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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 […]

Foreign investment increases by 47% in the first five months of the year, reaching EUR 1.4 billion, Deputy Minister Lazarova announces “We value investors who remain for the long term and expand their production capacities. Since the beginning of the year, there has been a growing trend in investor interest in Bulgaria, supported by the […]

The Ministry of Economy and Industry presents plans to improve the international visibility of Bulgarian companies “We are preparing a sector-specific analysis to map out which companies produce what in Bulgaria. Currently, such a study does not exist, and its findings will help us develop targeted strategies for industrial development and improved market access,”. This […]

The Ministry and STIV will strengthen cooperation with the business sector to enhance support on foreign markets “The real employer of our trade attachés abroad is the Bulgarian business community.” This was the key message of Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry Dontcho Barbalov, who held a series of meetings at the Ministry of Economy […]

Foreign direct investment has increased by 47% since the start of the year, reaching nearly EUR 1.4 billion In the context of ongoing global economic challenges, increasing instability in international trade, armed conflicts, and the volatility of global markets, the need for proactive strategies and rapid adaptability has never been more pressing. Bulgaria’s Commercial and […]