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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)'s chief economist has said his institution has a positive outlook on Bulgaria's growth for this and next year.
Sergei Guriev has told public broadcaster BNR that it will be domestic consumption that will serve as an engine for the economy over this period, compared to the export-driven GDP increase of the past years.
In May, the EBRD estimated an increase of GDP measuring 2.5% annually for both 2016 and 2017.
The Romanian government is moving to reshape the country’s economy by shifting the focus from consumption-driven growth to investment-led development, according to Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare.
Total inflation in Bulgaria’s economy and healthcare system reached 31 percent between the end of 2021 and the end of 2025, according to economist Stoyan Panchev from the Expert Club for Economics and Politics (EKIP)
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, emphasized that Bulgaria’s economy continues to perform strongly despite ongoing political uncertainty.
Economic expectations among analysts and institutional investors for Germany and the euro area strengthened markedly at the beginning of 2026, pointing to a possible shift in Europe’s economic trajectory this year.
Bulgaria’s outgoing Agriculture Minister Georgi Tahov has assured that the European Union’s trade deal with Mercosur will not negatively affect the country’s economy, pointing to the very limited trade between Bulgaria and the South American bloc.
Bulgaria entered the eurozone on January 1, completing the final major stage of its long integration into Western political and economic structures
The first month following the introduction of the euro and the period of dual circulation with the lev has now ended, providing a clearer picture of how the transition is unfolding.
The annual campaign for filing personal income tax returns under Article 50 of the Personal Income Tax Act is underway
Two-room dwellings make up the largest portion of newly built homes in Bulgaria, according to data for the fourth quarter of 2025.
The Bulgarian National Bank reported that as of February 6, 2026, the withdrawal of lev banknotes and coins and their replacement with euro cash is progressing in line with the applicable legislation and the operational plans approved for the transition.
In 2024, about 68% of households across the European Union were owner-occupied, a slight decline from 69% in 2023, according to Eurostat data. The remaining 32% of the EU population lived in rented homes, up from 31% the previous year.
Retail trade in Bulgaria continued its strong momentum at the end of 2025, standing out among European Union countries as one of the top performers, according to Eurostat data.
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