Highlights

Romania is Bulgaria’s Second Largest Trade Partner within the EU Trade with Romania increased by 7% during the first quarter of 2025, while Bulgarian exports rose by 18.9%, compared to the same period last year. This was announced during a meeting between the Minister of Economy and Industry, Peter Dilov, and the Ambassador of Romania […]

A meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) was held at the Ministry of Economy and Industry, where topical matters were discussed, including the introduction of auctions for long-term supply of low-emission electricity and the preparation for a new model for calculating a municipal waste fee based on the actual quantity of the deposited waste. […]

Starting today, basic salaries at VMZ-Sopot will increase by 8 percent As of July 1, basic salaries at Vazovski Machine-Building Plants EAD (VMZ) in Sopot will be increased by 8 percent. The decision was made at the end of May at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the state-owned company under the Ministry […]

Minister of Economy meets with Akiyoshi Kato, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan The Minister of Economy and Industry, Mr Peter Dilov, discussed opportunities to strengthen bilateral economic relations with Mr Akiyoshi Kato, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan. Vice-Minister Kato is visiting Bulgaria at the head of a […]

Over 25% growth in trade between Bulgaria and Moldova in 2024 compared to 2023. Opportunities for expanding bilateral economic cooperation were discussed at a meeting between the Minister of Economy and Industry of Bulgaria, Mr Peter Dilov, and the Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to Bulgaria, H.E. Emil Jacota. The two officials identified promising […]

More than 500 inspections were conducted nationwide in various establishments between 29 May and 1 June 2025 The Consumer Protection Act includes specific requirements regarding the display of prices for goods and services, stipulating that prices must be indicated in Bulgarian lev. However, the legal framework does not explicitly exclude the possibility of additionally displaying […]

The Minister of Economy held a meeting with the Vice-President of the European Commission, Teresa Ribera. We are developing a National Industrial Strategy in cooperation with the European Commission and the business sector. The strategy focuses on boosting competitiveness through modernisation, the deployment of zero-emission technologies, energy and resource efficiency, innovation, and the digitalisation of […]

A 2% increase in trade was recorded for the first four months of 2025. The Minister of Economy and Industry, Peter Dilov, met with H.E. Tsovinar Hambardzumyan, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to Bulgaria. The two discussed opportunities to strengthen economic cooperation, intensify trade ties, and expand bilateral trade. Minister Dilov emphasised that Armenia […]

Our accession to the Eurozone will have a positive impact on living standards, the business environment, and investment. All sectors will benefit from the adoption of the euro, and the purchasing power of Bulgarians will increase. This was stated by the Minister of Economy and Industry, Peter Dilov, during an appearance on BNT’s morning programme […]

Czech investments in Bulgaria total nearly half a billion euros. The Minister of Economy and Industry, Peter Dilov, held a meeting with the leadership of the newly established Bulgarian-Czech Chamber of Commerce. The discussion focused on opportunities to strengthen bilateral economic relations between Bulgaria and the Czech Republic. “In recent years, our economic ties have […]