Economy
Current economic news — markets, investments, business, inflation, and financial policies in the country and globally.
The Ministry of Energy and the EIB are joining efforts for the decarbonization of "Maritsa-East".
The Minister of Energy Zhecho Stankov and the European Investment Bank (EIB) signed an agreement for advisory support aimed at the sustainable development of the strategic coal complex "Maritsa-East". The goal is to ensure the competitiveness and growth of the economy, as well as the better well-being of citizens through a fair environmental transition.
The economic deputy minister Barbalov guarantees the smooth introduction of the euro in Bulgaria.
The deputy minister of economy and industry Doncho Barbalov assured that the regulators will closely monitor the process of transition to the single European currency in order to prevent abuses. He emphasized the importance of the information campaign that will prepare citizens and businesses for the benefits of Eurozone membership.
The Deputy Prime Minister calls for greater visibility of the Bulgarian industry and encouragement of young people to study engineering specialties.
The Deputy Prime Minister Tomislav Donchev called for the opening of factories, in order to show young people the modern working conditions in the industry, and to encourage their interest in engineering specialties. He emphasized the need for greater publicity of the Bulgarian industry, whose share in GDP is 28%, in order to change the negative public perception about it.
The Danube Bridge near Ruse will be closed for expansion joint repair during the night of June 12.
From 8 pm on June 12 to 4 am on June 13, traffic on the Danube Bridge in Ruse will be suspended for emergency repairs to an expansion joint in the unrenovated section of the structure. The repair work is necessary to ensure the safety of travelers until the major bridge renovation begins.
Recovery of traffic on road III-866 Mihalkovo - Krichim after heavy rainfall
The traffic for all vehicles on road III-866 Mihalkovo - Krichim between km 73 and km 81 is being restored from June 5, 2025. This is necessary after the destruction of part of the retaining wall at km 79 due to heavy rains between May 10 and 14. The Road Infrastructure Agency is taking urgent action to restore the section, including design, construction and supervision.
The government signs the first agreements for the year on financing municipal projects
The Minister of Regional Development and Public Works, Ivan Ivanov, announced that the government has restarted the Investment Program for financing municipal projects from the state budget. Today, the first agreements for this year were signed with 42 municipalities at the Ministry, and the process will continue until all the remaining ones are signed.
Bulgaria on the Threshold of the Eurozone: The European Commission Approves Accession
The European Commission officially announced that Bulgaria has fulfilled all the criteria for adopting the euro. The country can join the eurozone on January 1, 2026, after final approval from the Council of the EU.
The Ministry of Agriculture and industry organizations discussed measures to reduce bee mortality.
The Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food, Stefan Burdjiev, held a meeting with representatives of beekeeping, crop production, and plant protection to discuss the complex problem of high bee mortality. The participants discussed factors such as improper application of plant protection products, lack of communication between producers, and the need for increased control.
The Ministry guarantees passability on the Mezdra-Botevgrad road until the end of June.
The Minister of Regional Development and Public Works, Ivan Ivanov, assured that the deadline for ensuring passability on the road between Mezdra and Botevgrad will be met. The landslide problems are delaying the repair work, but the Road Infrastructure Agency and the Directorate for National Construction Supervision are working hard to eliminate them effectively.
Road repairs in Northwestern Bulgaria are progressing according to plan.
The Minister of Regional Development and Public Works, Ivan Ivanov, inspected the construction activities on key road sections in the region. Progress in the work is reported, despite the problems with landslides, with the aim of completing the projects by the end of June and the beginning of July.
Repair activities on the main highway in Burgas region
Agency "Road Infrastructure" announces the repair of a 3-kilometer section of the "Trakia" motorway in Burgas region. Traffic will only be carried out in the overtaking lane, while the active and emergency lanes will be closed for passage. The repair work is expected to be completed by June 11.
The business in Bulgaria is preparing for upcoming procedures under key European programs.
The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is organizing a meeting where experts from the Ministry of Innovation and Growth will present the upcoming procedures for the "Competitiveness and Innovation in Enterprises" Program and the "Research, Innovation and Digitalization for Smart Transformation" Program. The event will take place on June 11, 2025, and aims to inform the business community about the funding opportunities for innovative projects.
Bulgaria's accession to the Eurozone - a key step towards deeper European integration
The foreign minister of Bulgaria, Georgi Georgiev, states that the adoption of the euro is an important geopolitical and economic move that strengthens confidence in Bulgarian institutions and affirms the country as an integral part of the core of decision-making in the EU.
The Arbitration Court at the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports the amendments to the Law on International Commercial Arbitration.
The Arbitration Court at the BCCI, as the leading arbitration institution in Bulgaria, fully supports the proposed changes to the International Commercial Arbitration Act. The bill will allow current practical issues to be taken into account, align Bulgarian legislation with EU law, and create a reliable mechanism to ensure the integrity of the arbitration proceedings.
Road repair of 13 km of a third-class road Haskovo - Mineralni bani starts on June 6
On June 6, repair work will begin on 13 km of third-class road III-806, connecting Haskovo and Mineralni bani. Traffic will be carried out in one lane at a time, regulated by road signs and signalmen. The repair activities include replacement of the pavement, improvement of drainage, and installation of road infrastructure, and are expected to be completed by August 2027.