SOFIA — Bulgaria is considering filing a 61 million euro ($88 million) claim against Rosatom in a dispute over the construction of a 6.4 billion euro nuclear plant, Energy Minister Traicho Traikov said.
Rosatom unit Atomstroiexport said July 22 that it has filed a 58 million euro claim against Bulgaria to the International Court of Arbitration in Paris for delayed construction work payments. The National Electricity Company, which supervises the project, said it might file a counterclaim for unpaid purchases of old equipment.
National Electricity "will choose the best way to respond to this claim when it receives an official notification of the lawsuit filed by Rosatom," Traikov told reporters Tuesday. "The company is preparing for several scenarios."
(Bloomberg)
A Message from The Moscow Times:
Dear readers,
We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent."
These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia.
We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help.
Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact.
By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us.
Remind me later.
