Finance
News on banks, loans, the state budget, financial institutions, tax policy, and capital markets.
Guidelines for Dual Pricing in Levs and Euros for Businesses
The Ministry of Finance has published detailed guidelines for dual pricing of goods and services to assist businesses in the transition to the euro. The rules include mandatory dual price display for a period of 12 months and a two-month grace period without fines.
SMC in Extraordinary Meeting for Election of New Bank for Sofia
The Sofia Municipal Council will vote on August 25 to give the mayor the right to choose a new bank to manage Sofia's finances.
Market Review: SOFIX with Slight Growth, Bank Stocks Under Pressure
The Bulgarian Stock Exchange reports minimal fluctuations in the main indices, with banking and technology companies showing mixed performance in today's trading session.
Free money deposit at OBB - relief for customers until the end of 2025
United Bulgarian Bank extends the period for free cash deposits, maintaining the service without fees at cash desks and ATMs until October 2025.
Sofia Municipality Seeks New Service Bank: Expert Group with Critical Analysis
A working group of municipal experts is developing specific criteria for selecting a financial institution to serve the capital's administration and its structures.
Official Exchange Rates of the BNB: Current Reference for International Money Transfers
The Bulgarian National Bank published an official reference guide with international currency ratios to the lev, including over 30 national monetary units and gold.
Parliament is discussing key changes in green bond legislation
The National Assembly will review important amendments to two financial laws related to European regulations on green bonds and financial collateral.
Financial Indicators of the Bulgarian National Bank for June 2025
A detailed review of credit and deposit rates in Bulgaria, based on official data from the Bulgarian National Bank, showing the dynamics of the money market during the summer month.
Innovative partnerships with a budget of 61 million BGN start for businesses
The Ministry of Innovation announced a large-scale program to support micro and small enterprises that will be able to develop digital and ecological solutions in collaboration with scientific organizations.
Expert Analysis: Explosive Growth of Financial Fraud with Banknotes in Bulgaria
The Bulgarian National Bank has raised an alarm about an unprecedented increase in counterfeit money, with 50 and 100 leva banknotes being the most affected. Financial specialists are warning about a growing threat of monetary fraud.
Barclays receives a multi-million dollar fine for shortcomings in financial risk management
The British bank Barclays has been sanctioned with 42 million pounds by the financial regulator due to inadequate control over client accounts and potential money laundering risks.
Bulgaria Attracts Record Investments with European Perspectives
Deputy Minister Doncho Barbalov reported a significant increase in foreign direct investments in Bulgaria during the first four months of 2025, emphasizing the country's strategic economic priorities.
Bulgaria is among the leading countries in the management of European structural funds
Deputy Minister of Innovation and Growth Martin Danovski stated that Bulgaria is among the top three countries in the management of financial instruments, part of the European Structural Funds. Our country has the necessary infrastructure for innovative development and focuses on technology transfer.
Bulgaria ready to adopt the euro from 2026, according to reports from the EC and ECB
The European Commission and the European Central Bank published convergence reports, in which they found that Bulgaria meets all the criteria for membership in the eurozone. The country is expected to introduce the single European currency from January 1, 2026, after approval by the key EU institutions.
New regulation regulates fiscal devices and e-commerce in Bulgaria
The government has promulgated an updated ordinance that introduces changes related to the transition to the euro and the expansion of the functionalities of fiscal devices used in commercial establishments for the sale of liquid fuels.