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Gyurov: Caretaker government preparing ordinance on energy poverty

March 29, 2026March 29, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff energy

Bulgaria’s interim government is preparing an ordinance on energy poverty, caretaker Prime Minister Andrei Gyurov said on Facebook on March

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Bulgaria’s caretaker government announces 100M euro support package in face of Middle East crisis energy price shocks

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff energy, Iran

Bulgaria’s caretaker government announced on the evening of March 27 a package of measures to overcome the consequences of the

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Europe 

European economy commissioner on ME crisis: It is clear that we are at risk of a stagflationary shock

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff energy, euro zone

The full impact on the European economy from the Middle East crisis will depend on the duration, scope and intensity

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Europe 

Eurogroup chief on energy prices crisis: Measures should be targeted, with priority for vulnerable households and businesses

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff energy, euro zone

Measures taken during this period should be targeted, fair, and effective, with priority given to the most vulnerable households and

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Business 

Bulgaria’s central bank outlines scenarios of effects on inflation from the war in the Middle East

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff energy, euro zone

Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) has prepared a baseline and two adverse scenarios, assessing the possible impact on inflation in Bulgaria

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria activates system of fuel price compensation for low-income individuals

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff energy

The system to compensate low-income individuals for high fuel prices is being activated after official figures showed that a litre

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Europe 

EC calls on EU countries to start preparing for winter amid Middle East energy disruption

March 23, 2026March 23, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff energy

Considering the market volatility stemming from the conflict in the Middle East, the European Commission (EC) said on March 23 that

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria’s caretaker Finance Minister: A rise in fuel prices could lead to a spike in inflation

March 23, 2026March 23, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff energy, Iran

A rise in fuel prices could lead to a spike in inflation, Bulgaria’s caretaker Finance Minister Georgi Klisurski told Nova

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Bulgaria 

Caretaker government: Fuel price aid would reach about 1.38 million Bulgarians

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff energy, Iran

When implemented, the system of compensation approved by the interim government on March 18 in the face of rising fuel

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