The United States is working with Ukraine on a road map for its post-war energy system, which will include safe nuclear energy technology as well as renewables, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm has said in an interview with Reuters. “They (Ukrainians) are under assault and we have to help get them through this period of…
Primorsko and Kiten, two popular summer destinations on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, are experiencing a busy tourist season. Zdravko Vasilev, a local resident who had captured photos of the crowded beaches, reported that tourist interest in these resorts remained high despite challenges facing local businesses. During an appearance on Nova TV, Vasilev commented that…
All three Baltic States have poorly developed railway system. On top of that, the countries’ railway infrastructure is very poorly connected to other countries, as concluded in the monthly “Connection Failed” study by Greenpeace. The study analysed existing and potentially direct railway connections between the biggest European cities as compared to air connections. In total,…
For the second year in a row, the Czech Republic has allocated more than $21 million for humanitarian support, development and economic assistance to Ukraine, the Prime Minister Petr Fiala has announced. This year, according to Fiala, the Czech Republic will allocate 500 million crowns (over $21 million) in humanitarian support, support for development programmes…
Among thermal energy producers, the rate of payments for the natural gas consumed between May 1, 2021 and July 16, 2024 was not uniform but satisfactory. The relevant statement was made by the press service of Naftogaz Trading. According to the data provided by the company, the highest payment rate of 100% was recorded in…
Ukraine’s government has already acquired 20,000 unmanned aerial vehicles through Prozorro Market, having thus saved some UAH 100 million on transparent procurement. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Economy. “The government has purchased 20,000 unmanned aerial vehicles for the army through the Prozorro Market e-catalog. These are UAVs such as…
Bulgarian restaurateurs and hoteliers are forecasting widespread bankruptcies due to soaring electricity costs. The industry is calling for urgent intervention to prevent potential price hikes for goods and services. Atanas Dimitrov, vice-president of the Bulgarian Hotel and Restaurant Association (BHRA), highlighted a troubling trend of sharp increases in electricity prices during the summer season over…