The Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) has approved the natural gas price in Bulgaria for May, setting it at 64.40 BGN per megawatt-hour (MWh), excluding fees for access, transmission, excise, and VAT. This marks a 14.22% decrease compared to the rate for April. The pricing structure includes the full contracted volume of Azerbaijani natural…
On April 30, a meeting of the Anti-Crisis Energy Headquarters, chaired by Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal, addressed the outcomes of the previous heating season and preparations for the upcoming autumn-winter period. According to the Ministry of Energy, no electricity restrictions have been applied to household consumers since December 30, 2024, while limitations for…
The Cabinet of Ministers endorsed a draft law on the ratification of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the Government of Ukraine and the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This was reported by the Ministry of Economy. It is noted that the agreement provides for the free trade between the two countries by…
In 2024, Bulgaria’s exports of alcoholic beverages totaled 30.4 million euros, with spirits and liqueurs accounting for the largest share of 21.3 million euros. Wine exports followed at 5.86 million euros, while beer exports amounted to 2.9 million euros. Bulgaria’s exports in this category outpaced those of ten other EU member states. EU-wide, the export…
Latvia’s leading dairy processing company Food Union Latvia, in partnership with the creators of the Oscar-winning animation film Flow, has launched a watermelon-flavoured Karums curd snack celebrating family, friendship and support. Part of the sales income will go to two Latvian charities: Children’s Hospital programme “Kepu terapija” and Remi Cat Rescue Centre. As usual, the…
Bulgaria has taken on new state debt amounting to 4 billion leva, Bulgarian National Radio reports. The Ministry of Finance has not yet officially confirmed the information. According to reports, the country has raised nearly 4 billion euros on international markets through the issuance of two bond tranches – with maturities of 9 and 13…
The Government continues its support programmes for agricultural producers and introduces new mechanisms for the development of the agricultural sector. This was stated by Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal during a meeting of the Cabinet on April 29. He emphasised that farmers were actively working on the spring sowing campaign despite the challenges caused by the…