In May 2022, the total business climate indicator decreased by 0.7 percentage points in comparison with April as a result of the more unfavourable business climate, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) said.
The industry indicator was down by 0.8 percentage points, due to the uncertain economic environment and labour shortages.
In Bulgaria’s construction sector, the indicator dropped by 3.6 percentage points, due to fewer contracts, rising prices of construction materials and shortage of workpower.
In the retail sector, the indicator was down by 2.2 percentage points, due to rising prices and lower demand.
The average price of apartments sold in Sofia in the third quarter of 2025 reached €2,310 per square metre , marking an annual increase of 25.5%, according to data from Bulgarian Properties. While new developments remain popular, limited supply and..
Natural gas prices in Bulgaria are set to fall by just over 4% in December , significantly higher than the previously forecast 1% drop, according to calculations by state-owned supplier Bulgargaz, reported BNR correspondent Yuliyana Kornazheva. This..
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded the 2025 Article IV Consultation with Bulgaria. According to the IMF’s procedure for assessments and recommendations, domestic demand is driving a robust expansion of the..
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