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The ban will not apply to goods in transit through Bulgaria For the period from 24 April to 30 June 2023, a certain number of goods originating in Ukraine will not be allowed on the territory of Bulgaria. The ban applies to nearly 20 commodities, including grain. This became clear during a briefing of […]

The Minister of Economy and Industry Nikola Stojanov addressed the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany H.E. Irene Plank on the need for a Europe-wide solution for grain imports from Ukraine and targeted European aid for Bulgarian producers. Ambassador Plank stressed that a solution should be found to support Ukraine, but also to show […]

The ‘Bulgarian, Belgian, Luxembourg Economic Forum’ is established. The NGO will aim to promote economic, trade and investment relations between Bulgaria, Belgium and Luxembourg. This became clear at a meeting between the Minister of Economy and Industry Nikola Stojanov and representatives of the initiative group for the establishment of the forum. Deputy Minister Irina Shtonova […]

A single electronic database, focused training and objective assessment methodology. These are part of the changes in the work of the Trade and Economic Affairs Offices (TEAO), which have already been approved by Order of the Minister of Economy and Industry Nikola Stojanov. This is part of the general change in the work of our […]

Minister of Economy and Industry Nikola Stojanov launched a new investment for EUR 56 million in Pleven. The project is of the French company Malteri Soufflé Bulgaria, which has started the construction of a new malt plant that will double its production capacity in Bulgaria. ‘An investment of this scale is a very strong sign for the […]

The European Union Intellectual Property Office is opening applications for the SME Grant Programme on 24 April 2023. This was announced during a meeting between the Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry Irina Shtonova and the Deputy Executive Director of the EU Intellectual Property Office Andrea Di Carlo. The Patent Office of the Republic of Bulgaria is […]

The Minister of Economy and Industry Nikola Stoyanov met with the newly appointed Ambassador of Ukraine to Bulgaria H.E. Ms. Olesya Ilashchuk. They discussed the state and prospects of bilateral cooperation in the economic sphere, as well as the opportunities for deepening trade ties between the countries.

A Council of Experts on circular economy and green transition is established. This became clear at a meeting between Minister of Economy and Industry Nikola Stoyanov and representatives of the scientific community and employers’ organizations.

A government decision established the Dobroslavtsi Economic Zone, which is the first sector-oriented industrial zone in the country with a focus on the automotive industry. This was announced during a joint briefing by the Minister of Economy and Industry Nikola Stoyanov and the Minister of Innovation and Growth Alexander Pulev.

Our trade with Egypt in 2022 reaches USD 828.34 million and marks a growth of nearly 40%. This became clear during a meeting between the Minister of Economy and Industry Nikola Stoyanov and the Ambassador of the Republic of Albania H.E. Khalid Emara.