Economy
Current economic news — markets, investments, business, inflation, and financial policies in the country and globally.
Bulgaria's Railway Crisis: 70 Wagons Will Be Missing
Bulgaria's railway network is facing a crisis of wagon shortages, with the deficit expected to reach 70 by the end of the year. The problem is related to outdated rolling stock.
Repairs in the Trayanovi Vrata tunnel: Traffic on the Trakia motorway will be restricted
Upcoming repairs in the Trayanovi Vrata tunnel on the Trakia motorway will restrict traffic on the night of September 9th and 10th in the direction of Sofia.
Introduction of the euro: SMEs in Bulgaria will be the biggest beneficiaries
Minister of Economy Petar Dilov stated that the introduction of the euro will most benefit small and medium-sized enterprises in Bulgaria.
Commissioner Maria Albuquerque in Bulgaria: New Strategy for Savings
European Commissioner Maria Albuquerque is arriving in Bulgaria for talks on the new EU strategy for directing savings towards investments. She will meet with the Minister of Finance and the Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank to discuss changes in the sector and the improvement of financial literacy.
Hail Suppression Project: Silver Iodide Generators
The government is launching a hail suppression project, and a pilot site with ground-based silver iodide generators will be built in Karnobat.
Expansion of the _q_Chiren_ Gas Storage Facility: The First Phase Has Been Successfully Completed
The first phase of the expansion of the _q_Chiren_ gas storage facility has been completed, increasing its gas storage capacity to 650 million cubic meters.
Modernization of the Railway Network: Elin Pelin - Kostenets Tunnel Excavated
The National Railway Infrastructure Company has completed the excavation of a new tunnel on the Elin Pelin - Kostenets route, a key stage in the modernization of the railway network in Bulgaria.
Danube Bridge: Two-way traffic opens on the renovated lane
After repairs, the Danube Bridge near Ruse is moving to a new stage, with two-way traffic being introduced on the renovated lane towards Bulgaria.
Average Speed Control: New Rules for 22 Risky Sections
The National Toll Administration is introducing average speed control on 22 risky road sections starting September 6. The goal is to reduce accidents.
Traffic changes on the Struma Motorway due to nighttime maintenance
Traffic on the Struma Motorway in the «Malo Buchino» tunnel towards Sofia will be stopped tonight for maintenance, with traffic rerouted in both directions.
Appointment: Metodi Metodiev Is Deputy Governor of Bulgaria at the IMF
The Council of Ministers appointed Deputy Minister of Finance Metodi Metodiev as Deputy Governor of Bulgaria at the IMF.
Bulgaria Leads the Construction of the Vertical Gas Corridor
Bulgaria is taking concrete steps to realize the Vertical Gas Corridor, a key project for energy security in the region.
Crisis at Bulgargaz: Market Share Plummets, Billions to Botas
Bulgargaz is in crisis as its market share has shrunk by half, and the contract with Botas is leading to the company's decapitalization.
Natural gas price rises on European and Bulgarian markets
The price of natural gas is increasing on European markets, reaching 31.650 euros per megawatt-hour. An increase is also observed in Bulgaria.
Heavy Traffic at the Borders: Delays, Repairs, and Closed Roads
Intense traffic and delays are observed at the Kapitan Andreevo border checkpoint and the borders with Romania. There are closed roads and ongoing repair work.