP from the group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats said,"To avoid having other bad winter weather predictions, we are currently searching for every answer on a pan-European basis. Completing the Greek link and providing the desperately required Azeri gas are the first steps in diversifying our energy supplies
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Bulgaria’s Winter Resorts Face Personnel Shortage and Parking Challenges, Tourism Minister Warns
The lack of parking at Pamporovo has raised concerns about its environmental impact, as Miloshev pointed out that the congestion caused by parked cars detracts from the resort’s natural beauty. "A tourist cannot arrive at a winter resort and find nowhere to park"
Kulata Border Checkpoint Undergoes Major Upgrades Ahead of Bulgaria’s Schengen Entry
The project aims to enhance traffic flow at one of the country’s busiest border crossings by widening lanes and improving road infrastructure. The construction focuses on creating two lanes in each direction leading up to the checkpoint, with a 200-meter expansion on both sides
Sofia Adjusts Transport: No Christmas Night Services, New Year Coverage
On December 24, trams, trolleybuses, and buses will run according to pre-holiday and holiday schedules, with services ending between 11:30 p.m. and 11:45 p.m. No nighttime public transport will be available on Christmas Eve
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Kulata Border Checkpoint Undergoes Major Upgrades Ahead of Bulgaria’s Schengen Entry
The project aims to enhance traffic flow at one of the country’s busiest border crossings by widening lanes and improving road infrastructure. The construction focuses on creating two lanes in each direction leading up to the checkpoint, with a 200-meter expansion on both sides
Trailblazer of Bulgarian Investigative Journalism Margarita Mikhneva Dies at 72
Margarita Mikhneva, a pioneering figure in Bulgarian investigative journalism, has passed away at the age of 72 following a prolonged battle with cancer. Her death in Geneva was confirmed by Focus news agency, marking the end of an era for Bulgarian media