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Bulgaria wants Brussels to Buy Out its Unneeded Vaccines against COVID-19

Bulgaria, Poland, Lithuania and Hungary insist on renegotiating the conditions for the supply of Pfizer's vaccines against COVID-19, according to a joint statement of their health ministers, quoted by the BTA correspondent in Brussels.

According to the announcement, they submitted their position to the EU Council of Health Ministers, which is meeting on Tuesday in Brussels.

Almost 12% more Expensive Electricity for Businesses in Bulgaria

Electricity was traded on the Bulgarian Independent Energy Exchange (BNEB) at an average price of BGN 419.68 (without VAT) per megawatt hour, according to trading data in the "Day Ahead" market segment after the close of the exchange, BTA reported. Deals are based on tomorrow's delivery day (October 18).

Moody's Downgraded India's Credit Rating Outlook

Moody's has downgraded India's credit rating prospect because of increasing risks of a long-term slowdown in the economy and rising debt, DPA reported.

The Indian government said that it has undertaken a number of reforms in the financial sector and in other areas to strengthen the economy while keeping its fundamentals stable.

The Strong Earthquake in the Philippines Killed at Least Nine People

At least nine people have already died in the major earthquake in the Philippines today, TASS reported, citing local media.

The victims include children and teenagers buried in debris.

Two dead and dozens injured were reported earlier, BTA recalls.

Infrastructure damage has been done.

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