Bulgaria's Tourism Struggles to Diversify Beyond Traditional Offerings
Bulgaria continues to lag behind neighboring countries in achieving significant growth in its tourism sector
Some 820 Bulgarian companies went bankrupt in 2013, according Bulgaria's Registry Agency.
This is a record number, compared to 2008, when 250 companies closed for business.
According to the institution, 69 companies went bankrupt since the beginning of 2014.
A large number of businesses are also up for sale – most often hotels and restaurants opened before the start of the downturn in 2008, whose owners are experiencing problems with repaying bank credits.
In the first quarter of 2025, the 20-BGN banknote has overtaken the 100-BGN note as the most frequently counterfeited denomination in Bulgaria,
According to recent data from the Trend Research Center, shared during the "Personal Finance" event by Money.bg, 38% of Bulgarians are unable to set aside any savings
In the first three months of 2025, 16 companies filed 18 applications for mass layoff
Despite the global escalation of the trade war, there have been no significant negative trends in Bulgaria’s tourism sector so far
Intercompany debt is a common aspect of the business landscape, both in Bulgaria and Western Europe
Starting April 17, Bulgaria Air has launched a new seasonal direct route between Varna, Bulgaria, and Paris, France
Google Street View Cars Return to Bulgaria for Major Mapping Update
Housing Prices Soar in Bulgaria’s Major Cities as Demand and Supply Strain Increase