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Ensuring a stable bridge between the outgoing and incoming governments, so that there are no disruptions in either the public or the private sector, is a key priority. This was stated by the Minister of Economy and Industry, Irina Shtonova, during a meeting with Her Excellency Irene Maria Plank, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the […]

We will work in direct dialogue with business to find the most appropriate solutions in a situation marked by numerous challenges. This was stated by the Minister of Economy and Industry, Irina Shtonova, during a meeting with the Association of the Organisations of Bulgarian Employers (AOBE). Participants in the meeting included Dobri Mitrev, Chairman of […]

The economy requires continuity and consistency, and sustainable results are achieved when the state and business work together. This was stated by the Minister of Economy and Industry, Irina Shtonova, at the opening of a new logistics facility in Industrial Park Sofia – Bozhurishte. The project has been implemented with a Class A Investment Certificate […]

Social dialogue is of paramount importance, and I hope that together we will outline the operational tasks in the economic sphere. This was stated by the Minister of Economy and Industry, Irina Shtonova, during a meeting with the President of the Confederation of Labour Podkrepa, Dimitar Manolov. Our government has a limited time horizon, but […]

Supporting domestic production is an investment in the country’s future. This was stated by the Minister of Economy and Industry, Irina Shtonova, who presented the award to the winner in the category “Enterprise That Has Won the Trust of Bulgarian Consumers” during the annual Golden Martenitsa Awards. The official ceremony was also attended by the […]

The Minister of Economy and Industry, Irina Shtonova, has referred the matter to the Commission for Consumer Protection (CCP) for the initiation of on-site inspections at the offices of the three electricity supply companies operating in the country. The inspections are being carried out in response to numerous complaints and reports submitted by consumers concerning […]

The amendments adopted to the Trademarks and Geographical Indications Act create conditions enabling Bulgarian producers and craftspeople to benefit from the opportunities provided by European protection of geographical indications, with a view to preserving and developing the production of products traditional to Bulgaria. With regard to the national stage of the registration procedures, the Act […]

In connection with the deteriorating weather conditions and the significant rainfall and snowfall forecast by the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH), according to information from regional and municipal administrations, a large number of reservoirs have available free storage capacity, and those that are overflowing are being discharged in a controlled manner. The technical […]

The newly appointed Caretaker Minister of Economy and Industry, Irina Shtonova, has assumed office and formally received the post from Peter Dilov at an official ceremony held at the Ministry today. Among her main priorities, Minister Shtonova outlined decisive action to curb rising prices, emphasising that this issue will be addressed in full coordination with […]

Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry Dontcho Barbalov will take part in a public hearing within the framework of the review of the protection of intellectual property rights conducted by the Office of the United States Trade Representative, known as the “Special 301” Review. The hearing will take place on the 18th of February 2026 […]