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We will develop a sustainable policy that combines tradition and the future – for the benefit of the people and the regions. This was stated by the Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry Nevena Lazarova who opened the conference titled Bulgarian Crafts – Traditions Meet the Future. The event is held within the framework […]

Starting today, basic salaries at VMZ-Sopot will increase by 8 percent As of July 1, basic salaries at Vazovski Machine-Building Plants EAD (VMZ) in Sopot will be increased by 8 percent. The decision was made at the end of May at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the state-owned company under the Ministry […]

The National Company Industrial Zones (NCIZ) is working on investment projects worth over BGN 80 million, which are at different stages, with interested companies from Germany, Italy, Spain and Türkiye. The state-owned company reports a profit of BGN 646,000 for 2024, which is expected to be exceeded this year, Deputy Minister Lazarova stated in an […]

The goal of the eurozone is to improve the quality of life. It’s normal for people to have their worries about entering the eurozone. The Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry Dontcho Barbalov stated in an interview for the Brussels 1 show on Bulgaria ON AIR. “We have already received many of the benefits […]

He noted that, in the first four months of 2025, foreign direct investment increased by 27.5% compared to the same period last year “A key priority for the Ministry of Economy and Industry is to build and reinforce trust in Bulgaria as a reliable economic partner and an attractive location for investment and business.” This […]

The upcoming opening of Phase 1 of the “Lozen Tech Park” project, valued at BGN 25 million, was announced Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry, Ms Nevena Lazarova, was among the official guests at the awards ceremony for the winners of the “Green Technologies” competition. The event focused on supporting sustainable development and promoting innovation […]

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 […]