Economy
Current economic news — markets, investments, business, inflation, and financial policies in the country and globally.
Important for drivers: What you need to know about vignettes in 2026
The validity of hundreds of thousands of vignettes is about to expire. API reminds of important changes and prices of vignettes in 2026, including the introduction of a one-day vignette and changes in fees for heavy vehicles.
Lukoil to sell foreign assets to Carlyle Group for $22 billion
Lukoil has agreed to sell its foreign assets to Carlyle Group, including the Neftohim refinery in Bulgaria, for $22 billion. The deal needs to be approved by the United States, due to sanctions. The sale is partial.
Road Conditions: Current Information on Restrictions and Repairs on Roads in Bulgaria
Current information on road conditions in Bulgaria: restrictions, repairs, and winter conditions. Road surfaces are mostly wet, with icy patches in some places. Rain is falling in some regions.
Council of Ministers Allocates Funds for the Judiciary for 2026
The outgoing Council of Ministers approved funding of 2,098,877 euros for the Supreme Administrative Court in 2026, in order to ensure its normal functioning and prevent delays in the handling of cases.
Moody's: Bulgaria Maintains Baa1 Rating, but Warns of Risks
The international rating agency Moody's maintains Bulgaria's Baa1 rating, but warns of risks to the economy due to political instability, delayed reforms, and rising debt. According to the analysis, despite joining the Eurozone in 2026, the country faces structural weaknesses and challenges in governance.
Caretaker Government Secures Funding for January 2026, Amounting to 260 Million Euros
The caretaker government approved funding for personnel expenses, social payments, and transfers, amounting to 260 million euros for January 2026. The funds will be provided from the previous year's carryover.
Road conditions: Current information on restrictions and repairs in Bulgaria
Current information on road conditions in Bulgaria, including restrictions, repairs and warnings for wet or icy sections. Recommendations for increased caution and detour routes.
Bulgartransgaz participates in the construction of a digital corridor between Asia and Europe: The "Cardesa" Project
Bulgartransgaz is involved in the strategic digital connectivity project "Cardesa", part of the Digital Silk Road. The project will transform Bulgaria into a key point for connecting Europe and Asia, through a new underwater telecommunications system. The investment, exceeding 100 million euros, will strengthen cybersecurity and bring economic benefits to the country.
Traffic at the borders: Queues at border crossings with Turkey, blockades on the border with Serbia
Border crossing congestion: Queues at border crossings with Turkey, restrictions on freight traffic on the border with Serbia, and changes to border crossings with Greece and North Macedonia.
5 More Days: Bulgaria Transitions to the Euro - What You Need to Know
Only 5 days remain for payments in leva and euros. From February 1st, the euro becomes the sole currency. The Coordination Center reports 71 cases of counterfeit euro banknotes and urges rational behavior and awareness regarding prices and currency.
Gas prices fall: TTF and Gas Hub Balkan prices decrease
Gas futures on TTF in the Netherlands are falling. The price of the Gas Hub Balkan for today is 38.22 euros per megawatt-hour.
Inflation in Bulgaria: What to Expect in 2026 and 2027?
The Sofia Economic Forum 2026 discusses inflation in the context of the Eurozone. Deputy Minister Metodiev predicts stability, the transition to the euro, and price controls. Will there be relief for citizens?
The New BNB Balance Sheet: How Bulgaria Integrates into the Eurozone
The Bulgarian National Bank has published a new format for its balance sheet, in accordance with the rules of the Eurozone. The Governor of the BNB explains the changes and the significance of the new balance sheet for transparency, financial markets, and Bulgaria's role in the single currency union.
Road Conditions: Current Restrictions and Road Repairs in Bulgaria
Current information on road conditions in Bulgaria: restrictions, repairs, and winter conditions. Advice for drivers on increased caution and detour routes.
NRA Issued 286 Acts for Violations During Euro Introduction – Over 360,000 Leva in Fines
NRA and CPC are inspecting establishments in relation to checks for compliance with the Euro Introduction Act. 286 violation acts have been issued, and 67 penalty decrees have been issued for over 360,000 leva. Inspections have been carried out in various establishments, including pharmacies. Further inspections are forthcoming.