As of today, the price of electricity for household consumers will rise by an average of 1.7%, while the price of central heating and hot water will decrease by 8.5%, the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission said.
The biggest increase in electricity prices is in Western Bulgaria - 3%, while in Northeastern Bulgaria, the price of electricity will fall by 0.5%.
The price of central heating will decrease between 3% (Veliko Tarnovo) and 14% (Burgas). In Sofia, hot water and central heating prices will fall by 7%. These prices will be valid for the next 12 months.
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In an open letter to the President of the National Assembly and the chairpersons of the parliamentary groups, 12 NGOs call for the immediate election of a national Ombudsman, BNR’s Silvia Velikova reports. They write that the position of Ombudsman..
Rose picking season is starting this year with serious problems because of the prolonged cold spell, BGNES reports. The people in this line of business say they expect an extremely poor harvest, which gives rise to major financial concerns as the..
During his participation in the 20th World Meeting of Bulgarian Media in Varshets, President Rumen Radev expressed concern that prices will rise as soon..
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“We often say that Bulgaria extends as far as there are Bulgarians. In order for these spiritual borders of Bulgaria to be vibrant and strong, there..
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