Economy
Yavor Kuyumdziev: Fuel prices will continue to rise
Energy expert Yavor Kuyumdziev explains that the state cannot influence global prices and warns that tax breaks would create holes in the budget.
Section
Economy
Current economic news — markets, investments, business, inflation, and financial policies in the country and globally.
Economy
Economy
Интензивен трафик и задръствания в Бургас и региона тази сутрин
Системата за трафик на BurgasMedia отчита засилено движение и сериозни затруднения по ключови пътни участъци към 09:00 часа на 14 септември.
Economy
Transport Minister plans to purchase 23 new trains
The Ministry of Transport is negotiating additional funding to ensure continuous modernization of the railway rolling stock until 2028.
Economy
Christine Lagarde: AI could boost the economy by €630 billion
ECB President Christine Lagarde highlighted the need for a single European market and energy connectivity for sustainable growth amid global crises.
Economy
Wheat prices remain high following failed peace initiatives
Experts from the Sofia Commodity Exchange report stable food prices and a rise in wheat costs due to the halted Black Sea negotiations.
Economy
Traffic changes around Terminal 2 at Sofia Airport from September 15
From September 15, new access rules for Terminal 2 at Sofia Airport apply, and bus stops 84 and N4 are relocated due to the construction of Terminal…
Economy
Burgas ranks 154th in the innovation competitiveness index
The German Economic Institute ranking includes 28 Bulgarian regions, with only Sofia and Varna making it into the top 100.
Economy
Revenue from overnight stays in Burgas region reached 176.7 million euros in July
The Burgas region generated nearly half of the total revenue from overnight stays in the country in July, the National Statistical Institute reports.
Economy
Bulgarian exports fell by 2.9% in 2025
The National Statistical Institute reported exports of 84.211 billion BGN and a 6% rise in imports. The country's foreign trade balance remains…
Economy
Labor Inspectorate warns of workplace accident risks
Following summer holidays, authorities have recorded over 125,000 labour law violations and are intensifying workplace safety inspections.
Economy
Bulgaria and Turkey to build new Kapitan Andreevo-North border crossing
Ministerial delegations agreed on a new border crossing for heavy goods vehicles, aiming to alleviate congestion and facilitate border crossing.
Economy
Agriculture Minister Plamen Abrovski: No danger from hazardous foods in stores
BFSA withdrew milk batches with excess aflatoxin M1 and tightened feed control following nationwide sample inspections in 2026.
Economy
Audit Office confirms timeline for audits of Road Infrastructure Agency and Finance Ministry
No final audit reports have been adopted for any of the audits of public finances and social payments mandated by the National Assembly.
Economy
Shortage of examiners delays driving tests across the country
The Executive Agency "Automobile Administration" is seeking a solution to staffing issues via secondments while preparing new driver training…
Economy
International carriers plan border blockades on September 14
Carriers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and other Balkan states are planning protests that will affect border crossings with Bulgaria.