Highlights

A joint working group between the government, the regional administration, and local authorities will fast-track investment efforts On Saturday, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Innovation, and Industry Alexander Poulev held a meeting with the Mayor of Stara Zagora, Zhivko Todorov, and the Regional Governor, Kaloyan Damyanov. The discussions focused on upcoming projects, execution […]

We are establishing a special price monitoring unit and introducing weekly recalculation of fair prices. Priorities include fair prices, more Bulgarian food products and support for producers. “We are not at war with retail chains or traders. We are at war with unfair trade practices. The institutions are now functioning, and the state is now […]

We have very ambitious plans for the Bulgarian Investment Agency (IBA). We will review in detail all processes and optimize the agency’s portfolio. We are starting as early as tomorrow. With these words, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Alexander Poulev outlined the beginning of the process of organizational and functional […]

Effectively countering the inflationary pressures on food prices is a top priority for our government. We welcome these legislative amendments because they provide the necessary tools for the government and the relevant ministries to wage an effective battle against the skyrocketing prices. The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Alexander Poulev […]

We will not allow the blocking of the system and inefficient management of the public resources. Our main task is to ensure transparency, effective coordination and restore people’s sense of justice. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Alexander Poulev said during a meeting with the heads of the secondary budget spending […]

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister Alexander Poulev ordered the temporary suspension of all payments from state-owned companies in the portfolio of the Ministry of Economy, Investments and Industry, as well as the temporary suspension of the conclusion of new contracts and the announcement of public procurement. Exceptions will only be allowed for expenses related […]

The Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Alexander Poulev visited the Institute of Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology (INSAIT) at Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski in Sofia Tech Park, where he discussed key issues related to digital transformation, the implementation of artificial intelligence and the role of innovation in increasing the competitiveness of the […]

The mandate of the caretaker government coincided with the onset of global uncertainty, and during this period we worked in close cooperation with employers to identify effective measures in support of businesses. This was stated by the Minister of Economy and Industry, Irina Shtonova, during a meeting of the National Council of the Bulgarian Industrial […]

According to data for 2025, exports of electrical machinery exceeded EUR 2 billion, confirming the sector as a key driver of industrial and technological development. This was stated by the Minister of Economy and Industry, Irina Shtonova, during the opening of the “Electroindustry 2026” business forum, which brought together more than 100 companies from the […]

“The most valuable resource is not technology, nor even investment – it is the people.” This was stated by Irina Shtonova, Minister of Economy and Industry, at the ceremony for the presentation of the annual awards of the Bulgarian Association for People Management for 2025. She emphasised that the ability of the state and businesses […]