Fewer households in Bulgaria are relying on wood for heating. Although wood remains the preferred fuel source in mountainous and semi-mountainous areas, supply issues persist, particularly for elderly residents who struggle to split and store firewood. Asya Sarieva, an 88-year-old from the mountains, plans to heat her home with wood again this winter due to…
The number of young people up to the age of 25 who are heavily in debt is on the rise in Bulgaria, with the fastest-growing demographic being young individuals, even those with stable incomes. Financial mismanagement is primarily to blame, particularly among men, who tend to incur more debt than women. This alarming trend is…
Ukrainian Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko and his Moldovan counterpart Victor Parlicov discussed functioning of the energy system under Russian attacks, focusing on measures to balance it in emergency situations. The key theme of the meeting was cooperation between the two countries to ensure regional energy security. Halushchenko emphasized that the energy security of the region…
This year, all categories of farms in the Mykolaiv region harvested 19.5 thousand tons of gourds, up by 20% YoY, Olena Piskun, Director of the Agricultural Sector Department at the Mykolaiv Regional State Administration, said. “This year, all categories of farms in the Mykolaiv region harvested 19.5 thousand tons of gourds, including 14.7 thousand tons…
Bulgaria’s Ministry of Finance is optimistic that the final requirement for joining the Eurozone will be met until December, according to the acting Deputy Prime Minister and Minister Lyudmila Petkova. This criterion pertains to inflation, and Bulgaria plans to request a new assessment within two weeks following its fulfillment. During a presentation on the financial…
Construction plans for a city-centre site owned by electricity distribution company Zapadoslovenska Energetika (ZSE) in the Mlynske Nivy district of Bratislava have been under discussion for several years, but the future shape of the development is now clear. The project, tentatively titled EHQ Multifunctional Complex, is led by the developer Immocap. It has recently received…
Tourism Minister Evtim Miloshev announced that 2024 had been the best year for Bulgarian tourism since the introduction of statistical tracking. Indicators such as tourism revenue, accommodations, tourist numbers, registrations and border checkpoint traffic have all reached record levels. Despite the positive data, Miloshev noted that Bulgaria’s resorts still faced significant challenges that needed addressing.…