The construction of a NATO military base near the village of Kabile in Yambol Province has officially begun, following approval by the Bulgarian Council of Ministers. The project comes after the government signed […]
Category: Business in Bulgaria
Bulgaria’s Euro Transition Set To Be Smooth, Expert Says
Dimitar Georgiev, a financial expert and international market analyst, told Bulgarian National Radio that Bulgaria’s transition to the euro is expected to be smooth, with no significant changes in the […]
GDP Growth Continues: Bulgaria Records Steady Increase In Second Quarter
In the second quarter of 2025, Bulgaria’s economy expanded by 3.1% year-on-year, while showing a 0.7% increase compared to the first quarter, according to data released by the […]
VMZ-Sopot And Rheinmetall To Jointly Produce NATO 155 mm Shells In Bulgaria
VMZ-Sopot, Bulgaria’s state-owned arms manufacturer, is set to partner with Rheinmetall, the largest defense company in Europe, for the joint production of NATO-standard 155 mm artillery shells on Bulgarian […]
Drought And Neglect Push Bulgarian Cities Toward Severe Water Rationing
The summer drought has hit Bulgaria once again, with Pleven experiencing some of the most severe consequences. The city has introduced strict water rationing, cutting supply not only overnight but also […]
Bulgarian Businesses Face 25 Million-Euro Expense To Update Cash Registers Ahead Of Euro Adoption
Businesses face a 50 million leva expense to update cash registers for dual currency use, euros and leva, ahead of Bulgaria’s eurozone entry. Employers guarantee that by October 8, […]
Bulgaria’s First ‘Stryker’ Armoured Vehicles Enter Production Ahead Of 61st Brigade Deployment
The production of Bulgaria’s first “Stryker” armoured combat vehicles for the Land Forces is underway and progressing according to the planned timeline, Brigadier General Stoyan Shopov, Chief […]
Bulgaria’s Shumen Turns Black Panther Craze Into Tourist Attraction
After gaining unexpected fame due to the sighting of a black panther roaming freely, the city of Shumen is turning the buzz into a tourist attraction. Local authorities are developing a […]
Bulgarian Banks Post Nearly 1 Billion Euros Profit In First Half Of 2025
By the end of June 2025, the banking sector in Bulgaria had recorded a net profit of 1.97 billion leva (1 billion euros), according to the latest figures released […]
Fires Across Bulgaria Finally Contained After Week-Long Battle And Heavy Rain
After days of battling intense wildfires across the country, Bulgarian emergency services have finally brought the situation under control. The recent heavy rainfall played a decisive role […]