The Bulgarian government has announced the removal of 8 projects from the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), totaling over 1 billion leva (half a billion euros). This decision was disclosed during a briefing by Deputy Prime Minister Tomislav Donchev and Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova at the Council of Ministers. Petkova explained that the delay in…
Bulgaria considers the construction of the 7th and 8th units of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) a strategically important project for ensuring the country’s energy security. GERB leader Boyko Borissov emphasized this during a meeting with Hyundai CEO Hanwoo Lee, expressing confidence that the project would be completed within the deadlines set by the…
Despite the difficult wartime conditions and staff shortage, systematic work continues in the capital to update city electric transport. In particular, the overhaul of trams makes it possible to extend their operation for another 10 years, increase the comfort and safety of passengers. This was reported by the Kyivpastrans municipal enterprise. During the overhaul, the…
In the framework of his working visit to Poland, Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine Vitalii Koval together with representatives of leading Ukrainian agrarian associations held a four-hour constructive meeting with Minister of Agriculture of Poland Czeslaw Siekierski and Polish agrarian organisations in Warsaw. Vitalii Koval stressed that today, more than ever, it…
In recent years, food prices in Bulgaria have become a key issue in both public and political discussions, especially following the abolition of preferential VAT rates and the country’s pursuit of meeting inflation criteria for adopting the euro. While some retail chains have faced boycotts in response to rising food costs, proposals to regulate price…
Producers associated with the Slovak Association of Bakers, Confectioners and Pasta Makers (SZPCC) have categorically rejected any addition of insect-based products to their products. They have declared that they will not manufacture products containing such ingredients, even if requested by retail chains. The decision was confirmed in a joint resolution agreed at the association’s general…
Eurozone nations have expressed their support for Bulgaria’s progress toward adopting the euro, as highlighted in the Eurogroup’s conclusions during the European Council meeting in Brussels. The statement noted that the next step would be to await the assessments from the European Commission and the European Central Bank (ECB). Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov, speaking to…