Slav Okov

Bulgaria

News Correspondent at Bloomberg News

@Bloomberg News correspondent based in Sofia, Bulgaria. Opinions are my own; RT ≠ endorsement

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Bulgarian Central Banker Touts Euro Entry Amid Global Shocks

1 week ago | bloomberg.com | Slav Okov

Bulgaria’s goal of joining the euro area early next year could help the country fend off risks stemming from global uncertainty, according to rare public comments made by the nation’s central bank chief on the currency switch. Governor Dimitar Radev outlined the positives of euro accession as he addressed business leaders on Tuesday even as the majority of Bulgarians are skeptical of the move.
Bulgarian Ruling Coalition Loses Majority as One Party Leaves

1 week ago | bloomberg.com | Slav Okov

The Bulgarian national assembly building in Sofia. (Bloomberg) -- Bulgaria’s ruling coalition lost its majority in parliament after a founding party left, signaling that the country’s years-long political crisis is set to flare up again.
Bulgaria, Turkey to Explore Adding Gas Flow Capacity at Border

2 weeks ago | financialpost.com | Slav Okov

Bulgaria and Turkey will explore options to increase natural gas transit capacity at their joint border, a move that may allow greater flows from Russia and the Caspian region to reach central Europe. (Bloomberg) — Bulgaria and Turkey will explore options to increase natural gas transit capacity at their joint border, a move that may allow greater flows from Russia and the Caspian region to reach central Europe.
Bulgaria, Turkey to Explore Adding Gas Flow Capacity at Border

2 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Slav Okov

Bulgaria and Turkey will explore options to increase natural gas transit capacity at their joint border, a move that may allow greater flows from Russia and the Caspian region to reach central Europe. The two countries will hold expert-level talks to renegotiate current agreements by May 2, before seeking a political decision to expand the border transit options, Bulgaria’s energy ministry said in a statement on Saturday, after a meeting of the two countries’ energy ministers in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Bulgaria to Press Ahead With Gas Grid Expansion, Minister Says

3 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Slav Okov

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Bulgaria to Press Ahead With Gas Grid Expansion, Minister Says

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Slav Okov

(Bloomberg) -- Bulgaria’s energy chief said the Balkan nation will begin construction on a gas grid-expansion project in the next few weeks as part of a regional effort to boost capacity after Ukraine ended Russian transit. Most Read from BloombergAdvertisementEnergy Minister Zhecho Stankov cited growing demand for natural gas as Bulgaria aims to lock in agreements with grid operators for the so-called Vertical Gas Corridor.
Bulgaria to Press Ahead With Gas Grid Expansion, Minister Says

3 weeks ago | nz.news.yahoo.com | Slav Okov

(Bloomberg) -- Bulgaria’s energy chief said the Balkan nation will begin construction on a gas grid-expansion project in the next few weeks as part of a regional effort to boost capacity after Ukraine ended Russian transit. Most Read from BloombergWhy Did the Government Declare War on My Adorable Tiny Truck? Gold-Rush Fever Returns to Historic New Zealand Mining TownHow SUVs Are Making Traffic WorseTrump Slashed International Aid. Geneva Is Feeling the Impact.
ECB Welcomes Bulgarian Inflation Progress on Euro Adoption Path

1 month ago | bloomberg.com | Slav Okov |Mark Schroers

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Thousands Rally in North Macedonia After Fatal Nightclub Blaze

1 month ago | bloomberg.com | Slav Okov

Thousands of people gathered in cities across North Macedonia, demanding justice after a nightclub fire on Saturday claimed the lives of at least 59 people. Crowds congregated in the center of Kocani, which has a population of about 25,000, as people lit candles for the victims of the tragedy. Many of the 162 people injured in the blaze, which was caused by pyrotechnics during a concert in the town, are being treated in hospitals all over Europe, according to the authorities.
Thousands Rally in North Macedonia After Fatal Nightclub Blaze

1 month ago | nz.news.yahoo.com | Slav Okov

(Bloomberg) -- Thousands of people gathered in cities across North Macedonia, demanding justice after a nightclub fire on Saturday claimed the lives of at least 59 people.