Processes in the Bulgarian economy: incomes, prices, jobs, investments, and the development of individual sectors.
The Bulgarian company "Industrial Batteries" Ltd. is investing in a new production base and process automation. The company, based in Targovishte, received a sustainable development award in 2025.
Annual inflation has slowed to 5.4%, with a monthly deflation of 0.9% reported in June. However, new price pressures from services, energy, and excise duties are expected.
Despite rich water resources, many settlements in Bulgaria are facing water shortages. The reason is not only the climate, but losses of over 60% in the aging water supply network.
Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov announced that the mechanism for determining the minimum wage will be changed in 2027. He also revealed the termination of a €127 million corruption scheme in the MRRD.
The National Sectoral Chamber 'Fruits and Vegetables' has signaled unfair behavior by large retail chains, including misrepresenting the origin of goods and restricting Bulgarian producers' access to retail shelves.
After years of growth, the Bulgarian labor market is undergoing a shift. Companies are limiting hiring and freezing wages, while consumer spending is declining, experts warn.
An analysis of the key changes in the Bulgarian labor environment in 2026 – from pay transparency under EU directives to the influence of artificial intelligence and new growth sectors.
The CEO of BRP, Dr. Boyan Mitrakiev, warns of dangerous economic parallels with Romania. According to him, the budget deficit and inflation are directly linked to wage-setting automatisms.
Financier Boris Petrov warns that the 2026 draft budget lacks ambition for cost control and sends wrong signals to investors.
New data from the NSI shows that Bulgarian households allocate less than 7% of their budget to culture and entertainment. While expenses in Germany and Austria are much higher, Bulgaria lags even behind its neighbors in Central and Eastern Europe.
The difference in electricity prices between day and night is stimulating the rapid development of the battery market in Bulgaria. Investments in storage systems will allow businesses and households to optimize their costs.
The Bulgarian economy is undergoing a transformation where cheap labor is no longer an advantage. Entrepreneurs are calling for a new approach to the state budget that guarantees transparency and investment in innovation.
Macroeconomist Vasil Karaivanov analyzes the risks of a new price surge, the industrial decline in Bulgaria, and the paradoxical increase in foreign investment.
The first session of the new week on the Bulgarian Stock Exchange was marked by low trading activity. The main SOFIX index reported a symbolic decline, while other market indicators showed slight increases.
New data shows that Bulgaria is among the EU leaders in low working life duration. Problems include low youth employment, people with disabilities, and specific demographic factors.
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