Economy
Current economic news — markets, investments, business, inflation, and financial policies in the country and globally.
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.
BP starts exporting liquefied natural gas from GTA project in Africa
BP has started exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the African GTA project, located off the coast of Mauritania and Senegal. The first delivery was carried out using a floating liquefaction platform (FLNG).
Bulgarian State Railways modernizes its fleet with 35 eco-friendly trains from Alstom
BDZ will receive 35 new electric multiple units from Alstom with 351 seats each, providing comfort and safety, especially for long distances. The contract includes 15 years of maintenance and was reached after many obstacles.
Gold Breaks Records: New All-Time High
The price of gold hit a historic high, exceeding $3,400 per troy ounce. The rise is attributed to the weakening dollar and trade war fears, strengthening interest in gold as a safe haven.