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Bulgarian Parliament Votes to Exempt Bulgartransgaz from Gazprom Fees
The National Assembly has enacted changes exempting "Bulgartransgaz" from collecting a new fee imposed on "Gazprom" for gas transit through the Turkish Stream pipeline. The decision, backed by several parties, including WCC-DB, GERB, and DPS, was passed in two readings. Notably, members from "There Is Such a People" also voted in favor, while "Vazrazhdane" opposed, and BSP abstained.
Reactor V of Bulgarian NPP Kozloduy Shut Down by Automatic Safety System
The Electricity System Operator (ESO) has activated replacement capacities from all TPPs and hydropower plants (HPPs) in the country to compensate for the shutdown of Unit V of Kozloduy NPP last night.