TPP Maritza East 2 will sell 1 million megawatt-hours of its electricity on the regulated market for a period of one year. This has become clear from an order signed by Minister of Energy Andrey Zhivkov. The goal is avoiding stop of operation of the power plant because of inability to sell its expensive electricity on the free market.
The ministry says that the measure is temporary and is being taken because the TPP is needed to cover domestic consumption. It is yet to be seen what the effect of the minister's order on the price of electricity for households will be. The price is expected to rise by an average of 3% from July 1.
On Wednesday, the lowest temperatures will range from 0°C to 5°C, for Sofia 0°C. During the day, it will be mostly cloudy with fog in the plains. There will be light rain in some places. Daytime highs will be between 4°C and 9°C, around 6°C in the..
Caretaker Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivan Kondov held a bilateral meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha during the NATO Foreign Ministers' Meeting. Ivan Kondov assured that Bulgaria will continue its unwavering and consistent support..
Caretaker Minister of Transport and Communications Krasimira Stoyanova met in Sofia with the Ambassador of Ukraine to Bulgaria, Olesya Ilashchuk. The two discussed ensuring the smooth movement of Ukrainian cargo to the EU via the Solidarity..
"We demand the resignation of the management of the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency for failing to address the problems, specifically the case with the..
North Macedonia’s Foreign Minister Timčo Mucunski was heard in the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee. He..
A concert entitled “Volunteer’s Day” will bring together young talents dedicated to the causes of healthy living and volunteering on one stage in..
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