A significant forest fire is burning in the Vratsa region of Bulgaria, affecting approximately 1500 decares of forest land between the villages of Tlachenе, Gabare, and the town of Varbitsa. The fire started on Tuesday, August 18, with a military helicopter joining the firefighting efforts.

OMV Petrom is moving forward with its Gabare project in Bulgaria, green-lighting a 300 million euro solar and battery storage facility. This initiative marks a significant investment in renewable energy in the region.