The Eurogroup approves Bulgaria's accession to the eurozone on January 1, 2026

The next step on our country’s path to the euro is for EU finance ministers to discuss our readiness to adopt the single currency The Eurogroup approves Bulgaria’s accession to the eurozone on January 1, 2026. Today’s recommendation by the eurozone finance ministers is key and will be discussed at the next level by the […]

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Technology destination PLOVDIV - R&D, Startups, Outsourcing

Technology destination PLOVDIV – R&D, Startups, Outsourcing International recognition Bulgaria is transitioning away from customer support services and moving towards more knowledge-intensive activities, such as financial consulting and reporting, R&D, technical data analysis and interpretation: 3rd MOST INNOVATIVE UPPER MIDDLEINCOME COUNTRY IN THE WORLD Global Innovation Index, Cornell, 2023 1st MOST GOLD MEDALS IN INTERNATIONAL […]

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EBRD Invests in Park Lane Developments’ partnership with Mitiska REIM to Build Retail Parks in Bulgaria

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has joined forces with Bulgarian company Park Lane Developments (part of AG Capital) and Belgian fund Mitiska REIM, which are developing retail parks across the country. The Bank will invest €50 million in the MEREP3 fund, which focuses on projects in Central and Eastern Europe. In 2024, […]

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Plovdiv BUSINESS events

Agra 2025 from: 18 February 2025 / to: 22 February 2025 The International Agricultural Exhibition AGRA: trade arena for agribusiness in Southeastern Europe The exhibition covers all aspects and sectors of agriculture: science, practical work, technologies, equipment, products, innovations, and services. It presents the best achievements of science and business and the most useful for farmers […]

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AI in the construction sector: Bulgarian companies are already using it in their work

Can artificial intelligence lead to a revolution in this industry? Experts and analysts in the construction sector have repeatedly predicted that artificial intelligence will play an increasingly important role in this industry in the coming years. In what way could AI change the Bulgarian construction sector? And will it lead to a revolution there? We sought […]

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The Bulgarian government moves forward with first-of-its-kind draft law on crypto assets

The Bulgarian government moves forward with first-of-its-kind draft law on crypto assets Bulgaria is taking a step towards regulating the rapidly growing crypto market with the creation of the first-ever Crypto Asset Markets Act. At its meeting today, the government approved the draft law, which aims to create a clear and stable legal framework for […]

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Several targeted investments are planned for 2025 to support Bulgaria’s transition in the coal regions

Over than BGN 2 billion will be secured by the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works through the Just Transition Fund for investments in the coal regions of Pernik (Western Bulgaria), Kyustendil (Southwestern Bulgaria), and Stara Zagora (Southern Bulgaria) in 2025, the Ministry of Regional Development said. Priority 4 Initiatives for Just Transition In 2025, eight initiatives […]

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Bulgaria ranks among top countries in providing favourable environment for starting businesses – World Bank report

Bulgaria ranks among top countries in providing favourable environment for starting businesses – World Bank report The World Bank released its Business Ready annual ranking, based on its updated survey of business conditions in 50 countries around the world. Business Ready 2024 is structured around three key pillars that reflect the opportunities for doing business […]

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43 investment intent projects for nearly BGN 2 billion are in the process of certification

InvestBulgaria Agency reports that currently there are 43 investment intent projects for nearly BGN 2 billion in the process of certification which are expected to create nearly 3,300 new jobs. In the last week, four new projects for over BGN 75 million and 416 new jobs were certified in Strelcha, Blagoevgrad, Plovdiv and Sofia region. […]

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These Bulgarian electric vehicles will be among the most affordable on the world market

The construction of the factory for electric cars in the Bulgarian town of Lovech, which was agreed a year ago by the then Minister of Economy Kiril Petkov with the investor, has practically already started. This was confirmed for the Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) by the executive director of the company “NEXT e GO” – Bulgaria, architect Lubomir Stanislavov. It is […]

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