Over 100 million euro will be spent for the modernization of the gas transmission network in this country, Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov said during the official opening of reconstructed and modernized “Lozenets” natural gas compressor station. The premier pointed out that if Bulgaria wanted to be an active participant on the natural gas market in the coming years, it should first modernize its gas infrastructure and complete the planned gas inter-connectors with its neighbors. PM Borissov added that this country was ready to start building the gas inter-connector with Turkey. Investments in rehabilitation and modernization of Bulgaria's national and transit gas pipeline networks is part of the work of the government for diversification of gas sources and supply routes, Energy Minister Temenuzhka Petkova said and added diversification would bring security of supplies and competitive prices to Bulgaria.
On Saturday sunshine is the forecast until noon. In the afternoon clouds will appear and by midnight it will rain briefly but intensely with thunder. There is a risk of hail in the northwest. Minimum temperatures will be between 18 and 24°C,..
The government is working to reduce as much as possible the time taken to pay compensation to victims of the country's recent fires. All those affected will be able to receive up to BGN 1 578 (EUR 800) from the Social Assistance Agency for emergency..
Farmers in the Eastern Rhodopes have reported a critical fodder situation due to the drought. Grazing areas have been severely reduced and water is scarce due to the hot weather. The drought has put fodder resources at risk. Extra hay, normally..
A total of 60 officers from the Bezmer and Kabile units are on the ground with equipment for firefighting, Bulgaria's Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov..
A state of emergency remains in force in seven villages in the border municipality of Bolyarovo. The fight against the fire at the village of Voden..
A fire has started in Greece a kilometre and a half from the Bulgarian border and is slowly moving towards it. The fire is located in an extremely..
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