Bulgaria Can Extend Lukoil Sanctions Relief, Energy Minister Says
Bulgaria’s Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov has confirmed that the United States has not imposed any additional conditions for the temporary exemption from sanctions targeting Lukoil
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Bulgaria’s Economy Faces Slowdown and Rising Debt: EU Forecast Signals Trouble Ahead
The European Commission has revised its outlook for the Bulgarian economy, projecting a slowdown in growth over the next few years
Major European Airline Launches Direct Flights Connecting Plovdiv and Varna with Bratislava
Wizz Air has inaugurated direct flights from Plovdiv and Varna to Bratislava, expanding its Bulgarian network and enhancing connectivity with Central Europe
New Security Rules Push Major App Stores to Tighten Verification Checks
Major app distributors are revising their verification frameworks after new global security standards came into effect this quarter.
BNB Announces 2026 Coin Program Highlighting Bulgarian Culture and History
The Bulgarian National Bank plans to release a 2-euro commemorative coin titled “Bulgarian Alphabet” in the second half of 2026, highlighting one of the nation’s most significant cultural and spiritual symbols
Bulgaria Rises to Fifth Place in CEE for Number of Large Companies
Bulgaria has advanced to fifth place in Central and Eastern Europe in terms of the number of large companies
Over 400 New Millionaires in Bulgaria Amid Growing Household and Corporate Savings
The number of Bulgarians holding over 1 million leva (half a million euros) in bank accounts continues to rise, according to recent data from the Bulgarian National Bank
British Tourism in Bulgaria Expected to Stay Strong in 2026
Bulgarian tour operators are cautiously optimistic about the outlook for British tourists visiting the country in 2026, following Bulgaria’s presence at one of the largest tourism trade fairs in London
US Grants Crucial Waiver Allowing Lukoil Operations in Bulgaria
The United States has granted Bulgaria a significant exemption from its sanctions on Lukoil
Uzbek Workers Flock to Bulgaria, But Many Leave Early Due to False Salary Promises
Illegal recruitment practices in Uzbekistan are sending workers to Bulgaria under the promise of salaries reaching 5,000 leva (€2,560)
evroto.bg Offers Complete Resources Ahead of Bulgaria’s Switch to the Euro
The official website dedicated to Bulgaria’s transition to the euro, evroto.bg, has published the full set of information materials used during the national awareness campaign
Britain Grants Temporary Sanctions Exemption for Bulgarian Lukoil Units
Britain has introduced a temporary exemption that permits continued business with two Bulgarian subsidiaries of the sanctioned Russian oil group Lukoil
Economist Warns: Euro Brings Benefits, but Bulgaria Must Address Structural Problems
Economist Dimitar Sabev, from the Institute for Economic Research at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, has assessed the draft budget and broader economic situation in Bulgaria
Average Salary in Bulgaria’s State Administration Rises to 3,088 Leva (€1,580)
At the close of the third quarter of 2025, the average gross salary in Bulgaria’s state administration reached 3,088 leva (approx. €1,580), marking an increase of 417 leva (€213) compared to the same period in 2024, when it was 2,671 leva (€1,365)
Inside Bulgaria’s Economic Hubs: What and Where the Country Produces Most
Bulgaria’s economic landscape is shaped by 16 major centers that concentrate 80% of the country’s economic activity and three-quarters of the population,
Bulgaria Begins Fining Traders for Unjustified Price Hikes Amid Euro Adoption Efforts
The Bulgarian Council of Ministers announced that authorities have begun imposing fines on traders found to be raising prices without justification
Lukoil Confirms All Gas Stations in Bulgaria Fully Operational amid Sanctions Pressure
Lukoil has announced that all of its gas stations across Bulgaria are operating as usual and will continue to do so without interruption
Expert: Best Option Is for a Strategic Western Investor to Acquire Lukoil in Bulgaria
Martin Vladimirov, director of the Geoeconomics Program at the Center for the Study of Democracy, said in an interview with the Bulgarian National Radio that the most beneficial outcome for Bulgaria would be for a strategic Western investor to acquire Luk
Ryanair Goes Fully Digital: Paper Boarding Passes No Longer Accepted
Ryanair has officially ended the use of paper boarding passes
Bulgaria’s Fuel Reserves Secure for Months, Energy Minister Assures
Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov has reassured Bulgarian citizens that the country’s fuel reserves are sufficient to cover domestic needs for several months
From Piggy Banks to Payments: Tips for Using or Exchanging Your Coins in Bulgaria
As Bulgaria prepares to join the eurozone, many people who have been collecting coins from daily change may be wondering what to do with their small change
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