Economic growth in Bulgaria is expected to slow down in 2023, according to the autumn economic forecast of the European Commission.
After the good performance in 2022, exports will shrink this year due to reduced external demand. The imports for 2023 will also shrink sharply after their significant increase a year ago. The forecast foresees a temporary stagnation of domestic consumption at the end of this year and the beginning of 2024, after which moderate growth is expected.
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..
The government approved the draft Law on the 2026 State Budget, as well as the Updated Medium-Term Budget Forecast for the 2026–2028 period. In..
In its “Questions and Answers” section on the introduction of the euro, the Bulgarian National Bank has published a clarification on how the single..
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