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“To protect the national interest and the interests of Bulgarian citizens, under the auspices and strong leadership of Prime Minister Rumen Radev, we achieved two major victories. First, we prevented a collapse and shortages in the country’s fuel market. Second, we prevented a sharp surge in prices for consumers.” This was stated by Deputy Prime […]

The licence allowing business operations involving LUKOIL Group companies in Bulgaria has been extended. The UK Treasury’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has extended the licence until 29 October 2026. The extension is the result of active dialogue at government level, under the auspices of Prime Minister Radev and in coordination with Bulgaria’s Ministry […]

Bulgaria and Türkiye have the potential to further develop their economic, trade and investment partnership. Bilateral trade is reaching record levels. This was stated by Deputy Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Krasimir Yakimov during the presentation of the Thracian Trade and Logistics Centre project at Trakia Economic Zone in Plovdiv. “Bulgaria is home to […]

“We must support Bulgarian businesses and do everything possible to integrate Bulgarian companies into supply and value chains at regional and global level.” This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investment and Industry Alexander Poulev at the opening of the annual meeting of the heads of the Commercial and Economic Affairs […]

Vidin and the region have significant industrial potential, while transport connectivity is paramount to attracting investment and creating jobs “We will include all the necessary instruments for regional growth in the 2027 Budget, with a clear financial rationale and specific forms of support. This will be a budget that demonstrates and reflects our policies and […]

The Ministry of Economy, Investment and Industry is preparing a new Public-Private Partnerships Act to mobilise private capital for strategic infrastructure Among our key priorities are more effective management of EU funds, reducing the administrative burden, enhancing the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises and accelerating industrialisation. The Government already has the necessary instruments to […]

Chinese companies are showing growing interest in investing in Bulgaria, the meeting heard “We want relations between Bulgaria and China to develop on the basis of tangible economic results – more investment, modern industry, new technologies and sustainable partnership. This is precisely our shared objective,” said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investment and […]

Deputy Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Levent Memish opened the closing event of the project “Analytical Support for the Development of a National Industrial Strategy for the Manufacturing and Extractive Industries”, implemented with the support of the European Commission’s Technical Support Instrument (TSI). The closing event marked the completion of the analytical phase of […]

Shumen is a key industrial hub for Northern Bulgaria, with new investments worth over EUR 200 million currently under way in the Industrial Zone Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Alexander Poulev met with representatives of investor companies operating in Shumen Industrial Zone. The discussions focused on the region’s development prospects, […]

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investment and Industry Alexander Poulev said in an interview on the Bulgarian National Television (BNT) programme Govori Sega (Speak Now) that the Government remains firmly committed to reforming the governance of state-owned enterprises. The reform provides for reducing the number of members of boards of directors and introducing […]