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Income for 2025 to be declared to the tax authorities in leva for the last time

This year will be the last in which Bulgarians receive their income in leva. In what currency will people declare their money to the tax authorities next year?  This is one of the 221 questions about the euro that the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB)..

published on 7/4/25 11:39 AM

Petroleum sector warns: EU directive could lead to fuel price spike

After the controversial success of the "Green Deal" and carbon emission quotas, which made electricity in Europe much more expensive than in its main economic competitors - the US and China, the European Commission is preparing new..

published on 7/3/25 10:05 PM

A week until the final decision on the euro – are there any question marks?

Exactly a week remains until the final decision on Bulgaria's entry into the eurozone – on July 8, the European Parliament is to vote on whether Bulgaria will become the 21st member of the eurozone and adopt the single European currency from January 1,..

published on 7/2/25 9:50 AM
Yanislav Yanchev

Good news: Wheat harvest may hit 6 Mt

At the start of the harvest season, Yanislav Yanchev, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture , predicted that the wheat would be of good quality.  The country continues to maintain a stable position as a grain producer. The domestic market is secure and..

published on 7/1/25 1:31 PM

Bulgaria’s base interest rate falls below 2%

The base interest rate in Bulgaria is decreasing to 1.91% as of July 1, announced the Bulgarian National Bank. The base interest rate is dropping by 0.16% compared to the previous month, when it stood at 2.07%. Thus, the base interest rate will be..

published on 7/1/25 8:43 AM

In the height of summer Bulgaria expects 6% more foreign tourists

In 2025, Bulgarian tourism maintains sustainable growth despite global challenges. According to analysts, a record number of foreign visitors is expected in the coming months as a result of stable international markets and the..

published on 6/30/25 10:10 PM

Bulgaria and Japan deepen economic cooperation

The Bulgarian Investment Agency (BIA) and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) are signing a memorandum of understanding that will give new impetus to the trade and economic relations between Bulgaria and Japan. The two countries are seeking..

published on 6/25/25 10:51 AM

BNB: Household bank loans in Bulgaria increase by over 20% year-on-year

According to data from the Bulgarian National Bank, household bank loans in Bulgaria surpassed €25.5 billion mark , reaching €25.59 billion by the end of May 2025. The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) reported that the total loan amount had increased by..

published on 6/24/25 4:13 PM

Labour force from the Bulgarian diaspora – a good idea, but it will not solve existing problems

A number of institutions – the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy, the Employment Agency, the Executive Agency for Bulgarians Abroad and the Ministry of Interior, as well as members of parliament, have made a clear commitment – ​​to..

published on 6/17/25 4:05 PM

The money transferred by Bulgarian emigrants to their country increase by 15.7% in Q1 of 2025

Bulgarians working abroad sent over EUR 420 million to their relatives during the first quarter of 2025. This amount is EUR 66 million higher than in the same period of 2025. The largest sum was sent by the Bulgarian diaspora in the United States,..

published on 6/16/25 9:13 AM