According to recent data from the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions of Bulgaria (CITUB), the financial strain on Bulgarian households continues to intensify. CITUB President Plamen Dimitrov unveiled striking statistics during a press conference, sourced from the Institute for Social and Trade Union Research and Training’s (ISSIO) Monitoring of Consumer Prices and Living Wage report…
Minister of Finance, Lyudmila Petkova, revealed the nation’s fiscal reserve, standing at BGN 10.9 billion as of April 18, amidst financial fluctuations and strategic fiscal decisions. Petkova, addressing reporters, elucidated the trajectory of the fiscal reserve, providing insights into its recent fluctuations and underlying dynamics. Notably, she highlighted the concerted efforts to bolster the reserve,…
Bulgaria’s anticipated entry into the Eurozone is shadowed by uncertainty, as officials caution that the prospect may be delayed amidst persisting inflation challenges. Dimitar Radev, Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB), and former Minister of Economy Bogdan Bogdanov, shed light on the pressing issues hindering Bulgaria’s path to Eurozone accession in interviews with media…
The path to Eurozone accession for Bulgaria may see a significant milestone in 2025, albeit not at the outset of the year, according to Dimitar Radev, the governor of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB). Speaking from Washington during the annual Spring meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, Radev outlined a timeline…
Amidst discussions about Bulgaria’s journey towards joining the Eurozone, Deputy Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB), Petar Chobanov, highlighted the robustness of Bulgaria’s banking system, stating it aligned closely with Eurozone standards. Chobanov’s remarks came during a conference organized by the Association of Banks in Bulgaria (ABB), where he emphasized the banking sector’s compliance…
In its latest macroeconomic forecast released on April 16, the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) anticipates a 2.2% increase in Bulgaria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the year 2024, compared to 1.8% in 2023. The projected economic expansion is expected to be primarily driven by the positive influence of domestic demand, with net exports forecasted to…
Renowned actor and co-founder of Nobu Hospitality, Robert De Niro, is set to make waves in Bulgaria’s hospitality scene with the opening of two luxury hotels under the Nobu brand. The US-based brand, known for its upscale hotels, restaurants and residences, is making its mark in Bulgaria with properties in Sofia and Varna. The first…