Economy
Current economic news — markets, investments, business, inflation, and financial policies in the country and globally.
Important change: Heavy goods vehicles banned in the village of Laka, Pomorie
Pomorie Municipality is introducing a permanent traffic organization in the village of Laka. See how the passage of vehicles over 5 tons is being restricted and how to obtain a permit.
Reform at BEH: Mini Maritsa-iztok and TPP Maritsa-iztok 2 to separate from the holding
The Council of Ministers has launched a key energy reform. Minister Iva Petrova announced the restructuring of BEH to save over 1 billion euros under the Recovery and Resilience Plan.
State raises debt ceiling by 3.8 billion euros for RRP payments
Finance Minister Galab Donev justified the need for an urgent increase in the new government debt limit in 2026 to ensure pre-financing of projects under the Recovery and Resilience Plan.
Attention drivers: Possible difficulties with vignettes this evening due to a system update
The Road Infrastructure Agency warns of temporary difficulties in purchasing vignettes and route passes today between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM due to a system update.
Attention! Traffic restrictions on the Hemus Motorway on June 10 and 11
Changes to traffic on the Hemus Motorway near the 34th km on June 10 and 11. Traffic is being redirected in both directions into the lane towards Varna due to repair works.
Parliamentary committee approves new €3.8 billion debt: "Blank check" or financial stability?
The Budget Committee has approved at first reading a bill allowing for state debt of up to €3.8 billion for 2026. Finance Minister Galab Donev defended the measure as necessary for the pre-financing of the Recovery and Resilience Plan, while the opposition called it a "blank check."
The new EU budget 2028-2034: Bulgaria at the center of European security
Meglena Plugchieva outlined the new EU priorities: competitiveness, defense, and connectivity. How will 2 trillion euros change regional infrastructure and energy?
Alexander Pulev: New Lukoil manager presents plan, Spetsov failed
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Pulev criticized Rumen Spetsov for the lack of a plan for Lukoil and emphasized that the new manager, Evgeni Simeonov, is already working on a strategy to benefit consumers.
Rumen Radev: The excessive deficit procedure is an assessment of the government's performance so far
President Rumen Radev commented on the upcoming excessive deficit procedure against Bulgaria, pointing out systemic errors in public finance management and "hidden payments".
Minister Nikolay Naydenov: Bulgaria is making real progress in judicial reform
Minister of Justice Nikolay Naydenov discussed key judicial system reforms and the fight against corruption with Commissioner Michael McGrath, emphasizing the political will for lasting changes.
Attention on the Trakia Motorway: Traffic restrictions near Sofia today
Until 2:00 PM today, traffic at the 2-3 km mark of the Trakia Motorway in the direction of Sofia is restricted to two lanes due to repair work. Please drive carefully!
Blitz control in the National Assembly: Deputy Prime Ministers answer questions
Parliamentary control began with a blitz session in the National Assembly. Deputy Prime Ministers are answering topical questions while the Prime Minister is on an official trip. Learn the details from the plenary hall.
Galab Donev: Long-term measures needed to control the budget deficit
Deputy Prime Minister Galab Donev insists on sustainable budget reforms, rejecting one-off solutions. See what the plans for the deficit are and when a new budget is expected.
Traffic at all border checkpoints in the country is normal as of 6:00 a.m.
As of 6:00 a.m., traffic at Bulgaria's border checkpoints is calm. Current information on repair works at the Ruse-Giurgiu checkpoint and travel restrictions for Greece.
Repairs on the “Trakia” Motorway: Full information on restrictions from June 8 to 19
The Road Infrastructure Agency (RIA) has announced major repair works on the “Trakia” Motorway between km 60 and km 89. See how traffic will be affected, what the diversion routes are, and how long the repairs will last.