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Bulgaria's New Debt in 2026 Exceeds EUR 1 Billion After Latest Treasury Auction
11+ hour, 31+ min ago (274+ words) New debt incurred by Bulgaria in 2026 surpassed EUR 1 billion, following a successful auction on Monday for an issue of government securities worth EUR 150 million. During the auction, the Finance Ministry offered 10-year treasury bonds with a fixed annual interest rate…...
Bulgarian National Bank Governor: Euro Adoption Impact on Inflation Is Limited, but Price Risks in Euro Area Are Rising
12+ hour, 15+ min ago (425+ words) Bulgaria suffered only a small inflation bump when it adopted the euro on January 1 and public support "for the common currency is now rising quickly, Bulgarian National Bank Governor Dimitar Radev said in an interview for Reuters on Tuesday. In…...
Wholesale Prices of Most Staple Foods, Fruit, Vegetables Show Weekly Rise
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (381+ words) The wholesale food price index in Bulgaria rose by 1.5% during the week starting on March 30, reflecting an increase in the prices of most staple foods, fruits and vegetables, the State Commission on Commodity Exchanges and Wholesale Markets reported on Sunday....
Finance Ministry Revises Inflation, GDP Projections for 2026 Due to Middle East Conflict
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (405+ words) The average annual inflation in Bulgaria is expected to reach 4.3% this year, while the annual increase in consumer prices is projected to amount to 5.2% by the end of 2026, according to the spring macroeconomic forecast of the Finance Ministry, published on…...
BNB Governor Radev: If We Remain Disciplined, Bulgaria Will Be Well Positioned to Absorb Current Shock, to Emerge Stronger
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (576+ words) BNB Governor Radev: If We Remain Disciplined, Bulgaria Will Be Well Positioned to Absorb Current Shock, to Emerge Stronger'bta.bg site.btaBNB Governor Radev: If We Remain Disciplined, Bulgaria Will Be Well Positioned to Absorb Current Shock, to Emerge Stronger…...
Bulgaria Lags Behind in Introducing Deposit Return System, Says Brewers' Union Head
3+ week, 4+ hour ago (461+ words) Bulgaria Lags Behind in Introducing Deposit Return System, Says Brewers' Union Head" site.btaBulgaria Lags Behind in Introducing Deposit Return System, Says Brewers' Union Head Ivana Radomirova, Executive Director of the Union of Brewers in Bulgaria, told a news conference…...
Council for Economic Analyses Highlights Medium-Term Risks in Growth Structure, Investment, Demographics
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (292+ words) The Bulgarian Council for Economic Analyses (BCEA) says in its Annual Report 2025 that while the short-term dynamics are positive, there are significant medium-term risks related to the structure of growth, investment and demographic constraints. The BCEA presented the report to…...
Annual Inflation Rises to 2.5% in Eurozone, 2.6% in Bulgaria in March
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (111+ words) Annual Inflation Rises to 2.5% in Eurozone, 2.6% in Bulgaria in March" site.btaAnnual Inflation Rises to 2.5% in Eurozone, 2.6% in Bulgaria in March Annual inflation in the euro area is expected to reach 2.5% in March, up from 1.9% in February, according to flash…...
National Bank Governor: Bulgaria Remains Firmly Anchored in European Institutional and Political Framework
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (372+ words) National Bank Governor: Bulgaria Remains Firmly Anchored in European Institutional and Political Framework" site.btaNational Bank Governor: Bulgaria Remains Firmly Anchored in European Institutional and Political Framework Meeting with heads of diplomatic missions in Bulgaria, Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Governor…...
Bulgaria’s Gross External Debt Up Nearly 36% Y/Y to EUR 67.19 Bln at End-January
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (319+ words) At the end of January, the gross external debt amounted to EUR 67.1915 billion (54.5% of projected GDP), up by EUR 17.7018 billion (35.8%) compared with the end of January 2025 (EUR 49.4897 billion, 42.7% of GDP), the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) said on Tuesday. As of…...