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We need a change in the leadership of the State Consolidation Company and I made that very clear yesterday when I introduced the new SCC team. There are activities in the Ministry that need less politics and more expertise. This is what Bogdan Bogdanov, Minister of Economy, said in the studio of “The Day Begins”. […]

The number of members of management bodies and their remuneration is reduced by about 50% “We are creating a basis for efficient management, transparent spending of funds and future development of the commercial companies under the State Consolidation Company (SCC) EAD. They operate without business programs and do not submit financial reports. This was said […]

Bogdanov: Austria is a priority and leading trade and investment partner The Minister of Economy and Industry Bogdan Bogdanov and the Austrian Minister of Labour and Economic Affairs Martin Kocher discussed the development and upgrading of the good economic partnership between Bulgaria and Austria. The Bulgarian Minister of Economy is on a working visit to […]

The Ministry of Economy and Industry becomes the first institution to join the ‘Bulgaria wants you’ platform We are united by the idea to work for Bulgaria to become a country where young people find their successful realization. This was stated by the Minister of Economy and Industry Bogdan Bogdanov and Andrei Arnaudov, Chairman of […]

The Minister of Economy and Industry Bogdan Bogdanov and representatives of Sofia Municipality, Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works, Road Infrastructure Agency and National Company of Industrial Zones discussed the possibilities for financing and taking urgent actions on the construction of road infrastructure to provide another transport access to the Industrial Park Sofia-Bozhurishte. “Building […]

One of the main tasks of the Ministry of Economy and Industry is to facilitate access to the labour market for trained personnel. The first topic we prioritise in our regular meetings with business representatives is related to labour mobility. This was stated by the Minister of Economy and Industry Bogdan Bogdanov during the monthly […]

Ministry of Economy and Industry prepares strategy for Plovdiv Fair ‘In my first weeks as Minister of Economy I saw the need for a serious analysis of the efficiency and legal structure of the companies under the umbrella of the Ministry. These companies are commercial, they have to be managed effectively. We have seen that […]

Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry Ivaylo Shotev participated in the National celebration of the Miner’s Day. The event was attended by representatives of the local and executive authorities, business, employers’ and trade unions’ organisations and other relevant institutions. At the invitation of the Bulgarian Chamber of Mining and Geology (BMGK), Deputy Minister Shotev presented […]

The Minister of Economy and Industry Bogdan Bogdanov and the Ambassador of Portugal to Bulgaria H.E. Ms Ana Maria Ribeiro Da Silva discussed the opportunities for cooperation between the two countries. Interest was expressed for partnerships in the high-tech, information and communication sectors. Minister Bogdanov presented Bulgaria as a good place for investment intentions and […]

In connection with the increasing cases of delayed flights, the Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry Ivaylo Shotev ordered to ensure more active awareness of the rights of travelling citizens. He reminded that if your flight lands more than 3 hours late you may be entitled to monetary compensation. This right depends on the cause of […]