Gas deal probed between Bulgaria and Turkey
The European Commission (EC) is investigating the deal between Bulgarian gas operator Bulgargaz and Turkish energy company BOTAS over possible violations of EU competition rules, the ICIS portal reports.
The chairman of the parliamentary energy committee, Delyan Dobrev, confirmed that there is such an investigation. However, he specified that, according to his information, it started several months ago.
The investigation arose after suspicions that Bulgargaz may be the only company in the EU that has access to natural gas through the Turkish infrastructure. Thus, it can act as the only intermediary for the supply of Turkish natural gas to the region.
Bulgaria is second worst in EU for road fatalities
Nearly 20,640 people died last year on roads throughout the European Union, according to data published today by the European Commission. The number of victims increased by 4% compared to 2021 due to the boost in traffic after the coronavirus pandemic. Bulgaria ranks second, coming closely after neighboring Romania.
Each country's overall mortality ranking has not changed significantly since the pre-pandemic period. Sweden (22 deaths per million inhabitants) and Denmark (with 26) had the fewest road deaths, while Romania (86) and Bulgaria (78) reported the highest death rates in 2022. The EU average in 2022 was 46 road deaths per one million inhabitants.
Food chains to invest 1.3 billion levs in renewable energy
By 2030, large commercial chains for food and non-food goods will have to invest around 1.3 billion levs on sustainability and the green transition, digitalization and the work environment, according to estimates.
Investment will center on the creation and improvement of e-commerce platforms, automation, and consumer applications as well as warehouse software.
Gas deal probed between Bulgaria and Turkey
The European Commission (EC) is investigating the deal between Bulgarian gas operator Bulgargaz and Turkish energy company BOTAS over possible violations of EU competition rules, the ICIS portal reports.
