Bulgarian construction companies are ceasing operation due to the high prices of steel and construction steel rods. Some companies may even face bankruptcies.
Sales of raw materials have been suspended since the beginning of March due to the war in Ukraine. The price of 1 ton of reinforced iron bars has soared from EUR 741 to EUR 1,050. Imports from the major suppliers (Ukraine and Russia) was suspended two weeks ago. Stockpiles are insufficient. Brick manufacturers have also reduced sales due to the high prices of electricity and natural gas.
The mechanical engineering sector is also experiencing serious difficulties. Machine builders are concerned that other foreign suppliers are also halting exports due to the international uncertainty.
The commercial launch of the liquefied natural gas terminal in Alexandroupolis, Greece, is expected today . The terminal has already successfully completed all commissioning tests. The opening was originally scheduled for April 2024, but was later..
On Tuesday it will be sunny and windy in most parts of the country. Clouds will develop in the northeast and along the Black Sea coast, where it may rain in places. Lows will be between 5 and 10°C, 5°C in Sofia. Highs will be between 16 and 21°C...
Bulgaria has begun evacuating our fellow citizens who expressed a desire to leave Beirut following Israel's attacks on Lebanon. Some of the Bulgarians in Lebanon have already been evacuated on a government aircraft flight, BNR's correspondent Mira..
Bulgaria has begun evacuating our fellow citizens who expressed a desire to leave Beirut following Israel's attacks on Lebanon. Some of the Bulgarians..
Some of the Bulgarians in Lebanon were evacuated on a government aircraft flight on Monday evening. The first group, consisting of 89 people, mostly..
''The second evacuation flight from Lebanon will be carried out today around noon, provided the circumstances are favorable'', caretaker Premier Dimitar..
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