Sofia's budget for 2026 will be €1.81 billion (BGN 3.4 billion), which is 23% more than this year. The expected funds from the state for delegated activities are €727 million
The Ministry of Finance (MF) has managed to find the missing €1.5 billion for Bulgaria's new state budget for 2026, which it plans to submit for consideration
The National Assembly (NA) adopted Bulgaria's state budget for 2026 at first reading. The debate among MPs was dominated by criticism and disputes over the proposed parameters
Higher growth in Bulgaria's gross domestic product (GDP), a slowdown in inflation, but also a budget deficit that will exceed the eurozone's 3% limit
Annual inflation in Bulgaria slowed down in October, according to data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI). The rate of increase in average retail prices
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 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 has published the draft budget for 2026, which shows that a 3% budget deficit is again being targeted
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 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
