10,335 tons of roses have been produced in Bulgaria in 2024, almost 1,000 tons more than last year, the Consultative Council on Oil Bearing Roses says. There are almost 3,000 rose producers registered in the country, and 53 rose oil distilleries with an annual processing capacity of more than 15,000 tons of roses. More than 930 tons of rose oil have been exported to the US, China, Australia, Japan, India and the UK since the beginning of the year, with export prices ranging from USD 9,000 to USD 16,000 per kg., depending on whether the oil is conventional or biological. The consultative council discussed amendments to the law on rose farming which the industry has long been demanding.
The Sofia City Prosecutor's Office has brought five members of an organized crime group to court over murder of 18 Afghan citizens, the institution reported. The case dates back to February 17, 2023, when the migrants were found..
There is currently a significant shortage of many medications in the country. Association of Pharmacy Owners Chair Nikolay Kostov pointed out that over 380 medications are missing from pharmacies. According to him, two electronic systems are..
The sea waves have pushed the oil ashore, which was released by a ship in the waters near Varna on the morning of March 31. The pollution was localized between two jetties, and the oil has been successfully collected. In an interview with BNT,..
Today is the last day of operation of Bulgaria's second largest coal-fired power plant, ContourGlobal Maritsa East 3 TPP. From tomorrow, 130 of the..
The increase in vignette prices will take effect on May 1, while the new higher toll fees for heavy goods vehicles and buses will take effect on April 1..
Bulgaria and Jordan will co-chair a high-level meeting in Sofia as part of the Aqaba Process Initiative . At the invitation of Bulgarian President Rumen..
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