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The guidelines for the application of the obligation to display the prices of goods and services in both currencies, and for the cash payment of purchases in euro and lev in connection with the introduction of the euro in the Republic of Bulgaria, have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Act on […]

By publishing a list of real-time prices, citizens will be provided with greater awareness and the opportunity to compare across different retail chains. This is expected to contribute to increased competition and the stabilisation of prices of essential food products. This was stated by the Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry, Dontcho Barbalov, during a […]

At the Ministry of Economy, on the one hand, we have an analysis prepared jointly with the Economic Research Institute at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, which specifically assesses the impact and expected effect of the United States tariffs on the Bulgarian economy. We have already started working with our trade representatives abroad in terms […]

The mining industry accounts for around 5% of GDP and 12% of Bulgaria’s exports The mineral resources sector is a key supplier to a number of strategic industries – energy, metallurgy, mechanical engineering and the chemical industry. It is also among the leading export-oriented sectors, with a 12% share of the country’s exports. This was […]

Minister Dilov: Bulgarian businesses will save around BGN 1.1 billion from the elimination of currency conversion costs Prices must be displayed clearly and legibly in both currencies, using the same font size and with labels that are easy for consumers to understand. This was stated by the Minister of Economy and Industry, Peter Dilov, following […]

Commission for Consumer Protection  will organize informational campaigns in 165 municipal centers across the country The Ministry of Economy and Industry hosted a meeting of the expert working group “Consumer Protection” under the Coordinating Council for the Preparation of the Republic of Bulgaria for Membership in the Eurozone. The meeting brought together representatives of institutions, […]

In the first half of 2025, trade turnover with China reached nearly USD 2.2 billion The Minister of Economy and Industry, Peter Dilov, discussed opportunities to promote trade and investment between Bulgaria and China with Lin Ji, Deputy Minister of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China. The two also serve as co-chairs of the […]

The Minister of Economy personally supported the Bulgarian Olympians representing our country at the second edition of the International Olympiad on Artificial Intelligence in Beijing Bulgaria is building an ecosystem comprising scientific research, start-up companies, and education in the field of artificial intelligence. Many talented specialists graduate from our schools, universities, and laboratories. We stand […]

NCIZ is currently working on investment projects exceeding BGN 80 million, stated Deputy Minister Lazarova Construction has commenced on a new logistics facility in Sofia–Bozhurishte Industrial Park, with the total investment exceeding BGN 8 million. This was announced during a meeting between Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry Nevena Lazarova and Veselin Cholakov, Managing Director […]

“In recent years, there has been considerable political instability and frequent changes in government leadership. This has diminished the trust between the state and the business community. Our task is to restore the confidence and faith of both businesses and citizens in public institutions,” said Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry Dontcho Barbalov in an […]