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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 […]

Vidin and the region have significant industrial potential, while transport connectivity is paramount to attracting investment and creating jobs “We will include all the necessary instruments for regional growth in the 2027 Budget, with a clear financial rationale and specific forms of support. This will be a budget that demonstrates and reflects our policies and […]

The Ministry of Economy, Investment and Industry is preparing a new Public-Private Partnerships Act to mobilise private capital for strategic infrastructure Among our key priorities are more effective management of EU funds, reducing the administrative burden, enhancing the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises and accelerating industrialisation. The Government already has the necessary instruments to […]

Chinese companies are showing growing interest in investing in Bulgaria, the meeting heard “We want relations between Bulgaria and China to develop on the basis of tangible economic results – more investment, modern industry, new technologies and sustainable partnership. This is precisely our shared objective,” said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investment and […]

Shumen is a key industrial hub for Northern Bulgaria, with new investments worth over EUR 200 million currently under way in the Industrial Zone Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Alexander Poulev met with representatives of investor companies operating in Shumen Industrial Zone. The discussions focused on the region’s development prospects, […]