Economy
Twenty Bulgarian fruit growers seek partners at an exhibition in Poland
Twenty producers from the Danube Fruit Growers Union are exhibiting at the POLAGRA 4.0 international trade fair in Poznan from September 23 to 25.
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BDZ will have 60 new train sets by May 2027, Deputy Minister Timeva says
By May 2027, BDZ will have 60 new Skoda and Alstom trains, and new services on the Plovdiv–Septemvri line will take 25 minutes instead of 40.
Economy
Parliament ratifies new amendments to agreements with EIF under JEREMIE
The National Assembly ratified the fifth set of amendments to the agreements with the European Investment Fund to manage 48,353,532 euros under…
Economy
Nearly €20 million for Euro-MED green projects starting October 1
The eighth call for Euro-MED projects opens on October 1, with a budget of nearly €20 million for innovation, the environment, and green urban spaces.
Economy
EBRD maintains forecast for Bulgarian economy: 2.7% growth in 2026
The EBRD expects the Bulgarian economy to grow by 2.7% in 2026 and 2.5% in 2027, while inflation reached 6.3% in May.
Economy
Schneider Electric buys Bulgarian Shelli Group for 1.2 billion euros
The French company will pay 70 euros per share and expects the deal to be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2027.
Economy
Parliamentary Committee adopts amendments to the Road Transport Act at first reading
The Innovation and Digitalization Committee approved new rules with 10 votes "for", introduced due to two legal proceedings against Bulgaria by the…
Economy
ECB sets new euro reference rate for September 23
The ECB and the BNB announced that the euro rate is set at 1.1411 dollars.
Economy
Government allocates another 2.2 million euros for youth centers in the country
The Cabinet approved an additional 2,208,374 euros in the Ministry of Youth and Sports budget to fund approved projects of youth centers.
Economy
Bulgaria calls on EC to take measures due to low Danube water levels
At the initiative of the Bulgarian Presidency, the Danube Strategy asks Brussels to consider drought and low river levels in its future policies.
Economy
Government changed the rules for supporting refugees from Ukraine
The Cabinet changed two aid programs for displaced persons from Ukraine: Program 3 continues until March 2027, while Program 2 is ending.
Economy
Government allocates over 70 million euros to MIA, part for the Turkish border
The Cabinet approved additional 2026 MIA budget funds — for a new personal ID system and repairs to the facility on the border with Turkey.
Economy
Parliamentary Commission Approved F-16 Generator Repair in Bulgaria
A parliamentary commission approved at first reading an agreement with Lockheed Martin to build an F-16 generator repair base in Bulgaria.
Economy
Bulgarian company wins EU award for organic food processing
“Bio Bulgaria” (the “Harmonica” brand) is the best SME for organic food processing in the EU, according to this year's EU Organic Awards.
Economy
Government increases subsidy for the Bulgarian Red Cross by 920,300 euros
The Cabinet is allocating over 920 thousand euros to the BRC, including 154,300 euros for the Mountain Rescue Service.