Bulgarian premier details revival of Syria, Turkey energy, transport ties
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has stated that he will extend official invitations to hold ministerial-level meetings between Syria, Turkey, and Bulgaria in the coming days. He said that this is in order to discuss cooperation between the three states in the fields of energy, natural gas, and transportation.
Britain's HSBC to consult on new Bulgarian nuclear plant
Britain's HSBC bank was chosen Tuesday to advise Bulgaria on restructuring and financing its Belene nuclear power plant project in the north of the country, Economy and Energy Minister Traicho Traikov said.
Bulgaria, Russia at loggerheads over nuclear plant cost
Bulgaria and Russia clashed Monday over the final cost of a planned nuclear power plant in northern Bulgaria, the energy ministry said after talks over the weekend.
Putin Will Talk Pipeline In Bulgaria
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin will visit Bulgaria on Saturday to discuss the South Stream gas link and Russian gas prices amid competing projects to supply the fuel to the European Union.
Differences of opinion may cloud Putin's upcoming Bulgaria tour
As Russia's Vladimir Putin heads for his first prime ministerial visit to Bulgaria on Saturday, differences of opinion between the two countries may cast a shadow on his tour.
Foreign energy companies in Bulgaria reviewing investment plans
Foreign energy companies with operations in Bulgaria are weighing up options to restructure their businesses or reconsider investment plans in an attempt to address the sector's stalled growth in Europe amid lowering electricity prices and slump in demand.
Croatia PM Says 'No' to Bulgaria's Belene Nuclear Plant
Croatia will not take part in the construction of Bulgaria's Belene nuclear power plant, while Serbia is reportedly asking for a larger stake in the project.
Bulgaria sees environmental threat from Russian oil pipeline
A planned pipeline to ship Russian oil to Greece could pose an environmental threat, Bulgaria said Tuesday, effectively stalling the project days before talks with Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
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