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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 Works to Secure Safe Passage for Citizens in Syria Amid Escalating Unrest
Official data indicate that a total of 71 Bulgarian nationals currently reside in the country on a long-term or permanent basis. The ministry has strongly advised all Bulgarian residents to avoid public spaces and remain indoors until the security situation improves
Austria Lifts Veto on Bulgaria and Romania’s Schengen Accession by Land
Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Karner confirmed Austria’s decision to support Bulgaria and Romania’s Schengen accession, enabling the removal of land border checks for both countries from January 1, 2025, during the upcoming Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting
Sofia’s Real Estate Market Shows Robust Growth Amid High Demand and Supply Shortages
Sofia's real estate market is experiencing strong growth, with a 10% sales increase from the previous year. Key factors include rising wages, low mortgage interest rates, and growing demand for completed, move-in-ready properties, driving market activity
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Bulgarian State Railways Reintroduces Festive Steam Train Rides for the Holiday Season
This nostalgic train will make its return to service on December 14 and 15, delivering a magical journey through the scenic Bulgarian countryside, complete with holiday decorations and festive cheer
Dominica: New projects unveiled at the 2024/2025 budget session
Finance Minister Irving McIntyre revealed a big budget for several projects to be undertaken the coming fiscal year.