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Minister of Economy meets with Akiyoshi Kato, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan The Minister of Economy and Industry, Mr Peter Dilov, discussed opportunities to strengthen bilateral economic relations with Mr Akiyoshi Kato, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan. Vice-Minister Kato is visiting Bulgaria at the head of a […]

Over 25% growth in trade between Bulgaria and Moldova in 2024 compared to 2023. Opportunities for expanding bilateral economic cooperation were discussed at a meeting between the Minister of Economy and Industry of Bulgaria, Mr Peter Dilov, and the Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to Bulgaria, H.E. Emil Jacota. The two officials identified promising […]

BGN 7 million investment launched at Sofia–Bozhurishte Industrial Park Construction has commenced on a new logistics facility in the village of Gurmazovo, within the Sofia–Bozhurishte Industrial Park. The total value of the investment amounts to approximately BGN 7 million. This was announced during a meeting between the Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry, Ms Nevena […]

Bilateral trade grew by 19.62% in the first two months of 2025 compared to the same period in the previous year The Minister of Economy and Industry, Peter Dilov, held a meeting with H.E. Marieta García Jordán, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Cuba to Bulgaria. The discussion focused on opportunities to strengthen […]

More than 500 inspections were conducted nationwide in various establishments between 29 May and 1 June 2025 The Consumer Protection Act includes specific requirements regarding the display of prices for goods and services, stipulating that prices must be indicated in Bulgarian lev. However, the legal framework does not explicitly exclude the possibility of additionally displaying […]

The Deputy Minister of Economy attended the opening of a medical equipment factory by a Czech company in Plovdiv. The Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry, Dontcho Barbalov, took part in the official opening of the new medical equipment manufacturing centre of the Czech company BTL Industries in Plovdiv. The new production facility covers more […]

The Minister of Economy held a meeting with the Vice-President of the European Commission, Teresa Ribera. We are developing a National Industrial Strategy in cooperation with the European Commission and the business sector. The strategy focuses on boosting competitiveness through modernisation, the deployment of zero-emission technologies, energy and resource efficiency, innovation, and the digitalisation of […]

The Deputy Minister of Economy discussed priorities in support of the industrial sector with BASEL. At a working meeting organised in partnership with the Bulgarian Association of Electrical Engineering and Electronics (BASEL), the Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry, Dontcho Barbalov, outlined the key priorities for supporting industry and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in […]

A 2% increase in trade was recorded for the first four months of 2025. The Minister of Economy and Industry, Peter Dilov, met with H.E. Tsovinar Hambardzumyan, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to Bulgaria. The two discussed opportunities to strengthen economic cooperation, intensify trade ties, and expand bilateral trade. Minister Dilov emphasised that Armenia […]

Bulgaria Hosts Second OECD Mission for the Assessment of Corporate Governance “Good corporate governance of state-owned enterprises is a key objective, and the state is making continuous efforts to improve management, increase efficiency, and enhance transparency in the public sector, as a prerequisite for significant economic benefits.” This was stated by Deputy Minister of Economy […]