Finance
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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.
The EU cross-border program allocates 5 million euros for the modernization of SMEs in Bulgaria and North Macedonia.
The Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works manages a new Interreg VI-A IPA Bulgaria - North Macedonia 2021-2027 program, which will provide up to 300,000 euros in grant assistance for each approved enterprise wishing to invest in modernization, innovation, and internationalization.
The Minister of Finance and the Managing Director of the IMF discussed Bulgaria's accession to the Eurozone.
The Minister of Finance Temelina Petkova and the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva held a meeting, during which they discussed Bulgaria's future accession to the Eurozone. The two expressed support for this strategic goal of the country and the need for an information campaign to familiarize citizens with the upcoming changes.
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