AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS-Bulgaria Tensions: Prime Minister Rumen Radev says Bulgaria will allow US military aircraft and tankers to stay at Sofia’s Vassil Levski airport only until the end of June, after Washington failed to approve a visa-free system for Bulgarian citizens. EU Fiscal Pressure: Radev warns the European Commission will publish on June 3 a report that could trigger an excessive deficit procedure for Bulgaria, months after eurozone entry. Water Sector Overhaul: The Ombudsman urges MPs to strengthen consumer protection and oversight of water utilities, citing water losses above 60% and price hikes; Parliament also approved Water Act amendments on first reading tied to the Recovery and Resilience Plan. Energy Transition: Radev says Maritsa Iztok Mines and TPP Maritsa Iztok 2 will keep operating until 2038 after EU-accepted reforms, with further steps on water and the Yadenitsa Dam. Economy Watch: Bulgaria’s gross external debt reached €69.5bn (56.4% of GDP) at end-March, up sharply year-on-year. Culture & Sports: Nishka ot Koren Festival in Munster drew nearly 3,000 Bulgarians; Slavi Binev was re-elected chair of the Bulgarian Taekwondo Federation.
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