Economy
Current economic news — markets, investments, business, inflation, and financial policies in the country and globally.
Parliamentary scandal: New 3.8 billion euro debt voted through without any calculations
Assen Vassilev revealed that the budget committee approved raising the debt ceiling by 3.8 billion euros without any written evidence from the Ministry of Finance. A discrepancy of 1.7 billion euros remains unexplained.
SIGMA: The new system that puts an end to corruption in public procurement
The government has introduced SIGMA, an innovative platform for public procurement transparency. Track in real time how public funds are spent and which companies are winning contracts.
Bulgaria's Fiscal Stability: Experts Discuss Challenges Facing the State
The Fiscal Council of Bulgaria is organizing a key conference on fiscal consolidation. Experts from the BAS, UNWE, and Sofia University are analyzing the sustainability of public finances in uncertain times.
Attention! A key street in Burgas to be closed tomorrow – see which one and why
Part of "Demokratia" Street in Burgas will be closed to traffic on June 16. Learn why the speed bumps are being restored and what the temporary traffic organization will be.
Incident at "Vasil Levski" Airport: Broken-down truck halts flights
A brief disruption of flights at "Vasil Levski" Airport this morning due to a broken-down service truck on the runway. The issue has been resolved.
Temporary traffic restriction on the Hemus Motorway near the 56th km
Traffic on the Hemus Motorway in the direction of Sofia at the 56th km is restricted to the passing lane only due to spilled asphalt. The Struma Motorway is open.
Attention drivers: Yablanitsa junction on Hemus motorway to close for repairs
From June 15 to 18, traffic at the Yablanitsa junction on the Hemus motorway in the direction of Sofia will be restricted. Check the detour route and drive carefully.
The Struma motorway is open: the landslide at the Zheleznitsa tunnel has been reinforced
After a two-month restriction, traffic on the Struma motorway towards Sofia has been restored. See how the landslide at the Zheleznitsa tunnel was reinforced following the intervention of the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works.
Tobacco producers alert the EC: New regulations threaten livelihoods in Bulgaria
More than 8,300 Bulgarian tobacco producers have sent a video appeal to the EC regarding the upcoming revision of the Tobacco Products Directive, demanding an assessment of the economic impact.
Bulgaria faces challenge over 2-euro coin featuring the Bulgarian alphabet
A eurozone country has filed an objection against the design of the first Bulgarian commemorative 2-euro coin featuring the Bulgarian alphabet. The BNB has confirmed that the procedure is ongoing.
Attention drivers: Large-scale repairs on Trakia and Hemus motorways – see where the traffic jams are
The Road Infrastructure Agency warns of intensified repair activities on the Trakia and Hemus motorways. See the current sections with changed traffic organization and tips for safe travel.
"NSSI reports a new record": the average insurance income reached 1034.85 euros
The average insurance income for April 2026 rose to 1034.85 euros, and the one-year average value of 983.28 euros will be the base for new pensions in May.
Over 9 million euros for road safety: New cameras and digital maps for 2026
The government has allocated over 9 million euros to the Ministry of Interior for road safety in 2026. The plan includes the implementation of digital maps showing high-risk areas and faster delivery of traffic tickets.
Repairs on the Trakia Motorway: Traffic changes between km 33 and km 39
See the schedule for the temporary traffic organization on the Trakia Motorway due to repair works in the Sofia area from June 11 to 17. Plan your trip in advance.
The Vertical Gas Corridor: Bulgaria will be ready for transit by the end of 2026.
Bulgaria's Ambassador to Romania, Radko Vlaykov, confirmed that by the end of 2026, the Bulgarian infrastructure for the Vertical Gas Corridor will be fully operational, ensuring energy independence and new capacity for the region.