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In 2025, bilateral trade turnover between Bulgaria and North Macedonia reached EUR 1.317 billion. This was announced by the Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry, Anton Kostadinov, at the opening of the Bulgarian – Macedonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the accompanying Bulgarian – Macedonian Business Forum. The event brought together more than 80 […]

The mandate of the caretaker government coincided with the onset of global uncertainty, and during this period we worked in close cooperation with employers to identify effective measures in support of businesses. This was stated by the Minister of Economy and Industry, Irina Shtonova, during a meeting of the National Council of the Bulgarian Industrial […]

According to data for 2025, exports of electrical machinery exceeded EUR 2 billion, confirming the sector as a key driver of industrial and technological development. This was stated by the Minister of Economy and Industry, Irina Shtonova, during the opening of the “Electroindustry 2026” business forum, which brought together more than 100 companies from the […]

Tourism is a strategic sector with a direct contribution to economic growth, employment and regional development. In 2025, the sector and its related activities accounted for at least 8% of the country’s gross domestic product. This was stated by the Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry, Anton Kostadinov, at the anniversary national conference “The Four […]

More than 40 projects with Bulgarian participation are already receiving funding from the European Defence Fund. This was stated by the Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry, Krasimir Piperkov, during the opening of a national information day dedicated to the European Defence Fund and the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP). He congratulated the Bulgarian winners […]

In 2025, bilateral trade turnover between Turkey and Bulgaria reached a record level of nearly EUR 9 billion. This represents an increase of over 18% compared to the previous year, with Turkey ranking among the leading markets for Bulgarian exports. With these words, the Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry, Anton Kostadinov, opened the seminar […]

“The most valuable resource is not technology, nor even investment – it is the people.” This was stated by Irina Shtonova, Minister of Economy and Industry, at the ceremony for the presentation of the annual awards of the Bulgarian Association for People Management for 2025. She emphasised that the ability of the state and businesses […]

The crop production sector is of critical importance to the Bulgarian economy. It has a strategic character, as we all seek access to high-quality food. This was stated by Irina Shtonova, Minister of Economy and Industry, at a briefing following a meeting with representatives of the crop production sector. The meeting was also attended by […]

“Today is an important day not only for the company, but also for the development of the Bozhurishte Industrial Zone and for strengthening Bulgaria’s position as a competitive investment destination,” said Irina Shtonova, Minister of Economy and Industry, during an official ceremony marking the start of construction of a third highly automated storage tower at […]

The transport sector is vital to our economy, and the objective of all measures is to provide tangible relief to businesses and ensure resilience during a period of uncertainty. This was stated by the Minister of Economy and Industry, Irina Shtonova, during a briefing at the Ministry of Transport and Communications on measures to support […]