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Bulgaria ranks third for highest inflation in the eurozone in August
Bulgaria recorded 5.1% annual inflation in August, according to the NSI. Only Cyprus and Lithuania are higher, current Eurostat analyses indicate.
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Five bidders to repair Trajan's Gate tunnel on Trakia motorway
The Road Infrastructure Agency opened bids for the major overhaul of the facility, with an indicative value of over 40.4 million euros excluding VAT.
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Bulgarian Customs Agency reports record revenue of nearly €1 billion in August
Budget revenues for August reached €965.6 million, a historical high for the institution and a growth of over 62% compared to the same month last…
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Consumer Protection Commission investigates unjustified price hikes in Burgas and nationwide
The Commission for Consumer Protection is checking prices of goods, services, and school supplies, imposing fines up to 100,000 euros for price…
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Ministry of Finance reports a budget deficit of 2.201 billion euros
By the end of July 2026, the country's budget deficit reached 2.201 billion euros, representing 1.8 percent of the projected annual gross domestic…
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KPK and CONPI signed a memorandum on cooperation and data exchange
The heads of KPK and CONPI signed an agreement on cooperation to detect discrepancies in asset declarations and potential conflicts of interest.
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Bulgaria’s inflation accelerates: 5.1% annual growth expected in August
The National Statistical Institute released flash data on inflation for August 2026. Transport prices recorded the most significant monthly increase.
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Via Carpathia: Bulgaria to become a key transit hub by 2030
The massive Via Carpathia transport corridor connects the Baltic, Black, and Aegean Seas, making the country a strategic hub for logistics and trade.
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Wheat trade in collapse: supply crash and price surge
Global grain trade is in crisis due to blocked ports and logistics issues, according to the latest weekly report from the Sofia Commodity Exchange.
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Rail repairs in Serbia and Romania threaten Bulgarian rail traffic
Minister Georgi Peev coordinated with Serbia and Romania regarding rail repairs that could potentially block freight transport heading to Turkey.
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BFSA stops import of tea from China and peanuts with aflatoxins in Varna
The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency found excessive pesticide levels in tea from China and dangerous aflatoxins in two large shipments of peanuts in…
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Burgas Airport sees growth in flight numbers in 2025
Burgas Airport handled 12,184 flights in 2025. Eurostat data indicates a steady increase in air traffic throughout the entirety of Bulgaria.
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Temporary traffic changes on the road to Malko Tarnovo
Road infrastructure authorities will replace cameras in early September. See when traffic in the Malko Tarnovo area will be temporarily restricted.
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Norway Grants: Bulgaria expects over 106 million euros
The Budget Committee approved an agreement with Norway. The funds will support the green transition, democracy, and Black Sea development projects.
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Ministry of Agriculture increases veterinary remuneration
Deputy Minister of Agriculture Prof. Dr. Krum Nedelkov negotiated a 10.7% price increase under the National Prophylaxis Program starting from 2027.