Economy
Current economic news — markets, investments, business, inflation, and financial policies in the country and globally.
"Trakia" Motorway with restricted traffic for geodetic surveying
From May 27 to May 29, traffic on the "Trakia" motorway in the direction of Burgas between the 55th and 63rd kilometers will be restricted due to geodetic surveying. The temporary traffic organization is necessary to ensure the safety of drivers during the upcoming road surface repair.
The Transport Minister Grozdan Karadzhov reveals strict measures to increase road safety.
Grozdан Karadjov, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications, reveals details about the actions taken to improve discipline and reduce traffic incidents. He also comments on the upcoming introduction of the toll system, as well as the readiness of the post offices for the exchange of leva to euros.
Blagoevgrad Region Fights the Invasion of Moroccan Locusts
The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency is taking measures to control the Moroccan locusts that have attacked meadows, pastures and fallow lands in the Blagoevgrad region. Spraying against the pests started on May 20 and will continue until June 30, using authorized plant protection products.
The Ministry of e-Government facilitates the access of foreign workers to the Bulgarian labor market.
The Minister of Electronic Governance Valentin Mundrov announced that the new Platform for production and issuance of residence and work permits will simplify and accelerate the processes of hiring foreign employees in Bulgaria. The system will digitize the document flow and make the procedures faster, more transparent and secure.
The Danube Bridge in Ruse with a renovated section towards Romania, followed by the repair of a section towards Bulgaria.
The repair of a 413-meter section of the Danube Bridge near Ruse in the direction of Romania has been completed. Renewal of a 320-meter section of the facility in the direction of Bulgaria is scheduled to begin, according to the approved schedule of repair activities. Traffic will be two-way in the lane where work is not being carried out.
Road safety: Large-scale cleaning of tunnels on major highways in Bulgaria
The Road Infrastructure Agency is undertaking intensive activities to clean the tunnels on the Hemus, Trakia, and Struma motorways in order to increase traffic safety. The work is being carried out mainly at night to avoid disrupting traffic, and will continue until the end of June.
Bulgaria Calls for Balance Between EU Integration and National Interests in Financial Markets
Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova took part in the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council meeting, where she defended Bulgaria’s positions on VAT, securitization, and the future of European defense. The EU approved the country’s fiscal plan through 2028, highlighting the stability of Bulgaria’s public finances
Sofia Without Ground Transport for a Third Day — Drivers Extend Protest
Public buses, trams, and trolleys remain suspended due to an ongoing wage dispute. The metro runs with more trains and reduced intervals
BNB Provides Guidelines for Transition to Euro by 2026
BNB provides details about the transition to the euro in 2026, noting that the lev will remain in circulation only during the first month.
Bulgargaz Announces Capacity Product Prices for April 2025
Bulgargaz has announced capacity product prices for April 2025, with the data being crucial for all participants in the natural gas market. Prices for the entry points of Kulata, Stara Zagora, and Strandzha are 0.6977, 0.6275, and 1.3058 BGN/MWh, respectively.
"Ladies' Forum" and BCCI join forces to support women in business
BCCI and "Ladies' Forum" will partner to support women in business through mentoring programs, forums, and access to a database of highly qualified women candidates for leadership positions.
DAMTN completed inspections of heating plants nationwide for the first quarter of 2025.
DAMTN completed inspections of heating plants nationwide for the first quarter of 2025, inspecting 595 sites and over 1100 measuring devices. Violations were found in four companies, and administrative penalties have been imposed.
EU Official Journal Publication Office Stops Publishing Notices in SDK Version 1.8
From May 1, 2025, the EU OJ will stop publishing notices created in SDK version 1.8. Contracting authorities must switch to the new templates approved by the PPA to ensure the publication of their notices after April 30, 2025.
Registry Agency warns of possible service interruptions on April 12th and 13th, 2025
The Registry Agency is planning optimization activities that may cause temporary interruptions to its electronic services on April 12th and 13th, 2025.
Azerbaijan plans to increase natural gas supplies to the European Union
Azerbaijan will increase natural gas supplies to the EU from 2026 following a successful market test and record production from the Shah Deniz field.