€10.5 Billion Debt Bomb: Bulgaria's First Euro Budget Triggers Fierce Backlash

Bulgaria has published its draft state budget for 2026, marking a historic milestone as the country's first budget calculated entirely in euros before it enters the eurozone on January 1st, 2026. However, the landmark document has been met with...

Bulgaria Moves to Suspend Some Fuel Exports to EU

(MENAFN) Bulgaria has moved to partially restrict fuel exports to fellow EU members, citing supply and national security risks after fresh U.S. sanctions hit Russia’s energy giant Lukoil. The measures come as Washington last week blacklisted...

Bulgaria to Raise Second-Year Maternity Allowance to 450 Euros, Incentives for Early Return to Work Introduced

Minister of Labor and Social Policy Borislav Gutsanov has announced that the maternity allowance in the second year will be increased to 900 leva (450 euros), following revisions to the State Social Security budget for next year. The changes are...

Kristalina Georgieva: From January 1, Bulgaria Will Have Full Decision-Making Rights in the Eurozone — Discipline Is Key

“What matters most for Bulgaria is discipline — maintaining strong macroeconomic indicators. Sound monetary policy is a prerequisite for convergence with the eurozone. The responsibility that comes with adopting the euro means Bulgaria’s voice in...

Dombrovskis: It is crucial for Bulgaria to stay on the right economic path – fiscal stability and low debt-to-GDP ratio

This was stated by European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis at the conference "Bulgaria on the Threshold of the Eurozone," held in Sofia, BGNES reports. “The context is complex—the world is fragmented and more conflictual. It is even more...

Christine Lagarde: The Euro Will Bring Bulgaria Prosperity and Security

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said that Bulgaria’s accession to the eurozone would bring both prosperity and security to the country. Speaking in an exclusive interview with NOVA ahead of her visit to Sofia for the Bulgarian...

Bulgaria suspends fuel exports to EU after US sanctions Lukoil

Bulgaria has temporarily suspended exports of petroleum products to European Union countries after the United States imposed sanctions on Russian oil giant Lukoil, the Bulgarian state news agency BTA reported on October 31. The National Assembly...

A European Parliament committee will monitor road safety in Bulgaria

The European Parliament’s Committee on Petitions (PETI) has decided to monitor the state of road safety in Bulgaria. The decision came after hearing a petition submitted by Rosalina Gadyuchkova, a Bulgarian citizen living in the United Kingdom....

The Consulate General of Bulgaria in Toronto organizes Consular Days in Vancouver on November 7 and 8

Photo: Facebook /TorontoBulgaria The Consulate General of the Republic of Bulgaria in Toronto, together with the Bulgarian-Canadian Society of British Columbia, will organize consular days in British Columbia on November 7 and 8, 2025, announced...

Sofia to Host High-Level Conference “Bulgaria on Doorstep of Eurozone”

The Finance Ministry and the Bulgarian National Bank are organizing a high-level conference entitled “Bulgaria on the Doorstep of the Eurozone” on Tuesday, November 4. The event will take place at the Boyana Residence in Sofia and is part of the...

Exhibition “Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Wrapped Reichstag, Berlin, 1971-95” Opens in Bulgaria for First Time

The exhibition “Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Wrapped Reichstag, Berlin, 1971-95” will be presented in Bulgaria for the first time. Dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the birth of the iconic artistic duo, the exhibition will open on Tuesday,...

Sofia hosts high-level conference titled "Bulgaria on the Doorstep of the Eurozone"

The Ministry of Finance and the Bulgarian National Bank are organizing a high-level conference today titled ''Bulgaria on the Doorstep of the Eurozone''. It will be held at the Boyana Residence and is part of the communication campaign for...

Bulgaria restricts fuel exports to EU states amid Lukoil sanctions fallout

Bulgaria has partially restricted the export of fuels to other European Union (EU) countries following new US sanctions targeting Russia’s oil giant Lukoil and its energy holdings. The decision, approved by Sofia’s parliament on November 1, marks...

Finance Ministry to Issue BGN 300 Mln in Government Bonds on Domestic Market

Bulgaria's Finance Ministry will auction 7-year bonds with a par value of BGN 300 million on the domestic market on November 17, according to a notice published on the website of the Bulgarian National Bank on Thursday. The bonds will be part of...

Bulgaria Holds Talks with US Authorities on Future of Burgas Refinery - Parliamentary Committee on Energy Chair

Bulgaria is in constant contact with its European partners and the United States regarding the complex situation surrounding the Burgas oil refinery, said Pavela Mitova, MP from There Is Such a People (TISP) and Chair of the Parliamentary...

Industry Experts Urge Bulgaria to Emulate Ireland’s Animation Model

Bulgaria should adopt Ireland’s model for developing its animation cinema, experts from the Association of Bulgarian Animation Producers (ABAP) said on Monday at a Ministry of Culture discussion on best practices and financing systems for the...

Bulgaria Falls Out of Global Top 40 Startup Ecosystems, Sofia Remains Regional Leader

Bulgaria has slipped in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2025, dropping four places from 37th to 41st worldwide. Analysts at StartupBlink attribute the slide to a slight decline in ecosystem growth, despite stable macroeconomic conditions and...

EU Commissioner Dombrovskis: Euro Adoption Will Bring Tangible Benefits to Bulgaria, but Fiscal Stability Must Be Preserved

In an interview with BTA, European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity Valdis Dombrovskis congratulated Bulgaria for its disciplined and consistent work in meeting the Maastricht criteria and said the country’s preparations for eurozone...

Commissioner Dombrovskis Pays Two-Day Visit to Bulgaria

Commissioner for Economy and Productivity, Implementation and Simplification Valdis Dombrovskis is in Sofia for a two-day visit focused on Bulgaria's preparations to join the euro area, the European Commission said. On Monday, Commissioner...

Bulgaria’s Unemployment Falls to 3.5% as EU Job Market Stabilizes at 6%

In September 2025, unemployment in the euro area remained steady at 6.3% for the third month in a row, slightly above the historic low of 6.2% recorded in October and November 2024 and just above the pre-euro launch level in January 1999,...