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On an unprecedented fast track: The state partially nationalizes Lukoil

In an unprecedentedly swift move, the law giving the state real control over the activities and ownership of Lukoil-related companies in Bulgaria was finally adopted

“Status quo budget”: The business accuse the government of lying

Even after Thursday's meeting between employer organizations and GERB leader Boyko Borisov, tensions between the government and business remain high

After another 300 million loan, the national debt will exceed 17 billion BGN

The Ministry of Finance (MF) is preparing to take out another BGN 300 million loan. The auction, scheduled for November 17 (Monday), will be the 13th on the domestic market

After an 84-year hiatus, Sofia and Skopje will build the Deve Bair railway tunnel

After 84 years of neglect, the Sofia-Skopje railway connection is about to be revived. A key step towards resuming its construction was taken with the signing

A Website That Sells: The Mistakes to Avoid to Turn Traffic Into Deals

What are the key characteristics of a corporate website that doesn’t just inform but engages – and sells?

NRA gives green light for selection of site for Unit VIII at Kozloduy

The Nuclear Regulatory Agency (NRA) has authorized Kozloduy NPP – New Builds Plc to begin activities related to the selection of a site for the future Unit 8 at the power plant

iN Sofia 2025: A competitive industry is built on speed, adaptability, and people

At a time when Europe is rethinking its industrial policy, Bulgaria must also find its balance between vision and action. Success depends not only on funding

Romanian Security Summit – the first event dedicated to eastern Europe’s security industry – officially opens

Interview | Bulgaria exceeds expectations on some of the EU's decarbonisation targets

The Green Deal has been developed since 2020. So it is a strategy that is broader than industry and climate action - it goes into environment, biodiversity

Budget 2026: Tax hike for gambling operators

After banks helped the Ministry of Finance (MF) fill the budget gap this year, the ministry has chosen another sector to help patch up the deficit in 2026

The Ministry of Finance presented the 2026 Budget – with a 3% deficit and 45% redistribution

The Ministry of Finance has published the draft budget for 2026, which shows that a 3% budget deficit is again being targeted

Bulgaria has not yet sent its draft budget to Brussels

At this stage, we have not seen a more detailed draft, but our understanding is that the Bulgarian authorities are aiming for a budget deficit below or within 3% next year

The increase in the dividend tax is yet another incentive for the gray economy

The announced increase in the dividend tax from 5% to 10% in 2026 will not only fail to reduce the share of the shadow economy in Bulgaria

Let's get out of the "Valley of Death": The EC is pooling money for science and industry and simplifying procedures

The European Union is preparing a major change in the way it finances industry and scientific research. The new European Competitiveness Fund (ECF)

Businesses in Bulgaria will have a grace period after the launch of CBAM

Companies affected by the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will have a nine-month grace period after January 1, 2026