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Bulgaria’s Fuel Supply Secure, But Prices Follow Global Market, Says Lukoil Manager

Rumen Spetsov, the special manager of Lukoil in Bulgaria, has assured that fuel supplies in the country are secure and that there is no reason to expect shortages in the foreseeable future.

Business » Energy | 4 hours ago | Viewed: 512

Bulgaria Not Dependent on Hormuz Supplies, Says Foreign Minister Neynsky

A significant share of Bulgaria’s energy supplies does not pass through the Strait of Hormuz but instead reaches the country via the Black Sea, placing it in a comparatively stable position despite tensions in the Middle East

Business » Energy | 5 hours ago | Viewed: 587

Internet on Arrival: Yettel Offers a Prepaid eSIM for Mobile Data in Bulgaria

Yettel is the first local telecom to introduce a fully online purchase of a prepaid eSIM for mobile internet in Bulgaria

Business » Industry | March 16, 2026, Monday // 17:00 | Viewed: 1552

Bulgaria’s Tourism Set to Withstand Middle East Crisis, Expert Says

Bulgaria’s tourism sector is expected to remain resilient despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to Rumen Draganov, director of the Institute for Analysis and Evaluation in Tourism

Business » Tourism | March 16, 2026, Monday // 10:04 | Viewed: 1761

Fuel Price Surge Puts Bulgaria’s Transport Sector Under Pressure, Industry Warns of Possible Bankruptcies

International transport companies in Bulgaria are coming under growing pressure as fuel prices continue to rise following the outbreak of war in the Middle East

Business | March 16, 2026, Monday // 09:08 | Viewed: 1549

One-Bedroom or Two-Bedroom Apartment: Which Is More Liquid on the Market in 2026

In 2026 the Bulgarian residential market is shaped less by size and more by adaptability.

Business » Properties | March 16, 2026, Monday // 08:59 | Viewed: 1127

Security Protocols and Responsible Gaming Practices in Online Casinos

In an age where digital interaction is the norm, the integrity and safety of online platforms have become paramount.

Business | March 16, 2026, Monday // 07:46 | Viewed: 2712

Bulgaria: Only 3.4 Billion Leva Left in Circulation as Currency Withdrawal Nears Completion

The withdrawal of the Bulgarian lev from circulation is nearing completion, according to the latest data from the Bulgarian National Bank. The central bank reports that approximately 89 percent of lev banknotes and coins have already been collected and re

Business » Finance | March 15, 2026, Sunday // 10:38 | Viewed: 2472

Bulgaria’s Exports to EU Decline in 2025 as Imports Continue to Rise

Bulgaria recorded a decline in exports to European Union countries in 2025, while imports from the bloc continued to rise, according to data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI).

Business » Industry | March 13, 2026, Friday // 16:14 | Viewed: 3919

Middle East War Begins to Affect Bulgaria’s Tourism: Industry Hopes for Domestic Tourists

The ongoing war in the Middle East is beginning to cast a shadow over Bulgaria’s tourism sector, with early signs already visible in reservations for the upcoming summer season.

Business » Tourism | March 13, 2026, Friday // 16:07 | Viewed: 3748

Bulgarian Farm Output Rises Amid Falling EU Prices in Late 2025

In the final quarter of 2025, farm gate prices for agricultural products across the European Union declined by nearly 1.9% compared to the same period in 2024, according to Eurostat

Business » Industry | March 13, 2026, Friday // 15:36 | Viewed: 4237

Bulgaria: Rising Fuel Prices Drive Consumers to Stock Up

Fuel prices at wholesale bases, which supply both gas stations and agricultural producers, continue to rise steadily, prompting increased activity at fuel outlets across Bulgaria

Business » Energy | March 13, 2026, Friday // 14:08 | Viewed: 3677

OMV Petrom Enters Bulgarian Black Sea with 25% Stake in Khan Tervel Gas Block

OMV Petrom has announced that it will join the consortium exploring the offshore Khan Tervel gas block in the Bulgarian sector of the Black Sea, marking a significant expansion of its footprint in a region of growing strategic importance for Europe’s ener

Business » Energy | March 13, 2026, Friday // 13:00 | Viewed: 2804

Fuel Prices in Bulgaria Continue Upward Trend, Diesel Leads the Increase

Fuel prices in Bulgaria have continued to rise sharply over the past week, according to data from the Fuelo platform, as reported by BTA.

Business » Energy | March 13, 2026, Friday // 11:26 | Viewed: 2598

Bulgaria’s Fuel Monopoly: Experts Call for Transparency in Lukoil Neftochim Pricing

In Bulgaria, energy experts are calling for greater transparency in fuel pricing, focusing on the role of Lukoil Neftochim, which dominates the country’s oil market

Business » Energy | March 13, 2026, Friday // 10:10 | Viewed: 2460

Bulgaria Faces Proposed 5% Natural Gas Price Hike Amid Middle East Supply Disruptions

Bulgargaz has submitted a proposal to raise the price of natural gas by 5.12% for April. Should the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) approve the request, the commodity would be sold at EUR 34.27 per megawatt-hour, excluding additional costs f

Business » Energy | March 12, 2026, Thursday // 16:04 | Viewed: 2384

Fiscal Council Warns: Higher Oil Costs Could Strain Bulgaria’s Economy and Trade

The Fiscal Council has assessed that a 25% surge in global oil prices would constitute a moderate external shock for Bulgaria, primarily impacting the economy through higher energy import costs, rising inflation, and a potential slowdown in external deman

Business » Energy | March 12, 2026, Thursday // 11:00 | Viewed: 2251

Rising Hunger Risk: Iran War Threatens Crops, Fertilizer, and Fuel

While attention has focused on oil and LNG tankers blocked in the Strait of Hormuz, the war in Iran is creating a quieter but equally alarming threat: disruptions to global fertilizer shipments and food imports

Business | March 12, 2026, Thursday // 10:02 | Viewed: 2632

Nearly 25% of Bulgarians Have Tried Quick Loans, Study Shows

A recent study by the Association for Responsible Non-Banking Lending (AONK) shows that nearly a quarter of Bulgarians have used quick loans at least once in their lives. The findings were presented by the organization’s chairman, attorney Nikolay Tsvetko

Business » Finance | March 11, 2026, Wednesday // 15:00 | Viewed: 2955

Limited Reserves Put Pressure on Small Gas Stations in Bulgaria

Bulgaria’s state fuel reserves are sufficient to cover normal consumption for the next 90 days, but domestic fuel prices continue to climb amid the ongoing military conflict in the Middle East

Business » Energy | March 11, 2026, Wednesday // 11:31 | Viewed: 3302

Interim PM: Bulgaria Aims to Be Among First in Europe to Build AP1000 Reactors

Acting Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov highlighted the strategic importance of energy infrastructure for the European Union during a meeting in Paris with other European leaders, convened at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron.

Business » Energy | March 11, 2026, Wednesday // 10:37 | Viewed: 2375
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