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Israel is an important economic partner for Bulgaria, and trade and investments between our two countries have been developing dynamically in recent years. This was stated by the Minister of Economy and Industry and Industry, Peter Dilov, who held a meeting with the Ambassador of Israel to Bulgaria, H.E. Mr. Yossi Levi Sfari. The two […]

The Minister of Economy inaugurated an information day for the 2025 European Defence Fund, which provides EUR 1 billion in grant funding The dynamics of the international security environment and increased defence spending create new opportunities that our industry must fully leverage. The European Defence Fund (EDF) is one such opportunity. The Minister of Economy […]

Austrian companies have invested over EUR 5.2 billion in Bulgaria. Austria is one of Bulgaria’s most important economic partners, and Austrian companies rank among the leading investors in the country. This was stated by the Minister of Economy and Industry, Peter Dilov, who held a meeting with the Ambassador of Austria to Bulgaria, H.E. Andrea […]

Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry Nikolay Pavlov took part in the regular meeting of the EU Competitiveness Council (Internal Market and Industry), which took place in Brussels. Among the topics discussed at the meeting were improving the business environment and conditions for doing business in Europe, ensuring equal access to the single market through […]

The Minister of Economy and Industry, Peter Dilov, held a meeting with the Ambassador of Ukraine to Bulgaria, H.E. Olesya Ilashchuk, at which they discussed bilateral economic relations. During the meeting it was revealed that, in the first ten months of 2024, trade between the two countries exceeded USD 1.6 billion. Both parties agreed that […]

Bilateral Trade Surpasses 2023 Levels in the First Ten Months of 2024, Reaching EUR 750 Million Switzerland is a strategic economic partner of Bulgaria, with bilateral trade showing positive development in recent years. This was stated by Minister of Economy Peter Dilov during a meeting with His Excellency Raymund Furrer, Ambassador of Switzerland to Bulgaria. […]

Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry Nikolay Pavlov met with representatives from top U.S. companies based in Utah during their visit to Bulgaria. The discussion centered on perspectives for strengthening the strategic cooperation between Bulgaria and the United States in the areas of investment and technology transfer across various sectors of mutual interest. Also attending […]

“The constant modernization and increase in the capacity of Vazovski Mashinostroitelni Zavodi (VMZ) Sopot is our top priority. We are working toward reorienting it to the high-tech European market.” This was announced by Minister of Economy and Industry Peter Dilov during his working visit to the state-owned enterprise under the Ministry of Economy and Industry. […]

Bulgarian export-oriented companies can rely on the Ministry’s team, on the Bulgarian Export Insurance Agency, and on our economic representatives abroad to explore opportunities for entering new markets and expanding their presence in traditional ones. This was announced by Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry Nevena Lazarova during the official ceremony at which the annual […]

Minister of Economy and Industry Peter Dilov awarded the winner in the Successful Small Start-up Category during the annual Golden Martenitsa awards ceremony.  Dilov assured that the Ministry of Economy and Industry is actively working to support entrepreneurship and improve the business environment. “Bulgaria can be a great place for a start-up,” he said. He […]