The Bulgarian Development Bank will help companies over unexpected increases in electricity prices, Minister of Innovation and Growth Daniel Lorer said. For this purpose, loans of up to 100,000 euros will be granted to small and medium-sized enterprises for a period of 4 months. The amount of financing will be determined according to the net value (after deducting the compensation from the state) of the invoices for consumed electricity for January-December 2022, as the bank can cover up to 75% of the value of the invoice. The Minister expressed hope that electricity bills for businesses would fall in the spring.
The Association of Bulgarian Tour Operators and Travel Agents (ABTTA) expects tourism growth in Bulgaria to slow down due to the unfavourable economic situation in many of its source markets. It is not yet clear what effect Bulgaria's accession to the..
The expected adoption of the single European currency from January 1, 2026 is one of the many topics dividing society. In addition to being a cause for political quarrels, the euro is also a cause for concern among some Bulgarian..
At the end of 2024, Bulgarians' wealth hit a record high of 1 trillion leva (€511.29 billion), which is five times higher than the gross domestic product. According to a study by the Expert Club on Economics and Politics, reported by BNR's Natalia..
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