Two of the four hydro units of the pumped-storage hydroelectric power plant (PAVEC) „Chaira“ are operating and this is important for our electricity system. The benefits are not only the production of electricity, but also the fact that it serves as a balancing power. This was stated by the acting Minister of Energy Traycho Traykov during an inspection of the functionality of the hydro unit 3 of the Chaira Hydroelectric Power Plant after the completion of the repair of the facility and the conduct of the final pre-commissioning and commissioning tests.
The record budget deficit and rising fuel prices put the Bulgarian economy under serious pressure, warned "Euronews" the executive director of the Association of Industrial Capital in Bulgaria (AIKB) Dobrin Ivanov. He explained that the deficit for March of 1.5 billion euros means that expenses significantly outpace revenues - an atypical situation for the beginning of the year. “Usually at the beginning of the year the budget is balanced, and now we see the opposite”, Ivanov pointed out. According to him, the main reasons are the increased costs for salaries, pensions and social payments, as well as the active payment for projects, which further burdens the budget. He warned that if this trend continues, the country could end the year with a deficit of up to 8-9% of GDP.
What happened in December last year is that hundreds of thousands of Bulgarian citizens came out and threw Borisov and Peevski out of power. The voice of the square was very clear - no to theft, justice and “Sarafov out”. Our goal is to be a political instrument of the demands of the protest. That is why we are fighting for every vote and for the trust of as many people as possible, who will allow us to realize a stronger Bulgaria. This was said in the studio of “Presechna tochna” Nadezhda Yordanova, who is the leader of the PP-DB list in the 19th MIR-Ruse.
Lyubomir Datsov: Bulgaria's economy is heading towards stagflation
If the energy crisis from the Persian Gulf continues to deepen, the Bulgarian economy is threatened by stagflation. This was stated by the member of the Fiscal Council and former Deputy Minister of Finance Lyubomir Datsov, quoted by the Bulgarian National Radio. His comment comes against the backdrop of an unprecedented global shock in oil and gas supplies caused by the escalating military conflict in the Middle East, which is blocking key trade routes through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Constitutional Court rejected the request of a panel of the Appellate Court - Varna to establish the unconstitutionality of Art. 173, para. 15 of the Judiciary Act, the court's press center announced. All 12 constitutional judges participated in the hearing. The decision was signed with an opinion by judges Pavlina Panova, Atanas Semov, Yanaki Stoilov, Sonya Yankulova and Borislav Belazelkov. The decision was reported by judge Yanaki Stoilov, BTA specified.
Carriers demand urgent measures and state support
The transport industry is on a protest alert, with carriers demanding urgent measures due to high fuel prices. They are demanding financial support from the state and tax breaks. Meanwhile, the meeting with the relevant minister, at which the main problems in the sector were discussed, has ended.
Lyubomir Kuchukov: Tehran considers us a participant in the war
Bulgaria is becoming an involuntary participant in the war between the United States and Iran due to the presence of American military aircraft on our territory. Former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Lyubomir Kuchukov warned about this against the backdrop of the escalating conflict in the Middle East and the expiring ultimatum of US President Donald Trump to Tehran.
In the conditions of a fragmented political landscape and frequent elections, the topic of coalition government is once again coming to the fore. According to the sociological data and the results of the last elections, Bulgaria will probably continue to be governed through coalitions.
The 60 stotinki egg jumped to 60 eurocents
As Easter approaches, egg prices in Bulgaria have seen a drastic jump, almost doubling in price in a year. While last holiday season the item was traded between 30 and 35 stotinki, today consumers pay from 35 to 60 euro cents for the same amount.
They found belongings of the missing woman from the village of Razena, but there is no trace of her
The search for the missing woman from the village of Razena continues. Volunteers found a woman's walking stick and one of her slippers in a muddy field outside the village.
Ivaylo Mirchev: What is Radev actually saying about Karbovski?
What is Radev actually saying about Karbovski?
According to the acting Minister of Energy Traycho Traykov, a ceiling on There is a fuel surcharge, although it is informal, because every day the National Revenue Agency, the Competition Protection Commission, and the Consumer Protection Commission monitor the surcharges.
Dangerously strong wind throughout Bulgaria tomorrow
Forecasters from the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences have announced a yellow code throughout Bulgaria for dangerously strong wind. It is in effect for Wednesday.
Students across the country are joining initiatives for the anniversary of the April Uprising
With various initiatives such as historical reenactments, literary and musical programs, student competitions, exhibitions, quizzes and open lessons, students from across the country will mark the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising.
Over 190,000 cars are expected to leave Sofia before Easter
In the days before Easter, increased traffic is forecasted on the main exits of Sofia. It is expected that about 191,000 vehicles will leave the capital. Last year, there were about 185,000. This was announced by the “Road Infrastructure“ Agency.
The Confederation of Bulgarian Trade Unions held a meeting with “We continue the change” as part of the discussions that have begun with the main political parties participating in the upcoming early elections for the National Assembly.
Gold bars and jewelry worth over 161,000 euros were seized at the MP "Kapitan Andreevo"
Undeclared 400 grams of gold bars and over 830 grams of gold jewelry were seized by customs officers at the Kapitan Andreevo Customs Point during two separate inspections of a passenger car and a bus entering the country from Turkey.