Highlights

Ministry of Economy, Investments and Industry and EBRD discuss new draft Public-Private Partnerships Act and specific mechanisms for preparing strategic investment projects Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Alexander Poulev held a meeting with representatives of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The talks focused primarily on deepening the […]

There is strong interest from international research and development centres in Bulgaria Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Alexander Poulev held a meeting with the President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria (AmCham Bulgaria), Tommy Ver Elst, and its Chief Executive Officer, Ivan Mihaylov. The meeting discussed opportunities for […]

We are taking concrete steps to diversify the economy We are taking concrete steps to diversify the economy. This is a clear national priority, and it is precisely for this reason that we are seeking new opportunities for economic and investment partnership with countries in Asia and the Middle and Far East. This was stated […]

Our door is always open for frank dialogue. We attach enormous importance to people and to working conditions. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Alexander Poulev during a working meeting with Plamen Dimitrov, President of the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB), and representatives of […]

Bulgarian and Japanese companies join forces to develop drones Bulgaria is open to Japanese business. We want accelerated industrial cooperation with Japan. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Alexander Poulev during a meeting with representatives of a Japanese business delegation on an official visit to Bulgaria. The […]

The government programme places a clear focus on investment, reducing the administrative burden and modernising infrastructure “Our administration is close to the people, close to industry and close to the regions. We do not shy away from difficult conversations. We are here, on the ground, to look people and businesses in the eye and to […]

We Are Preparing a New Draft Public-Private Partnership Act “We are seeing significantly increased interest from our strategic partners. Everyone now views the Black Sea basin as a critical and strategic asset.” This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Alexander Poulev during a meeting with Varna Regional Governor […]

“To protect the national interest and the interests of Bulgarian citizens, under the auspices and strong leadership of Prime Minister Rumen Radev, we achieved two major victories. First, we prevented a collapse and shortages in the country’s fuel market. Second, we prevented a sharp surge in prices for consumers.” This was stated by Deputy Prime […]

The licence allowing business operations involving LUKOIL Group companies in Bulgaria has been extended. The UK Treasury’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has extended the licence until 29 October 2026. The extension is the result of active dialogue at government level, under the auspices of Prime Minister Radev and in coordination with Bulgaria’s Ministry […]

“We must support Bulgarian businesses and do everything possible to integrate Bulgarian companies into supply and value chains at regional and global level.” This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investment and Industry Alexander Poulev at the opening of the annual meeting of the heads of the Commercial and Economic Affairs […]