Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2024 All Rights Reserved

Cabinet approves three strategic energy projects

Energy Minbister Vladimir Malinov
Photo: BTA

At today’s sitting, the Council of Ministers approved the signing of three important strategic documents of cooperation in the sphere of energy, the Bulgarian news agency BTA reports, quoting caretaker Minister of Energy Vladimir Malinov. The first document concerns cooperation between Bulgaria and the Republic of Korea in promoting cooperation in nuclear energy, renewable energy sources and natural gas. Minister Malinov spoke about the National Assembly decision by force of which the company Hyundai is to implement the project for the construction reactors 7 and 8 at the Kozloduy NPP.  The second document is a joint declaration by the minister of economy, trade and industry of Japan for promoting cooperation in the sphere of energy between the two countries with a focus on natural gas and nuclear energy, as well as hydro energy and especially the Chaira Pumped Storage Hydro Power Plant. The third document is a joint declaration for deepening relations between Bulgaria and Germany in renewable energy sources, hydrogen, as well as the creation of green corridors for the transfer of energy generated from renewable sources. 



Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!
Listen to the daily news from Bulgaria presented in "Bulgaria Today" podcast, available in Spotify.

More from category

Pleven hosts the Festival of Wine and Farm Delicacies: Time for Wine

The Festival of Wine and Farm Delicacies will be held between August 29 and September 1 in the courtyard of the Regional Historical Museum Pleven. The event promises an unforgettable experience with the best of Bulgarian wine, dairy and meat..

published on 8/29/24 6:10 AM

Heavy rain with thunderstorms

During the night, the precipitation will stop and the clouds will break up temporarily , with clear skies after midnight over Western Bulgaria. Light to moderate winds will blow from west-northwest. On Thursday, cumulus and rain clouds will develop..

published on 8/28/24 7:05 PM

Bulgaria's government proposes raising the minimum monthly salary to EUR 550.66 as of January 1

The caretaker cabinet proposes raising the minimum monthly salary to BGN 1,077 (EUR 550.66) as of January 1, 2025, from the current BGN 933 (EUR 477.04). The proposal is contained in a draft of a government decree which has been put up for public..

published on 8/28/24 5:44 PM