Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Governor Dimitar Radev has met with EU ambassadors and discussed the country's upcoming accession to the eurozone, the BNB announced. The meeting was held in Sofia at the invitation of Hungarian Ambassador Miklós Boros within the framework of the Hungarian Presidency of the EU. The current state and prospects for the Bulgarian economy, finances and preparations for Bulgaria's accession to the monetary union were discussed. The BNB Governor pointed out the need for political, institutional and fiscal consolidation as a key element of the current agenda.
Meanwhile, on December 3, the BNB launched the TIPS (Target Instant Payment Settlement) service in the country, which allows instant local and cross-border transactions in euros, the central bank's press center announced.
In August 2025, Bulgaria’s annual inflation rate stood at 5.3%, same as in July, according to data from the National Statistical Institute. Monthly inflation in August dropped to 0.1%, compared to 1.7% in July. Inflation measured from..
A Bulgarian company is expanding its production of laser cutting machines in the Sofia-Bozhurishte Industrial Park, the Ministry of Economy announced. The investment is worth 2 million leva (over 1 million euros). The company will build a new..
The tariffs imposed on European goods by the Trump administration are expected to have both direct and indirect effects on Bulgarian exports. The Ministry of Economy and Industry has calculated the direct impact at €468 million, while..
A Bulgarian company is expanding its production of laser cutting machines in the Sofia-Bozhurishte Industrial Park, the Ministry of Economy announced. The..
In August 2025, Bulgaria’s annual inflation rate stood at 5.3%, same as in July, according to data from the National Statistical Institute...
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