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Minister Dilov: “Bulgarian Export Navigator” to Support TEAO in Promoting Bulgarian Exports

09.01.2026

Unlocking up to USD 27 billion in untapped export potential could be achieved through the new digital platform that was presented at the Ministry of Economy and Industry “The challenges facing Bulgaria’s foreign trade are significant, which is why it is important to encourage exporters and support the economy. The role of Bulgarian exports in […]

Opportunities to Expand Market Presence in Asian Markets and Add New Products Discussed by Minister Dilov and Meiji’s Executive Director for International Relations

16.12.2025

The joint research laboratory of LB Bulgaricum and the Japanese corporation is expected to open in Sofia in mid-2026 A Joint Research Laboratory of LB Bulgaricum and the Japanese corporation Meiji is expected to open in Sofia in mid-2026. Its primary objective will be to study the benefits and scientifically substantiate the qualities of traditional […]

Minister Dilov: The USA is an important strategic partner for Bulgaria, and bilateral relations have serious potential for development

09.12.2025

Bulgaria and the USA confirmed the deepening of their strategic partnership and the elevation of their bilateral relations to an even higher level at the Third Session of the Strategic Dialogue in Sofia. The USA is an important strategic partner for Bulgaria. Over the years, our bilateral relations have developed extremely dynamically and in a […]

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Deputy Minister Barbalov: Bilateral Trade Between Bulgaria and Germany Has Increased 16-Fold Over the Last 30 Years

29.01.2026

The German-Bulgarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce has honoured companies for their contribution to the development of economic relations between the two countries Over the past 30 years, bilateral trade between Bulgaria and Germany has increased 16-fold, while Bulgarian exports have grown 23-fold. This was stated by Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry Doncho Barbalov […]

Trade between Bulgaria and Japan increases by nearly 10% in the first 9 months of 2025

22.01.2026

Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry Doncho Barbalov held a meeting with the newly appointed Ambassador of Japan to the Republic of Bulgaria, H.E. Mr. Chikahisa Sumi. In the context of the active bilateral dialogue and the subsequent visit of a Japanese delegation to Bulgaria at the end of last year, both sides reaffirmed their […]

Deputy Minister Barbalov: The adopted amendments to the Consumer Protection Act establish a new mechanism for safeguarding consumers’ collective interests

21.01.2026

Parliament has given final approval, on second reading, to amendments to the Consumer Protection Act submitted by the Council of Ministers. These amendments significantly expand the material scope of representative actions for the protection of consumers’ collective interests. The adopted Act to Amend and Supplement the Consumer Protection Act creates an effective mechanism for protecting […]