Soft matter

In 2023, Bulgaria's exports totaled 86.9 billion leva, reflecting a decline of 6.5% compared to the previous year. The National Statistical Institute reports that the most significant growth in exports occurred in January, with an 18% increase, while the steepest decline was seen in June, dropping by 15.5%.

Researchers at Mersin University (MEÜ) have developed a hydrogel aimed at protecting Mediterranean vineyards from the effects of drought.

The innovation is part of an international project supported by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK) and dubbed VineProtect, a collaborative effort involving universities in Portugal, Italy, Morocco and Türkiye.

Gas has been flowing out of two tanks after the expolosion in the northeastern Bulgarian village of Hitrino, outgoing Interior Minister Rumyana Bachvarova has said.

Oil prices have marked a decrease on international markets following the agreement reached Thursday upon the Iran nuclear program.

Analysts, however, have stated that they prognose a gradual decrease as opposed to a sudden shift in oil prices after Iran enters world markets once again, Dnevnik daily reported.

By Chryssa Liaggou

The first major opening of the domestic hydrocarbon market happens to have coincided with the unexpected and rapid decline in global oil prices. This has raised concerns in the Energy Ministry about two tenders for the concession of 20 blocks in the Ionian Sea and south of Crete, as well as three blocks in Arta-Preveza, Aitoloakarnania and northwestern Peloponnese.

By Chryssa Liaggou

Consumers are benefiting from the decline in global oil prices as retail rates for gasoline, diesel and heating oil have dropped considerably in recent weeks.

By Chryssa Liaggou

The sale of heating oil for this winter will begin on Wednesday under particularly favorable conditions thanks to the rapid decline of international oil rates.

A 60-year-old has been wounded after a road in front of her home collapsed due to a leaking underground pipe in Manisa’s Soma district

Crude oil prices that saw their lowest since June 2012 this week recovers slowly, as Middle Eastern tensions remain as a potential element for an upward trend despite the high output habitat

Turkey’s crude oil imports in the first six months of the year dropped to around 9.3 million tons, down 12 percent from the same period last year