US Approves New Lukoil Waiver for Bulgaria After Talks With Rubio
Bulgaria has secured a six-month extension of the Lukoil waiver, following a decision by the US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
REPORTS OF FIRE IN NUCLEAR POWER PLANT DENIED
Business | December 20, 2001, Thursday // 00:00
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Nuclear power plant Kozloduy representatives denied the reports of fire at the plant. The rumours turned out to be connected with a blast nearby the plant. Five of the plant's six units are operating with their total capacity of 2,900 MgW as scheduled. The 440-MW Unit Four is expected to resume operation on December 25 after an inspection by the Committee on the Use of Atomic Energy for Peaceful Purposes. An emergency drill was organized for the plant staff on December 19, in case of fire in the radioactive waste storage facility.
Bulgaria’s Central Bank Tightens Rules on Housing Credit
The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) has decided to increase the countercyclical capital buffer to 2.25%, in a move aimed at easing pressure on the rapidly growing housing credit market and strengthening the resilience of the banking system.
“Energy Lockdown”? Expert says Europe and Bulgaria Could Face Covid-Style Restrictions
Energy expert Boyan Rashev has warned that Europe could be moving toward what he described as an “energy lockdown” scenario if fuel supply pressures continue to worsen
Fuel Prices Rise in Bulgaria: Diesel Nears 1.80 Euros, Petrol Also Up
Fuel prices in Bulgaria have continued to edge upward, with diesel and gasoline both registering increases in the days following the Easter holiday
Bulgaria’s Tourism Industry Adapts to a Digital-First Traveller
Bulgaria’s tourism sector has never been stronger and has been achieving steady growth for the past few years.
Bulgaria Sees Modest Monthly Industrial Growth, But 8% Yearly Drop Persists
Industrial output in Bulgaria posted a modest monthly increase in February 2026, but continued to decline sharply on an annual basis, according to preliminary, seasonally adjusted data from the National Statistical Institute.
