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Bulgaria’s GDP Grew by 3.2% Year-on-Year in the Third Quarter of 2025, the Economy Minister Notes The Minister of Economy and Industry, Peter Dilov, presented the draft budget of the Ministry during the discussion of the Bill on the State Budget of the Republic of Bulgaria for 2026, which was approved at first reading by […]

GIS is becoming the foundation for managing resources, infrastructure and investment “Geographic Information Systems are not merely a tool; they constitute an infrastructure for development, planning and sustainability.” This was stated by the Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry, Doncho Barbalov, during the 26th Conference marking World GIS Day. According to him, GIS technologies in […]

France ranks 6th in terms of Bulgarian exports, accounting for 3.3% of the country’s total export The development of bilateral economic relations was discussed by the Minister of Economy and Industry, Peter Dilov, with H.E. Marie Dumoulin, Ambassador of France to Bulgaria. The meeting was also attended by Deputy Minister Doncho Barbalov. Minister Dilov emphasised […]

In the first seven months of 2025, the trade turnover exceeded USD 1 billion The Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry, Dontcho Barbalov, held a meeting with a Ukrainian delegation led by Andriy Smorodin, President of the national platform “Three Seas Initiative – Ukraine.” The delegation included representatives of major Ukrainian companies operating in the […]

Participation in NATO’s international programmes is not merely a matter of economic benefit, but a demonstration of commitment, trust and allied solidarity. This was stated by the Minister of Economy and Industry, Peter Dilov, who opened the National Information Day dedicated to opportunities for participation in international NATO procedures. Deputy Minister Nevena Lazarova also took […]

An innovative research project is being prepared, aimed at developing a product for the prevention of viral and bacterial infections in the field of women’s health The Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry, Nevena Lazarova, took part in the opening of the 33rd edition of the international specialised exhibitions Mesomania, The Milk Road, Bulpek, Interfood […]

“All products in modern society contain critical raw materials, which is why they are so important.” This was stated by the Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry, Dontcho Barbalov, at the conference entitled “Defence and Democracy Dialogue: Fortress of Freedom.” The significance of critical raw materials was discussed by experts during the forum, organised by […]

The Minister of Economy and Industry, Peter Dilov, held a meeting with the Vice-President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), Robert de Groot. They discussed the potential for financing projects and initiatives of Bulgarian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The meeting was also attended by Deputy Minister Dontcho Barbalov. During the meeting, the current trends […]

“Our primary objective and ambition is to ensure the uninterrupted continuity of operations at the Burgas refinery, which supplies 80 per cent of the fuels on the Bulgarian market.” This was stated by the Minister of Economy and Industry, Peter Dilov, in the bTV programme “Why, Mr Minister”. “It is of utmost importance for us […]

The Bulgarian stand at the business exhibition was visited by the Prime Minister of Kuwait “The implementation of appropriate mechanisms to promote trade and facilitate market access could significantly increase the bilateral exchange of goods between Bulgaria and Kuwait,”. This was stated by the Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry Doncho Barbalov during a meeting […]