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With the Law on Compensation of Consumers for Transportation Costs taking effect in November 2023, individuals producing petroleum products from Russian crude oil or exporting from Russia must make monthly contributions to offset consumer transportation costs. The Minister of Economy and Industry determines the amount of the monthly contribution under Article 1 of the law […]

After receiving an official invitation for a meeting from the Ministry of Economy and Industry, the CEO of Mondi Group, based in the United Kingdom, sent a letter accepting the invitation. The meeting will focus on discussing the future of the company’s plant in Stamboliyski. The response received is a positive sign that the company […]

We have officially invited the President and CEO of Mondi Group, based in the United Kingdom, to a meeting. Today, we received confirmation that the senior management in London has accepted the invitation and will review our proposal during their board session. The meeting will focus on the future of the plant. Our main goal […]

In line with the commitments made by the Minister of Economy and Industry, Dr. Petko Nikolov, and the Executive Director of LB Bulgaricum, Zhivko Zhivkov, to the employees at the company’s production facility in Vidin, the company has announced plans for a new salary increase to improve working conditions and remuneration. This increase will be […]

This is documented in the caretaker government’s report under the Economics section. During the reporting period, the companies in the National Company Industrial Zones group, under the Ministry of Economy and Industry, secured investments exceeding BGN 450 million, leading to the creation of nearly 1,300 new jobs. In addition, National Company Industrial Zones has launched […]

An invitation has been sent for a meeting with the company’s senior management to discuss the future of the paper mill in Stamboliyski. Following an invitation from the Minister of Economy and Industry, an official meeting took place at the Ministry between Dr. Petko Nikolov and representatives from Mondi Group’s management in Bulgaria. The discussion […]

Dr. David Sukalinski, the Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry, participated in the 42nd ceremony for induction of distinguished inventors and discoverers into the Golden Book of the Patent Office of the Republic of Bulgaria. He awarded an honorary certificate for entry into the Golden Book to Prof. Dr. Eng. Avgust Yordanov Ivanov, who is […]

Despite the geographical distance, Bulgaria and Mongolia have strong trade and economic ties, with many opportunities for further bilateral cooperation. The Minister of Economy and Industry, Dr. Petko Nikolov, said this during a meeting with Her Excellency Lkhagvasuren Sayanaa, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to Bulgaria. They talked about potential areas for cooperation in […]

The full accession of Bulgaria to the Schengen Area will greatly benefit trade, tourism, transport, and various other sectors. Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry, Nikolay Pavlov, said this during an online meeting with the newly appointed European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Maroš Šefčovič. The meeting also included ministers and deputy ministers from […]

In just the first six months of this year, our trade with Ukraine has reached nearly USD 1 billion, the Minister of Economy said. As a member of the European Union, Bulgaria must prioritize its support for Ukraine in its recovery, modernization, and integration efforts. The Minister of Economy and Industry, Dr. Petko Nikolov, said […]