Iran Plans To Build 16 Nuclear Plants
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Date: 2013-02-25

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Bulgaria govt. resigns over high energy prices

Bulgaria's government has resigned amid nationwide protests against high electricity prices.

Prime Minister Boiko Borisov made the announcement on Wednesday.

Borisov told parliament his cabinet has done its best and there's nothing more it can do.

Energy prices have spiked 13 percent over the past year after surcharges for renewable energies were added to electricity bills.

Bulgaria relies on nuclear power for more than one-third of its electricity. The country has also raised the contribution of renewable sources to over 10 percent.

As frigid winter weather pushed up power use, tens of thousands of Bulgarians took to the streets this month demanding lower power charges.

Government officials announced plans to cut rates on Tuesday. But the measure failed to contain public discontent. Some protesters in the capital Sofia turned violent and clashed with police.

The government's resignation may bring forward parliamentary elections which were planned for July.

Energy policy is expected to feature high in the election. A central issue will be whether the country further promotes nuclear power to curb rising energy prices and how far it will go for renewables.

Feb. 21, 2013 - Updated 03:01 UTC (12:01 JST)

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