The Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant is facing operational challenges due to low Danube River levels, leading to a reduction in power output for the first time in its history. In response, a 300-meter dam is being constructed near the plant, a situation described as extreme. Hinovski has also called for the urgent preparation of reserve power capacities.

Mediapool: 300-meter Dam Being Built Near Kozloduy NPP

A 300-meter dam is under construction near the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant, with the situation described as extreme and unprecedented for the plant's operational history.

Mediapool: Hinovski: Reserve Capacities Needed Urgently Due to Kozloduy NPP

Hinovski calls for the urgent preparation of reserve power capacities due to the operational challenges at the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant.

Mediapool: Kozloduy NPP Reduces Power Due to Danube for First Time

For the first time in its history, the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant has reduced its power output because of low water levels in the Danube River.

A major wildfire has erupted and spread across nearly 10,000 decares of land in villages near Haskovo, with 17 teams actively working to control the extensive blaze.

Mediapool: Nearly 10,000 Decares Burned by Major Fire in Haskovo Villages

A large fire has devastated nearly 10,000 decares of land in villages near Haskovo.

Mediapool: Fire Breaks Out Near Haskovo

A fire has ignited and is currently burning in the vicinity of Haskovo.

OFFNews: 10,000 decares engulfed by wildfire in Haskovo region, 17 teams on site

A large wildfire has spread across 10,000 decares in the Haskovo region, with 17 teams actively working to control the blaze.

The government has secured a new loan of 150 million euros. Separately, reports indicate that mayors of small municipalities have been earning salaries up to 10,000 leva, significantly higher than average. The average pension has now exceeded 560 euros, and the minimum wage for 2027 is projected to see a single-digit increase, alongside new measures to combat property fraud.

Mediapool: Government Takes New Loan of 150 Million Euros

The Bulgarian government has approved and is taking out a new loan amounting to 150 million euros.

Sega: Mayors of small municipalities earned 10,000 leva salaries

Mayors of small municipalities in Bulgaria were reportedly earning salaries of up to 10,000 leva, a figure significantly higher than average.

Sega: Average pension exceeded 560 euros

The average pension in Bulgaria has now surpassed 560 euros, indicating a rise in retirement income.

Capital: Business Breakfast: Minimum wage growth in 2027 to be single-digit. New…

A business breakfast report indicates a single-digit increase in the minimum wage for 2027 and introduces new measures aimed at combating property fraud.

A significant portion of Sofia is experiencing a 12-hour water outage, with further supply interruptions planned. Separately, a company has proposed to incinerate 200,000 tons of waste in the town of Elin Pelin, raising environmental discussions.

OFFNews: Entire Sofia quarter without water for 12 hours, another area to face cuts…

A significant portion of Sofia is experiencing a 12-hour water outage, with further supply interruptions planned for another location the following day.

Capital: Company wants to burn 200,000 tons of waste in Elin Pelin

A company has submitted a proposal to incinerate 200,000 tons of waste in the town of Elin Pelin, raising potential environmental concerns and discussions.

An analysis of Bulgaria's largest software companies indicates growth within the sector, though it also points to certain limitations and challenges.

Capital: Largest software companies in Bulgaria: Growth, but with caveats

An analysis of Bulgaria's largest software companies reveals growth in the sector, but also points to certain limitations and challenges.

According to 'The Daily Telegraph', Russia is launching a new wave of attacks targeting European arms factories, with some located in Bulgaria. Other reports also indicate Russian agents are actively sabotaging weapons factories in NATO member states, with specific mention of involvement in Bulgaria.

Mediapool: 'Daily Telegraph': Russia Attacks European Arms Factories, Including in Bulgaria

According to 'The Daily Telegraph', Russia is launching a new wave of attacks targeting European arms factories, with some located in Bulgaria.

OFFNews: Russian agents sabotage weapons factories in NATO countries, including Bulgaria

Reports indicate that Russian agents are actively sabotaging weapons factories in NATO member states, with specific mention of involvement in Bulgaria.