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Bulgarian companies seeking support for development and modernization will receive European funds significantly faster, thanks to recent measures by the Ministry of Innovation and Growth (MIG). The ministry has focused on reducing the administrative burden for businesses applying for financial assistance, streamlining processes to make funding more accessible.
Over the past months, MIG has gradually introduced digital tools and simplifications that shorten the full cycle of support, from submitting applications and evaluating project proposals to negotiating contracts, receiving funds, and reporting on completed projects. These measures are designed to cut the overall processing time up to three times.
Simplified cost procedures, including unit costs, flat rates, and lump-sum options, have also been implemented to reduce complexity. During evaluation and negotiation, checks are carried out automatically whenever possible, and some criteria are assessed through automated systems to accelerate processing.
To ensure transparency and awareness among businesses, MIG organizes targeted information campaigns, both online and in-person. Trainings provide practical guidance to companies implementing projects and receiving European funding, helping them navigate the new, faster procedures effectively.
Outgoing Bulgarian Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov confirmed that the Bulgarian Army is in the process of transitioning to NATO-standard weapons, a step aimed at modernizing its arsenal.
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Tervel Zamfirov returned to Bulgaria a day after winning the country’s first Winter Olympic medal in two decades, a bronze in the parallel giant slalom snowboarding event
In 2025, Bulgarian children faced a sharp rise in online harassment and sexual exploitation, according to data released by the National Center for Safer Internet ahead of International Safer Internet Day
Villages surrounding Plovdiv are increasingly hosting Nepalese workers, brought in by local entrepreneurs to address Bulgaria’s persistent labor shortages.
Villages surrounding Plovdiv are increasingly hosting Nepalese workers, brought in by local entrepreneurs to address Bulgaria’s persistent labor shortages.
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.
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