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After Apple Spat, North Macedonia Eyes Bulgaria to Replace Russian Market

Pampulevski, like other apple growers in Debar, exports more than half his crop to Russia, but the Kremlin's war in Ukraine has sent relations with Skopje into a tailspin, and exporters are hurting.

Ljube Pampulevski and his family have been growing apples all his life. Photo: Ljube Pampulevski/private

Apple producers to receive state aid due to epidemic

Ljubljana – The government granted on Thursday state aid to apple producers, whose revenue is said to be strongly affected by the coronavirus epidemic. Each producer will receive EUR 2,000 per hectare of their apple orchards.

A total of 491 apple producers are expected to receive EUR 4.06 million, the Government Communication office said in a press release.

The most Expensive Apple in the World, Worth EUR 100 Thousand Grows in Plovdiv Garden

The most expensive apple in the world grows in the village of Trilistnik in Plovdiv. It costs 100,000 euros and will become the property of only one woman.

The unique fruit is now ripe in the orchard of Krasimir Kumchev in the village of Trilistnik in Plovdiv, Nova TV reported. The farmer grows 700 acres of apples. Most of them produce for consumption and another for boutique gifts.

Bulgarian Pear Production 2017/18 - 42 Percent Increase

In marketing year (MY) 2017/18, Bulgarian pear production increased by 42 percent. Table grape production also increased by 42 percent due to favorable weather conditions. Apple production was stagnant. Assuming normal weather, prospects for MY 2018/19 are favorable and Post expects pear, table grape, and apple production to increase, reports Fresh Plaza. 

Gwyneth Paltrow, Chris Martin in Disneyland

They may have split up just recently, but their children will always connect them in a special way. Gwyneth Paltrow and Coldplay singer Christ martin took Moses and Apple (their children) on  a trip to California’s Disneyland.

 

The 42 year-old Paltrow and 38 year-old Martin maintain a healthy friendly relationship for their children.

Car sector welcomes tech giants, but battles loom

It could be the battle of the titans. Auto giants at the Geneva Motor Show say they welcome the potential move of Silicon Valley players into their sector but experts warn of major disruptions.

Google has long made headlines with its plans for a self-driving car, but Apple is now also reportedly readying for a plunge into the industry to begin developing an electric car.