Economy
Bulgarian and Turkish customs discuss widening Lesovo and Malko Tarnovo crossings
Once rebuilt, Lesovo will have twice as many lanes for lorries, and a separate checkpoint for heavy trucks is planned next to Kapitan Andreevo.
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Consumer watchdog checks all banks in the country for unjustified fee increases
The check covers fee increases from 1 January 2025 onwards, and the results are expected in the last week of October.
Economy
Ombudsman asks for clear deadline for owners of "white spots" to claim their money
Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva wants people to be able to find out easily how much they are owed, as money left unclaimed for 10 years goes to the…
Economy
Health fund says 21 pharmacies got over €1m without grounds
In checks in 12 regions, the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) found medicines dispensed whose national number does not match the product code.
Economy
Bulgaria's power exchange price for business falls 4.06% for 10 October
The average price on the BNEB power exchange for delivery on 10 October is €231.68 per megawatt hour, excluding VAT. For 9 October it was €241.49.
Economy
Topli Dol tunnel on Hemus motorway: from 12 October traffic only in the tube for Varna
All traffic will pass through one tube while API finishes the repair of the tube for Sofia. Construction and assembly works are expected to be…
Economy
Bulgaria's net power exports up 62% on a year ago, mainly due to renewables and batteries
Figures from grid operator ESO show net exports of 3.5 terawatt hours from the start of the year to the start of October, up from 2.16 terawatt hours…
Economy
Farmers to get 2026 campaign payments from 20 October
The payment schedule will be published next week. By the end of October, farmers will receive a 30% advance on coupled support.
Economy
Bulgaria's postal market is worth €500m, with 87 operators
On World Post Day, minister Georgi Peev congratulated postal workers and thanked staff.
Economy
Abrovski: No ships turned away, Varna and Burgas ports calm
Agriculture minister sees no problems for grain trade across the Black Sea. A support package is ready for grape growers.
Economy
Sofia moving firms quote low prices, then demand up to €1,800, customers say
Customers in Sofia say movers promise a low price, then demand hundreds or even thousands of euros after the job, with pressure and threats.
Economy
Bulgarian group: new emissions scheme will add €0.20 to €1.40 to a litre of fuel
Energy groups from Central and Eastern Europe signed a declaration in Sofia calling for the system to be delayed by two years.
Economy
Borika and Openway win London award for Bulgaria's euro switch
The two firms won a PAY360 Awards 2026 prize for changing Bulgaria's payment system when the country adopted the euro.
Economy
Bulgaria's financial watchdog names six websites offering crypto services without a licence
The people behind the sites must stop offering the services within three days. The Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) also named one site that…
Economy
Business power prices up 5.88% for tomorrow, averaging €241.49 per megawatt hour
Power for delivery on 9 October costs an average of €241.49 per MWh on the exchange, against €208.40 per MWh today.