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German companies are one of the largest, reliable and long-term investors in Bulgaria. This was stated by the Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry Dr. David Sukalinski during the opening of the renovated Central Halls in Sofia. The emblematic building in the centre of the capital was restored by the German grocery chain Kaufland, and […]

Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry Nikolay Pavlov and representatives of the Ministry of Commerce of China discussed the deepening of economic and trade relations between the two countries. The Chinese delegation was headed by Yu Yuantang, Director General of the Department of European Affairs at the Ministry of Commerce, and representatives of the Embassy […]

Metrology has always been a crucial link in the economy of any country. It plays an essential role in industrial production and trade, and is at the service of society in achieving a better quality of life. This was stated by the Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry Dr. David Sukalinski at the opening of […]

The development of bilateral economic relations in the public and private sectors and the opportunities for increasing trade and trade relations between the two countries were discussed at a meeting of Deputy Minister Nikolay Pavlov with a business delegation from the Kingdom of Morocco. ‘Morocco is a promising foreign trade partner for Bulgaria, with which […]

The Ministry of Economy and Industry is among the most involved institutions in the process of Bulgaria’s accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The responsibilities of the MEI relate to corporate governance, trade and consumer policy. This was stated by Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry Nikolay Pavlov during the opening […]

The number of Bulgarian organisations that have applied for funding from the European Defence Fund (EDF) has doubled in 2023. This was announced by the Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry Dr. David Sukalinski at the opening of the National Information Day 2024 on the Fund, organized by the Ministry of Economy and Industry. The […]

With the entry into force in November 2023 of the Law on Compensation of Consumers for Transportation Costs, persons producing petroleum products from crude oil originating in or exported from Russia are required to make monthly contributions to compensate consumers for transportation costs. The amount of the monthly contribution shall be determined by the Minister […]

Over 30 companies participated in the Bulgarian-Vietnamese Business Forum The 24th session of the Bulgarian-Vietnamese Intergovernmental Commission for Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technological Cooperation, held in Sofia, ended with the signing of a bilateral protocol. The two co-chairs of the committee, the Minister of Economy and Industry Dr. Petko Nikolov and the Minister of Industry […]

The introduction of the euro in Bulgaria will be accompanied by consumer protection measures Joining the euro area is among the country’s top priorities. The introduction of the single European currency is proof of Bulgaria’s deepening European integration. This is what the Minister of Economy and Industry Dr. Petko Nikolov said at the conference ‘Bulgaria […]

To ensure the competitiveness and sustainability of the defence sector, a new approach to innovation is needed, in particular to so-called disruptive technologies. This was said by the Minister of Economy and Industry Dr. Petko Nikolov during a seminar on ‘Innovations in the Bulgarian Defence Industry and the Modernisation of the Bulgarian Army’ at the […]