Deputy Minister of Energy Iva Petrova forecasts that high energy prices would dominate the market at least until 2023. During the Sofia Economic Forum, she said that the government's efforts after the suspension of gas deliveries from Russia were aimed at providing and guaranteeing alternative sources. At the same time, support continues to be provided for the completion of important infrastructure projects, including the Bulgaria-Greece gas link, the liquefied gas terminal in Alexandroupolis, and the Chiren gas storage expansion project, the deputy minister added.
Bulgaria will receive EUR 7.4 million in aid from the European Commission to support farmers affected by adverse production conditions in recent months, European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Christophe Hansen told BTA and clarified that the..
In its "Economic Freedom of the World, 2025" ranking , the Canadian Fraser Institute gives Bulgaria a score of 7.13 out of a maximum of 10 points. This places the country 56th out of 165. It ranks between Greece and Thailand. In 2024, Bulgaria was 52nd..
As of October 1, the base interest rate in Bulgaria is 1.81%. The rate has been declining for the 12th consecutive month, this time by 0.01% compared to September 2025. The base interest rate in Bulgaria, which is used to calculate the annual..
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