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The Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry presented the grand award in the Exporter of the Year competition “Exports have traditionally been one of the main pillars of every competitive economy. Our role is to create the conditions that allow Bulgarian companies to step confidently onto the international stage.” This was stated by Deputy Minister […]

The EU’s new Clean Industrial Deal is of critical importance for economic progress and for strengthening competitiveness. As economic challenges become more global and more complex, the solutions to them increasingly require us to focus our attention on innovation. This was stated by the Deputy Minister of Economy, Dontcho Barbalov, who took part in the […]

For the period January–June 2025, Bulgaria’s trade with Canada amounted to over USD 310 million The Minister of Economy and Industry, Peter Dilov, held a meeting with John Ormond, the newly appointed Trade and Economic Counsellor at the Embassy of Canada in Romania, also accredited to Bulgaria. The two discussed economic cooperation between the countries […]

More than 75,000 people in Bulgaria are employed in over 350 companies in the automotive sector The outlook for Bulgaria’s automotive industry remains strong, and the sector stands ready to reinforce the country’s position as a reliable and innovative partner within the European automotive ecosystem. This was stated by the Deputy Minister of Economy and […]

The discussions focused on the upcoming Bulgarian – Egyptian Intergovernmental Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation and on new opportunities for business partnerships “Egypt is a key partner for Bulgaria, and I believe that through our joint efforts we will expand our economic cooperation.” This was stated by the Minister of Economy and Industry, Peter Dilov, […]

Bulgaria’s GDP Grew by 3.2% Year-on-Year in the Third Quarter of 2025, the Economy Minister Notes The Minister of Economy and Industry, Peter Dilov, presented the draft budget of the Ministry during the discussion of the Bill on the State Budget of the Republic of Bulgaria for 2026, which was approved at first reading by […]

GIS is becoming the foundation for managing resources, infrastructure and investment “Geographic Information Systems are not merely a tool; they constitute an infrastructure for development, planning and sustainability.” This was stated by the Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry, Doncho Barbalov, during the 26th Conference marking World GIS Day. According to him, GIS technologies in […]

France ranks 6th in terms of Bulgarian exports, accounting for 3.3% of the country’s total export The development of bilateral economic relations was discussed by the Minister of Economy and Industry, Peter Dilov, with H.E. Marie Dumoulin, Ambassador of France to Bulgaria. The meeting was also attended by Deputy Minister Doncho Barbalov. Minister Dilov emphasised […]

In the first seven months of 2025, the trade turnover exceeded USD 1 billion The Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry, Dontcho Barbalov, held a meeting with a Ukrainian delegation led by Andriy Smorodin, President of the national platform “Three Seas Initiative – Ukraine.” The delegation included representatives of major Ukrainian companies operating in the […]

Participation in NATO’s international programmes is not merely a matter of economic benefit, but a demonstration of commitment, trust and allied solidarity. This was stated by the Minister of Economy and Industry, Peter Dilov, who opened the National Information Day dedicated to opportunities for participation in international NATO procedures. Deputy Minister Nevena Lazarova also took […]