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The EC has provided an additional BGN 520 million in support for the railway sector in Bulgaria
The Bulgarian railway sector has received a significant boost after the European Commission approved changes to the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP)

The railway tunnel at Vakarel will become even more expensive
Despite serious geological problems, the National Railway Infrastructure Company (NRIC) will do everything possible not to delay the project

“Poor planning”: The revenue problem was already evident when the budget was being drafted
The problem with the 2025 state budget and the significant revenue shortfall in the middle of the year is not so much the delay as the poor planning

Bulgaria has exported 2500% more electricity since the beginning of the year
Bulgaria recorded a more than 2,500% increase in electricity exports in the first six months of 2025 compared to the same period last year

Without secured financing, Karadzhov placed an order for 10 biodiesel trains
The Ministry of Transport has issued a public tender for 10 new biodiesel trains. The planned tender was announced by the minister responsible, Grozdan Karadzhov, in mid-June

The first state-owned food store will open its doors in September
The first store in the state-owned chain “Stores for the People” will open in September. This was announced by the Minister of Agriculture and Food, Georgi Takhov

BNB: The benefits of introducing the euro in Bulgaria will be long-lasting
The benefits of joining the eurozone are significant and long-term, said Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Governor Dimitar Radev, quoted by his institution

Sofia's budget has been approved, with an update expected in the fall
The Sofia City Council (SCC) has finally approved Sofia's budget for 2025, ending weeks of drama marked by Mayor Terziev's veto and heated debates

The current pension model carries the risk of tax increases in Bulgaria
Pensions are too dependent on taxes and fiscal policy, which can lead to debt and excessive budget deficits

“This is just the beginning”: Japanese business returns to Bulgaria
Our country is well known as an investment hub among Japanese companies