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Repair of Trakia Motorway in Burgas Region: Traffic Restrictions from March 5th
From March 5th, repairs begin on the carriageway towards Burgas, 6 km from the Trakia Motorway in the Burgas region. Traffic will be two-way on the carriageway towards Sofia. The reconstruction includes road surfacing and embankments. The estimated completion date is mid-June 2026.
BNB: 3.9 Billion Leva in Circulation Outside the Bank's Cash Desks as of February 27
As of February 27, 3.9 billion leva remain outside the BNB's cash desks, representing 87% of the leva in circulation at the beginning of 2025. The process of introducing the euro continues.
Attention, Drivers! Construction Works on I-9 near Burgas
On March 2, 2026, there will be construction works on road I-9 (Burgas - Varna) near the Airport and Kableshkovo, towards Pomorie. Traffic will be difficult.
Ministry of Interior Conducts Operation to Enforce Road Traffic Act
A nationwide operation by the Ministry of Interior will be held from today until March 3rd to enforce the Road Traffic Act. The focus will be on violations such as driving without a license, alcohol consumption, aggressive behavior, and speeding.
Restrictions on the Movement of Heavy Goods Vehicles on the National Holiday of March 3rd
The Road Infrastructure Agency is implementing movement restrictions for trucks over 12 tons on March 3rd on certain sections of the Trakia, Hemus, Struma motorways and road I-1 to facilitate traffic and improve safety. The ban does not apply to certain categories of vehicles.
US Extends Deadline for Lukoil Asset Sale to 2026.
The US has granted Lukoil more time to sell its international assets, including those in Bulgaria, until April 1, 2026. This is the third extension of the deadline imposed by sanctions.
Deadline for Filing Income Statements with NAP Extended to March 2nd
Businesses and self-employed individuals must submit income statements for income paid in 2025 to NAP by March 2nd. The article explains what income is subject to declaration and how NAP supports the process.
CPC and NRA Conducted Inspections in Establishments: 34 Violations
CPC (Commission for Consumer Protection) and NRA (National Revenue Agency) conducted inspections in food and entertainment establishments. 34 violations were found in almost a third of the inspected locations, related to pricing and the introduction of the euro.
Attention! Repair of "Trakia" Motorway in the Burgas region: Traffic restrictions (February 26-27)
From 8:00 a.m. on February 26 to 5:00 p.m. on February 27, there will be partial repairs of the pavement at the 347th km of the "Trakia" motorway towards Sofia, Burgas region. Drivers should be careful.
Growth of Loans in Bulgaria: Data for 2025 from the BNB
Loan receivables from companies specializing in lending increased in December 2025, reflecting changes in various loan categories, including consumer, housing, and loans to non-financial enterprises. The BNB report shows the trends.
Caretaker Government Approves Funding for February 2026 Up to 900 Million Euros
The caretaker government approved the financing of expenditures for February 2026 in the amount of up to 900 million euros for personnel, social payments and other expenses, as well as transfers to the budgets of the DOO (National Social Security Institute), NHIF (National Health Insurance Fund), and the EU funds account. The financing is carried out on the basis of Art. 3, para. 3 of the Law on the Collection of Revenues and the Execution of Expenditures in 2026.
Council of Ministers Extends Budget to 2026 and Reviews Public Procurement (Analysis by the Caretaker Finance Minister)
The Council of Ministers has approved the extension of the budget until the adoption of the regular budget for 2026. A review of public procurement is commencing, including guardrails worth 500 million euros. The aim is to protect the public interest and ensure the efficient use of state funds.
1 Euro for Public Transport for Students in Burgas: Pre-sale Begins on February 26th
The pre-sale of monthly passes for public transport at a price of 1 euro for students and doctoral students in Burgas begins on February 26th. The measure is part of a program to support young people and comes into effect on March 1, 2026.
Wage Growth in Bulgaria Continues: UBB's Economic Analysis
The average salary in Bulgaria continues to grow steadily, despite a slight slowdown in the pace. UBB forecasts real GDP growth of 2.7% in 2026 and an average annual inflation rate of 3.4%.
Natural Gas Price for March: "Bulgargaz" Proposes 32.60 EUR/MWh
"Bulgargaz" proposes a natural gas price of 32.60 EUR per MWh for March. The proposed price is 0.93% higher than February's, but 36.35% lower than the price in March 2023.