Economy
Labor cost growth in Bulgaria slows to 9.9% in the second quarter
NSI reports a slowdown in hourly labor cost increases, falling from 13.4% in the first quarter to 9.9% in the second quarter on a year-on-year basis.
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Sofia hosts international nuclear forum on new Kozloduy NPP units
On October 1 and 2, representatives of global companies and institutions gather in Sofia to discuss new nuclear construction in Bulgaria.
Economy
Radev: We are introducing an almost total ban on gambling advertising
Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced that gambling advertising will be banned, and gaming equipment will be monitored by the NRA in real time.
Economy
Cabinet reviews 2025 budget report and Danube measures
The Council of Ministers will review the 2025 budget execution report and a project for the support of Danube waterways.
Economy
BDZ discusses the new train schedule for 2027 in three cities
BDZ is organizing public meetings regarding the 2027 schedule draft in Gorna Oryahovitsa, Plovdiv, and Sofia on October 5, 6, and 7.
Economy
Bulgaria saw the highest fuel price growth in the EU in August
Fuel and lubricant prices in Bulgaria rose most in the EU in August, surpassing the previous record from May, according to Eurostat data.
Economy
Lukoil asset deal worth $20 billion awaits approval in the US
The acquisition of Lukoil's oil business by the US group Carlyle remains blocked by US authorities, according to the Financial Times.
Economy
Minister Peev: Transport innovations are developing under clear rules and safety
At an informal meeting of EU transport ministers in Dublin, Georgi Peev discussed autonomous vehicles and the energy crisis.
Economy
SOFIX on BFX rose by 0.47% to 1458.56 points today
The main index of the Bulgarian Stock Exchange ended today's session with a gain, while the
Economy
UniCredit Report: Financial Systems Are Not Ready for Longer Lives
A study by UniCredit and a British institute suggests that personal finances must be adapted to a longer and more volatile life course.
Economy
BFSA: Nearly 800 kg of non-compliant food seized, 3 facilities suspended in a week
In one week, BFSA inspectors checked 2,273 facilities, destroyed nearly 800 kg of non-compliant food, and suspended the operations of three of them.
Economy
KBC raises its 2026 inflation forecast for Bulgaria to 5%
The Belgian bank KBC is raising its inflation expectations for Bulgaria next year, while the GDP growth forecast remains unchanged.
Economy
Health Ministry reports nearly 190m EUR paid under six RRP investments
Minister Katya Ivkova presented a report on the Ministry of Health's investments under the Recovery and Resilience Plan.
Economy
NOI: Pension expenditures exceed 8.8 billion euros as of August 2026
There are 2,067,988 pensioners, and the average monthly pension for August 2026 is 557.60 euros, according to data from the National Social Security…
Economy
BSE turnover as of Sept 18 has surpassed the total result for all of 2025
Trading on the Bulgarian Stock Exchange reached nearly 617 million EUR by Sept 18, with transactions growing by approximately 30%.