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.
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Maritsa-Iztok mines produce over 10m tonnes of coal in nine months, 106% of plan
Maritsa-Iztok mines had dug 10,135,713 tonnes of lignite by the end of September. The company expects to end the year at 16m tonnes, about 124% of…
Economy
About 100 firms to get €61.5m in EU grants to make defence goods
The money is a grant, so firms do not have to pay it back. Many projects are on reserve lists, and the managing authority will discuss how to find…
Economy
EU Commission expects new payment fraud rules to take effect in 2027
The European Commission treats payments as critical infrastructure. It expects the new rules on payment services to come into force in 2027.
Economy
Third-quarter advance tax return due by 2 November
The deadline is 31 October, but that is a Saturday, so Bulgaria's National Revenue Agency (NAP) will accept third-quarter returns under the personal…
Economy
Bulgarian clients of iBanFirst pay in dollars more often than the European average
In 2025, the dollar was the currency in 67% of international payments of iBanFirst's Bulgarian clients, compared to an average of 56% for European…
Economy
Dyankov: bank windfall tax is expected to bring in more than €1bn
Simeon Dyankov, who heads Bulgaria's Fiscal Council, compares the one-off tax proposed for banks with temporary schemes in the Czech Republic,…
Economy
Pulev: lifting diesel export ban brought money to Lukoil Neftochim
The deputy prime minister told an energy conference in Sofia that the ban on diesel exports was lifted with no shortage for Bulgaria's economy.
Economy
Six EU states ask Brussels for changes so that fuel does not get more expensive
Groups from Bulgaria and five other countries will sign a declaration in Sofia today, addressed to the European Commission. They fear fuel prices…
Economy
Trakia motorway fast lane to close near Trilistnik junction towards Burgas
From 11:30 tomorrow, at the 137th km towards Burgas, traffic will be only in the active lane due to the replacement of toll cameras.
Economy
Kozloduy nuclear plant to shut Unit 6 on 8 October for repairs until end of November
The unit will be cut off from the grid on 8 October. Workers will load new nuclear fuel into its reactor, while Unit 5 keeps running.
Economy
Bulgaria's power security fund plans to spend €1.488bn in 2026
The government has approved the 2026 budget of the Electricity System Security Fund, with income of €1.261bn and spending of €1.488bn.
Economy
Bulgartransgaz loan for Vertical Gas Corridor rises by €25m
The government has approved a higher state guarantee for the Bulgartransgaz loan from UBB. The total is now €127,258,370, and the money can be drawn…
Economy
Shishkov: €94m paid out so far on municipal projects
The state will draw up designs to replace the large main water pipes and look for money to pay for the work. Small municipalities will get state…
Economy
Petrova: Electricity system security fund has no deficit
Energy minister Petrova told MPs that the fund is meeting its obligations and collecting its revenues as planned.