Dutch experts from the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee are in Sofia for a series of capacity-building trainings with their Bulgarian colleagues from the General Directorate Border Police in identification […]
Category: Business in Bulgaria
‘No Shopping On February 13!’ – Bulgarians Urged To Boycott Supermarkets Over High Prices
Four civil organizations have called for a mass supermarket boycott on February 13 to protest soaring food prices, urging the Bulgarian government to support consumers rather than major […]
More Bulgarian Regions Enforce Flu Restrictions, School Closures Extended
Three more regions in Bulgaria: Gabrovo, Montana, and Kyustendil, have declared an influenza epidemic and will implement temporary anti-epidemic measures starting from January 29. These measures include the […]
Bulgaria’s Resistance: How Over 48,000 Jews Were Saved From Nazi Deportation
During World War II, under pressure from Nazi Germany, Bulgaria joined the Tripartite Pact in 1941 and enacted the Law for the Protection of the Nation, which […]
Despite Restrictions, Housing Loans In Bulgaria Continue To Surge
Despite the measures imposed by the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB), housing lending in Bulgaria continues to rise rapidly. In November, commercial banks approved housing loans totaling 923 million leva, marking an increase […]
Bulgaria’s Political Gridlock Ends With Zhelyazkov Cabinet Approval
The National Assembly has approved the new government in Bulgaria, led by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov, after a vote that resulted in 125 deputies supporting the cabinet and 114 […]
Borissov Denies Peevski Influence, Expresses Confidence In Zhelyazkov Government
Boyko Borissov expressed confidence in the longevity of the Zhelyazkov government, highlighting the inclusion of GERB’s top experts. Speaking after weeks of silence, Borissov reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the cabinet, […]
Bulgaria Faces Record Low Electricity Exports Amidst Slow Energy Sector Reforms
In 2024, Bulgaria’s electricity sector faced significant challenges, with a sharp decline in exports and a rise in domestic consumption. The country’s energy production decreased by 5% compared to the […]
Bulgaria Proposes Agreement To North Macedonia For Corridor 8 Railway Tunnel
Bulgaria has extended an offer to North Macedonia, presenting a draft agreement for the construction and operation of the Corridor 8 border railway tunnel. The document, sent by Bulgaria’s government, […]
Bulgaria’s State Debt Projected To Rise Significantly Through 2028
The Bulgarian Ministry of Finance has projected a significant increase in the state debt over the period from 2025 to 2028, estimating a rise of about 1.7 times. According […]