2008 Bulgarian Energy Crisis

The 2008 Bulgarian Energy Crisis was a crisis in Bulgaria. The crisis affected more than a million households mainly in the capital Sofia but also in Burgas, Pleven, and Vratsa. As of late September 2008, the issue was not resolved.

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