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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 […]

Companies in the road transport sector will be able to defer their leasing obligations until the end of 2026. This is envisaged under one of the new programmes of the Bulgarian Export Insurance Agency (BAEZ). The measure has been developed in recent days as part of the government’s efforts to support businesses and improve liquidity […]

През последното десетилетие двустранният търговски обмен между България и САЩ се е увеличил три пъти и достига над 2 млрд. щ.д. Това каза заместник-министърът на икономиката и индустрията Красимир Пиперков по време на откриването на конференцията Explore US.

Bulgaria has long-standing traditions in winemaking and today offers competitive wines on international markets. This was stated by the Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry, Anton Kostadinov, during the presentation of the annual “Golden Cellar” awards. “Recognition from regional and international competitions contributes to promoting our country as a modern wine destination, which is important […]

The partnership between the European Union and India opens new opportunities for investment and economic growth. This was stated by the Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry, Krasimir Piperkov, during the business forum “EU – India: New Horizons for Business and Investment”. The event was organised by the Embassy of India in Sofia and the […]