Economy
Transport Ministry rejects Sofia Airport concession analysis
Minister Georgi Peev challenged traffic and investment forecasts for Vasil Levski Airport, demanding clarifications on the concession's economic balance.
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The Ministry of Agriculture has begun mass inspections of grape imports
Agriculture Minister Plamen Abrovski announced intensified control over the origin and prices of imported fruits and vegetables with customs and the…
Economy
Interior Ministry, SANS and NHIF investigate budget fund abuse
A joint operation by three institutions investigates the misuse of funds from the National Health Insurance Fund budget. Over 40 officials are…
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Passive savings cost Bulgarians 4.4 billion euros annually
Inflation and low interest rates lead to real financial losses for Bulgarian households, shows a market trends analysis by the fintech company…
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Large-scale crackdown on illegal drug exports in Burgas and across the country
SANS, Interior Ministry, and health officials are investigating illegal practices and the diversion of expensive drugs for sale outside of Bulgaria.
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Minister Georgi Peev introduces weekend driver exams
Transport Minister Georgi Peev discussed the shortage of examiners and the upcoming reform of the "Road Transport Administration" with driving…
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Bulgaria's industrial output fell by 6.8% in July
The National Statistical Institute reports a fourth consecutive month of annual industrial decline, while the energy sector saw a 16.7% increase.
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Retail parks in Burgas and nationwide set to overtake malls in scale
Completed new retail space in Bulgaria is up 47% compared to 2025. Retail parks are the leading format with a low vacancy rate of 1.9%.
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Prices of A-95 gasoline and diesel in Burgas and the country are rising
The cost of mass-market gasoline and diesel has been rising since early August due to tensions in the Middle East and fuel shortages on global…
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Bulgarian Cabinet approves Bulmachinery Enterprises exports to Rosatom
The government allowed Bulmachinery Enterprises to supply goods to Kozloduy NPP via Rosatom Service JSC, despite the sanctions imposed against Russia.
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BFSA stopped the import of over 28 tons of dangerous fruits and vegetables
The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency blocked 19 tons of Turkish grapes and 9 tons of Macedonian peppers due to detected excessive levels of pesticides.
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Avtomagistrali to take over replacement of crash barriers on national roads
Regional Minister Ivan Shishkov announced that the state-owned company is preparing a bid to repair barriers until new road maintenance rules are…
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Parliamentary committee refers Maritsa Iztok complex petition to Energy Committee
Over 7,000 citizens urge the EU to designate the energy complex as critical infrastructure and exempt it from carbon emission taxes.
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NRA increased border point inspections by over 7,000 in one month
Fiscal control at the borders with Greece and Romania led to 59 detected violations and over 633,000 euros in secured assets between August and…
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Bulgarian pension fund assets reach €17.254 billion
As of the end of June, assets of pension funds in Bulgaria show a 16.8% year-on-year growth, according to the latest data published by the BNB.