Heavy Snowfall Paralyzes Northwestern Bulgaria: Power Outages and Road Closures Reported
The early October snowfall caused serious disruptions across Northwestern Bulgaria
Mines in Bulgaria’s Madan, Zlatograd Suffered Millions in Damage due to Power Cuts in March
Business | May 4, 2015, Monday // 15:53
- Tweet
Send to Kindle
Photo by Sofia Photo Agency
The mines in Madan and Zlatograd suffered damage worth around BGN 2.5 M due to the flooding caused by the heavy snowfall in March in the Rhodope Mountains, according to Nikolay Valkanov, Chair of the Board of Directors of Minstroy Holding.
Valkanov told the Bulgarian National Radio on Monday that the mines had been flooded due to the power cut for several days on end.
He made clear that the total damage for the two companies stood at around BGN 2.5 M.
He said that the damage caused by the flooding in Zlatograd had been fully repaired, while in Madan almost all of the wreckage had been removed.
Valkanov noted that the situation in Batantsi was very difficult as there was too much there.
He added, however, that things were gradually returning to normal there too.
Valkanov explained that the lack of electricity for several days on end had caused the flooding at the mines, which had necessitated urgent purchases of pumps and emergency interventions.
Related Articles:
Deadly Coal Mine Blast in Spain: Five Killed, Four Injured in Asturias
Five people lost their lives, and four others sustained injuries in an explosion at a coal mine in northern Spain on Monday
Snowstorm Hits Bulgaria: Roads Blocked, Power Outages in Several Villages
An orange code has been issued for heavy snowfall in the regions of Razgrad, Silistra, Dobrich, Shumen, and Targovishte, with some areas expected to accumulate up to 25 centimeters of snow
Bulgaria Assumes Command of Black Sea Naval Mine Countermeasures Group
On January 15, a ceremony at the Naval Headquarters in Varna will mark the handover of command of the Naval Mine Countermeasures Group in the Black Sea
Snow Causes Major Traffic Jams in Sofia
Snowfall has caused kilometer-long traffic jams and made driving difficult across Sofia
Osogovo Mountains See Season’s First Heavy Snowfall as Cold Weather Sweeps Bulgaria
The Osogovo Mountains in Bulgaria have recorded the heaviest snowfall
US Grants Crucial Waiver Allowing Lukoil Operations in Bulgaria
The United States has granted Bulgaria a significant exemption from its sanctions on Lukoil
Uzbek Workers Flock to Bulgaria, But Many Leave Early Due to False Salary Promises
Illegal recruitment practices in Uzbekistan are sending workers to Bulgaria under the promise of salaries reaching 5,000 leva (€2,560)
Business | November 15, 2025, Saturday // 09:36
evroto.bg Offers Complete Resources Ahead of Bulgaria’s Switch to the Euro
The official website dedicated to Bulgaria’s transition to the euro, evroto.bg, has published the full set of information materials used during the national awareness campaign
Britain Grants Temporary Sanctions Exemption for Bulgarian Lukoil Units
Britain has introduced a temporary exemption that permits continued business with two Bulgarian subsidiaries of the sanctioned Russian oil group Lukoil
Economist Warns: Euro Brings Benefits, but Bulgaria Must Address Structural Problems
Economist Dimitar Sabev, from the Institute for Economic Research at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, has assessed the draft budget and broader economic situation in Bulgaria
Average Salary in Bulgaria’s State Administration Rises to 3,088 Leva (€1,580)
At the close of the third quarter of 2025, the average gross salary in Bulgaria’s state administration reached 3,088 leva (approx. €1,580), marking an increase of 417 leva (€213) compared to the same period in 2024, when it was 2,671 leva (€1,365)
Business | November 13, 2025, Thursday // 16:05
