Economy
Lawmakers meet for first reading of proposed road traffic law changes
The Parliamentary Committee on Internal Security passed changes to the Road Traffic Act at first reading and rejected seven other bills.
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Kozloduy NPP Unit 6 to remain on Russian fuel after October shutdown
Kozloduy NPP Unit 6 will not switch to American Westinghouse fuel during its October shutdown because the license for it is not yet ready.
Economy
CSB and Confindustria Bulgaria signed a memorandum for cooperation in construction
The Chamber of Builders in Bulgaria and Confindustria Bulgaria signed a memorandum to build closer cooperation between the two industries.
Economy
MPs clash over EU formula for minimum wage
The Social Commission is discussing a new way to set the minimum wage at its second reading, but the formula stays in a Council of Ministers decree,…
Economy
Bulgaria won't run out of diesel, Lukoil manager assures
Parliament lifted the ban on diesel and jet fuel exports, and Lukoil manager Evgeni Simeonov assured that the domestic market remains a priority and…
Economy
Radev: ECB has not decided whether interest rates will rise again or stop here
BNB Governor Dimitar Radev said the ECB's September decision does not predetermine the bank's next step; everything depends on the data.
Economy
MPs voted for zero excise duty on natural gas and LPG for cars until the end of 2026
The Budget Committee approved at first reading a zero excise rate for natural gas and LPG as motor fuel from October 1 to December 31, 2026.
Economy
Korea-Bulgaria energy meeting to take place Tuesday in Sofia
Politicians, investors, and experts from Bulgaria, Korea, and the USA will discuss the role of nuclear energy at a round table in Sofia on September…
Economy
Algeria's Ambassador in Haskovo: We are ready for partnership with business
Algerian Ambassador Asma Babouche discussed cooperation in food industry, engineering, pharma, IT, and energy with businesses in Haskovo.
Economy
Bulgaria contributes €25m to new European Three Seas infrastructure fund
EIF and organizations from six EU countries, including Bulgaria, launched a €360m fund-of-funds under the Three Seas Initiative.
Economy
Over 6,000 people to undergo training this year, every sixth in construction
More than 6,000 people will undergo training and qualification this year, with every sixth person preparing for work in a sector close to…
Economy
Petkova (GERB): Besides a massive deficit, we now also have excessive taxes from Radev's cabinet
GERB-SDS MP Temenyuzhka Petkova criticized the tax changes package from PM Radev's government, which is linked to the 2027 budget.
Economy
Parliament approves making "Railway Administration" a registering body in first reading
Parliament voted in first reading on changes to the Railway Transport Act to make the "Railway Administration" Executive Agency a registering body in…
Economy
MPs approve first reading of changes regarding chemical substances
The National Assembly unanimously passed the first reading of amendments to the Chemical Weapons Prohibition Act regarding registration documents for…
Economy
Sea routes lead EU trade, but half of our exports outside the bloc go by road
In 2025, sea transport carried over 72% of EU exports outside the bloc by weight, while 50.5% of Bulgarian exports outside the bloc by value went by…