Over the last year and a half, industrial production in Bulgaria continues its upward trend on a monthly and annual basis. For August the growth is estimated at 0.7% compared to July and 16.5% compared to last year, announced the National Statistical Institute.
Declines were recorded only in the chemical sector (down 11.6%), electronics (down 10.3%), automotive and timber (down 8.5%).
The construction sector also grew by 0.5% in August, offsetting the decline recorded in July.
Membership in the European Union and Bulgaria’s upcoming adoption of the euro on January 1, 2026, are supporting the country’s institutions and governance stability, but corruption remains a significant challenge, according to the latest country..
The government has submitted to Parliament a draft bill to amend and supplement the Law on the Introduction of the Euro in Bulgaria. The proposed changes aim to improve the regulatory framework related to the dual display of prices for goods and..
The ratio of government debt to gross domestic product (GDP) in EU countries rose to 81.8% at the end of the first quarter of 2025 , up from 81% at the end of the fourth quarter of 2024. This is according to the latest data published today by the European..
Partly Cloudy
Clear
sunshine, cloud, rain and thunder