Highlights

Promoting exports to alternative markets both within and beyond Europe by leveraging the EU’s concluded or forthcoming trade agreements with third countries, strengthening the role of the Trade and Economic Relations Offices (TERO) in identifying new opportunities, and preparing financial instruments via the Bulgarian Export Insurance Agency (BAEZ) to support exporters are among the measures […]

“Our goal is to take concrete measures to support Bulgarian businesses so they can cope with the effects of the new trade conditions and preserve their positions on international markets.” This was stated by Minister of Economy and Industry Peter Dilov during a parliamentary hearing, in response to a question regarding the measures the Bulgarian […]

We will protect the interests of Bulgarian citizens to ensure that no consumer is disadvantaged and that households’ purchasing power is preserved Bulgaria’s accession to the Eurozone will strengthen our economy, provide security for businesses and citizens, and facilitate trade and investment. This was stated by Minister of Economy and Industry Peter Dilov in […]

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, visited the largest state-owned military enterprise in Bulgaria – “Vazov Machine-Building Works” (VMZ) EAD, which operates under the Ministry of Economy and Industry Ursula von der Leyen paid a one-day visit to Bulgaria as part of her tour of the countries along the eastern border […]

The guidelines for the application of the obligation to display the prices of goods and services in both currencies, and for the cash payment of purchases in euro and lev in connection with the introduction of the euro in the Republic of Bulgaria, have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Act on […]

Minister Dilov: Bulgarian businesses will save around BGN 1.1 billion from the elimination of currency conversion costs Prices must be displayed clearly and legibly in both currencies, using the same font size and with labels that are easy for consumers to understand. This was stated by the Minister of Economy and Industry, Peter Dilov, following […]

In the first half of 2025, trade turnover with China reached nearly USD 2.2 billion The Minister of Economy and Industry, Peter Dilov, discussed opportunities to promote trade and investment between Bulgaria and China with Lin Ji, Deputy Minister of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China. The two also serve as co-chairs of the […]

The Minister of Economy personally supported the Bulgarian Olympians representing our country at the second edition of the International Olympiad on Artificial Intelligence in Beijing Bulgaria is building an ecosystem comprising scientific research, start-up companies, and education in the field of artificial intelligence. Many talented specialists graduate from our schools, universities, and laboratories. We stand […]

The Ministry of Economy and Industry presents plans to improve the international visibility of Bulgarian companies “We are preparing a sector-specific analysis to map out which companies produce what in Bulgaria. Currently, such a study does not exist, and its findings will help us develop targeted strategies for industrial development and improved market access,”. This […]

Foreign direct investment has increased by 47% since the start of the year, reaching nearly EUR 1.4 billion In the context of ongoing global economic challenges, increasing instability in international trade, armed conflicts, and the volatility of global markets, the need for proactive strategies and rapid adaptability has never been more pressing. Bulgaria’s Commercial and […]