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Or sign-in if you have an account (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 Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience Article contentThe 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 Bulgaria hosts the only active pipeline route for Russian gas flowing to Europe after Ukraine ended a long-term contract with Russia’s Gazprom PJSC to transit up to 40 billion cubic meters annually at the end of last year which currently transfers about 16 billion cubic meters a year and is used at near-full capacity a Black Sea pipeline designed to bypass Ukraine that was completed before Russia’s invasion in 2022 By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Some European countries that have maintained ties with the Kremlin, including Hungary, Slovakia and Serbia, depend on Gazprom for most of their supplies, although some have weighed alternative sources such as Azerbaijan since Russia’s war disrupted deliveries. Slovakia has said it would multiply deliveries of Russian gas from TurkStream from April. Turkey “is our strategic partner in fulfilling our priorities related to diversification and energy security,” Bulgarian Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov said, according to the statement. Bulgaria also has access to gas from Azerbaijan, via Turkey, as well as Turkish terminals for liquefied natural gas, under a deal with state-owned Botas. Turkey has repeatedly suggested it is ready to increase supplies to Europe, including by creating its own gas blend as some of its long-term contracts with Gazprom expire this year.  High prices have made it close to impossible for Bulgargaz, Bulgaria’s state-owned distributor, to make use of the Botas deal, under which it has to pay regardless of the quantities used. A possible renegotiation of that agreement will also be a subject of the talks. transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information A compressor station for a natural gas pipeline in Ihtiman It’s the latest twist in a saga over the future of European energy supplies with gas demand poised to rise over the winter months The region still receives some fuel from Russia via pipeline and any potential disruption could ripple through the broader market but by the end of your stay in Sofia you'll be full of hot tips on where to grab the best one in the city and racing out the door before 11am to grab it before they're sold out for the day is a pastry worth the bold effort of journeying to the icy capital of Bulgaria in late November But there are so many more reasons to explore Sofia and the adventure merely starts with this ubiquitous local delight sprinkle of salt and crumbly feta cheese filling are just the fuel you'll need for the next few hours as you stroll around this mysterious city admiring the golden domes of the huge Aleksandr Nevsky Cathedral set against the dark sky and wandering into New York-esque underground speakeasies for a midday Sofia springs to life in late November and December It has two Christmas markets that are open all day and well into the evening One is spread out in the royal gardens outside the National Palace of Culture and the other in the heart of the city centre The hearty German sausages and potatoes or a cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows that will tempt you when it's 8pm and 0 degrees For just 3 lev (1.50 euros) you can fill the cup yourself Just pay attention to how much you consume as it'll make for an entertaining walk back to your hotel on Sofia's icy footpaths Sofia only became capital of Bulgaria as recently as 1879 taking the position from Veliko Tarnovo after 600 years The new capital was chosen strategically as one of the most defendable locations on the Balkans Sofia is flanked by six mountains on all sides to the east are the Ihtiman heights and and the pass of Trajan's Gate the former emperor of the Byzantine Empire Sofia was a muddy underdeveloped town of just 12,000 inhabitants when it was named as the capital marking the end of Bulgaria's dark ages under Ottoman rule The Thracians were the first to conquer the city some 2,700 years ago A total of 17 years after joining the European Union the Bulgarian capital has finally come into its own A statue of Sofia's patron saint now stands tall where the old monument of the Soviet Communist Vladimir Lenin once stood The dark princess is supposed to embody the city's old-meets-new allure particularly the older ones who experienced communism have a restrained reaction and hate it They say she is a constant curse and the cause of all corruption as she directs her gaze towards the city's National Assembly building her outreached right hand holding a laurel wreath a powerful symbol for Greeks and Romans meaning peace and success but it is said she stole the wreath from a grave It also said the owl on her left hand - supposed to represent wisdom - looks more like a raven and therefore represents loss and poor fortune People also believe that psychedelic chemicals circulate around her dark pupils and a bump under her skirt signifies a penis and that Saint Sofia is actually a hermaphrodite hoping there was a bar I could wander into for some warmth and a spot by the window so I could sit and people-watch but instead there was a magnificent church I had stumbled across what's locally known as the 'Russian church' It had only just reopened to the public after it was rocked by a big scandal Just weeks ago local media reported that Bulgaria expelled the abbot for being a Russian spy as well as two other clerics of the St Nikolay Mirlikiskii Chudtovorets church Sofia has expelled more than 100 alleged spies in recent years while also initiating arrests of a number of Bulgarians accused of collaborating with and passing sensitive information to Russian intelligence Sofia shows streaks of its dark Communist past but it is overwhelmed by the city's youthful and creative energy decrepit communist-era building there's a multitude of modern fusion restaurants and New York-inspired cocktail bars to spice things up you can enjoy panoramic views of the courtyard and bustling Solunska and Angel Kanchev streets as the evening sets in and the snow starts to fall and an experienced mixologist prepares your favourite cocktail The 5L Speakeasy is another terrific experience if you can work out how to get past the entrance Inspired by the 1920s when the serving of alcohol was banned in America and then the right key that fits a second door which will eventually lead to a cosy spot by the bar One of the city's best-kept secrets is a rundown underpass that has been converted into a disco Difficult to find as it is completely underground and without a proper address the secret space is right between boulevard Vasil Levski and Georgi Rakovski street Once you get near you'll notice the neon lights at the entrance and once inside you'll be treated to a spooky gallery of illuminated pictures that capture common sights and scenes of Sofia Bulgaria is also famous for its fragrant roses as evidenced by the annual Rose Festival in Kazanlak each June The country exports the bulk of the world's rose oil so it's highly plausible that it is in the perfume and soap you're currently using Rose oil and other rose-infused beauty products are always a good idea for a gift or a souvenir to remember your time in Sofia Comentar es una ventaja exclusiva para registrados