Preliminary data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI) shows a 1.3% increase in employment from March to June 2025, reaching 2.38 million. The hotel and restaurant sector had the largest increase in employment (24.8%), followed by real estate..
The lack of sufficient manpower and strong private consumption are the main reasons for inflation, according to the second "Economic Review" of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) for the year. Annual inflation is 2.9%, increasing by 2.1% by May 2025..
After months of low inflation and even temporary deflation in April this year, according to official national statistics, the trend abruptly reversed. On July 15, literally days after Bulgaria received a green light from Brussels for..
Bulgaria’s accession to the eurozone will reduce transaction costs with key trade and investment partners, according to the annual U.S. State Department..
As of October 1, the base interest rate in Bulgaria is 1.81%. The rate has been declining for the 12th consecutive month, this time by 0.01% compared..
In its "Economic Freedom of the World, 2025" ranking , the Canadian Fraser Institute gives Bulgaria a score of 7.13 out of a maximum of 10 points. This..
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