United Kingdom Prolongs Lukoil License for Operations in Bulgaria
The United Kingdom has decided to extend the validity of the general license covering Lukoil’s subsidiaries operating in Bulgaria, the Ministry of Energy announced.
3 M WITH CELL PHONES BY 2005
Business | April 8, 2001, Sunday // 00:00
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By Y 2005 the number of the mobile-operators` subscribers in BG will exceed 2.8 M. Experts from the Ministry of Transport and Communications expect the process of liberalization of the BG communications services market to be entirely completed by that time. This comprises the construction of three GSM networks, one UMTS operator and digital radio and TV. At present the revenues from Internet amount to $32 M. By end-2005 the growth in this sector will reach 40%.
Bulgaria Nears Completion of Leva Withdrawal as 81% Taken Out of Circulation
As of February 6, 2026, Bulgaria continues to make steady progress in withdrawing the national currency, the leva, from circulation.
Renovated Terminal 2 Parking Opens at Sofia Airport, Offering 900+ Spaces and Modern Features
The fully renovated underground parking facility at Terminal 2 of Vasil Levski Airport in Sofia has officially opened, offering parking for over 900 vehicles.
Bulgarian Central Bank Reports New 10-Year Government Debt Issue Worth €150 Million
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Bulgaria: Industrial Production Climbs Slightly, Construction Contracts in December 2025
In December 2025, Bulgaria’s industrial sector showed modest growth following two consecutive months of decline, yet on an annual basis, production fell for the 13th month in a row.
Bulgaria’s Trade Deficit Hits Record in December 2025 Amid Soaring Imports
In December 2025, Bulgaria’s total exports of goods rose by 2.5% compared to the same month a year earlier, reaching 6.7364 billion leva (€3.44 billion), after a contraction of 4% in November.
