ARCHIVE - 23 March 2022

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Business

Emerging Market Currencies: Growing Polarisation

Since the start of the year, the performance of emerging market currencies mirrors what we saw in 2021, but with more polarisation.

Business » Finance | March 23, 2022, Wednesday // 14:09

Chairman of the Bulgarian Energy Commission: It is Impossible Not to Rise Prices

“There isn’t a way to not have a rise in energy prices”. This was stated by the Chairman of the EWRC Stanislav Todorov before appearing at a hearing in the Energy Committee of the Parliament. He stressed that the jump in natural gas prices cannot be ignor

Business » Energy | March 23, 2022, Wednesday // 16:12

Putin: Russia will Accept Payments for Natural Gas only in Rubles

Russia will now accept payments for natural gas from “unfriendly” countries only in rubles. This was stated by Vladimir Putin at a meeting with the government on Wednesday, RT writes. Bulgaria is also on the “black” list of countries.

Business » Energy | March 23, 2022, Wednesday // 15:26

Germany remains Against an Embargo on Russian Oil and Gas Imports

Germany will defend its position at the EU summit against an immediate embargo on oil and gas imports from Russia. This became clear from the address of Chancellor Olaf Scholz in the Bundestag before leaving for Brussels.

Business » Energy | March 23, 2022, Wednesday // 13:59

Price of Natural Gas in Europe is Rising to 105 EUR per Megawatt-Hour

Natural gas in Europe rose to 105 euros per megawatt-hour in just one day after hitting a three-week price bottom of about 95 euros.

Business » Energy | March 23, 2022, Wednesday // 13:52

Bulgarian PM: We Offered a Collective Approach to Dealing with High Gas Prices for the whole EU

“The European Commission has included Bulgaria's proposal for a common approach to high energy prices on its agenda this week.” This was stated by Prime Minister Kiril Petkov before today’s cabinet meeting.

Business » Energy | March 23, 2022, Wednesday // 11:50

Politics

At First Reading: Bulgarian Parliament Agreed on Shutting Down the Special Court and the Special Prosecutor's Office

After 4 hours of debate, the deputies adopted at first reading amendments to the Judiciary Act, which close the Specialized Court and the Specialized Prosecutor's Office.

Politics | March 23, 2022, Wednesday // 13:43

NATO will Deploy a Battalion in Bulgaria

Tomorrow, NATO will confirm the deployment of an allied battalion in our Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary and Slovakia, said the Secretary-General of the Pact Jens Stoltenberg.

Politics » Defense | March 23, 2022, Wednesday // 19:21

Society

Bulgaria on the Verge of a Flu Epidemic

The country is on the verge of a flu epidemic. According to the National Center for Infectious and Parasitic Diseases, in recent days in many areas the number of cases has increased by 50%.

Society » Health | March 23, 2022, Wednesday // 11:43

COVID-19 in Bulgaria: 1943 New Cases in the Last 24 hours

In the last 24 hours, 1943 new cases of coronavirus infection were registered in Bulgaria, according to data published in the Unified Information Portal.

Society » Health | March 23, 2022, Wednesday // 09:59

World

Poland Recalls 45 Russian Diplomats Suspected of Espionage

Poland recalls 45 Russian diplomats suspected of spying for Russia. The news was confirmed by Polish Interior Minister Mariusz Kaminski.

World » Russia | March 23, 2022, Wednesday // 15:18

The G20 wants to Exclude Russia, Putin wants to Go to the Group’s Meeting

Russian President Vladimir Putin intends to take part in the G20 summit scheduled to be held later this year in Indonesia, Russia's ambassador to Jakarta said today following calls from some members of the group to exclude Russia.

World » Russia | March 23, 2022, Wednesday // 11:34

Kyiv: Russia Stopped the Humanitarian Convoy to Mariupol and Captured 15 Rescuers

Ukrainian leaders have accused Russia of capturing 15 rescuers and drivers from a humanitarian convoy trying to deliver much-needed food and other aid to the devastated Russian-besieged Ukrainian port city of Mariupol, which was attacked after weeks of ai

World » Ukraine | March 23, 2022, Wednesday // 13:32

Ukraine: Russians Destroy Chernobyl Laboratory

Russia's military has destroyed a new laboratory at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant that is working to improve radioactive waste management. This was announced by the Ukrainian state agency responsible for the no-access zone of Chernobyl, the Associated

World » Ukraine | March 23, 2022, Wednesday // 10:16

IMF’s Kristalina Georgieva: We want to Prevent the Economic Collapse of Ukraine

“The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is working closely with Ukraine on how to implement the best measures to manage the crisis to prevent its economic collapse”, said Kristalina Georgieva, the fund's managing director.

World » Ukraine | March 23, 2022, Wednesday // 10:09

Day 28 of the Invasion of Ukraine: 200,000 Stranded in Mariupol, The West with New Sanctions

200,000 people are in distress in Mariupol; Moscow will use nuclear weapons in case of threat to its existence; The West with new sanctions against Russia.

World » Ukraine | March 23, 2022, Wednesday // 09:52
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