At the end of October, Bulgaria's gross external debt amounted to EUR 37.326 billion, or 65.8% of the country's GDP. The debt increased by EUR 2.148 billion or 6.1% as compared to the end of 2019, the Bulgarian National Bank announced. Intercompany lending rose by EUR 1.12 billion as compared to the end of 2019 to EUR 14.968 billion.
The debt of “General Government” sector amounted to EUR 7.47 billion. It increased by EUR 2.043 billion or 37.6% as compared to the end of 2019 which is due to the new government bonds issued on the international markets.
Banks’ External debt decreased by EUR 999.1 million compared to the end of 2019 and amounted to EUR 3.902 billion.
Bulgaria's Ministry of Finance placed 7-year government securities on the domestic market for 300 million leva. (144 million euros) and an interest rate of 3.25%. The submitted purchase orders amounted to 446 million leva with a coverage ratio of 1.49...
In August 2025, Bulgaria’s annual inflation rate stood at 5.3%, same as in July, according to data from the National Statistical Institute. Monthly inflation in August dropped to 0.1%, compared to 1.7% in July. Inflation measured from..
A Bulgarian company is expanding its production of laser cutting machines in the Sofia-Bozhurishte Industrial Park, the Ministry of Economy announced. The investment is worth 2 million leva (over 1 million euros). The company will build a new..
Bulgarians are consuming less bread, cheese and vegetables, but more fruit, according to the latest data from the National Statistical Institute on..
Under the name BGBizHub, Bulgarian entrepreneurs in Berlin have joined forces to promote and develop their businesses in Germany. "Like..
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