A month after the final introduction of the euro, attention is no longer focused on the technical transition, but on the economic effects that are beginning to manifest themselves in depth. After the banking system and business successfully passed the first stage of adaptation, the structural benefits for the liquidity, investments and competitiveness of the Bulgarian economy come to the fore. Visible advantages: End…
The transition to the euro as the sole legal tender from 1 February 2026 marks the end of a dynamic one-month period of dual circulation. Although institutions and the financial sector report the process as smooth and successful, the historic change has, quite predictably, brought its own specific logistical, administrative and psychological challenges. Here are the main difficulties on the way to the new…
On 27 January 2026, the European Union and India announced the conclusion of negotiations on a comprehensive free trade agreement, which is expected to reduce tariff and non-tariff barriers between two markets with a combined total of nearly 2 billion consumers. The focus is on easier market access, predictability for companies and accelerating bilateral trade and investment. What…
Following the introduction of the euro as the official currency in Bulgaria on January 1, 2026, the topic of the effects on the economy and the daily lives of citizens and businesses continues to be the focus of regional media. The Romanian national television channel Pro TV Romania is yet another media outlet to publish an extensive article examining the reactions in Bulgaria – from concerns about the increase…
In connection with the introduction of the euro as the official currency in the Republic of Bulgaria from January 1, 2026, specific legal and administrative obligations arise for commercial companies related to the official automatic conversion of capital and the updating of corporate documents in accordance with the new currency. Automatic conversion From the beginning of 2026, the Registry Agency began…
Bulgarian businesses continue to invest and plan to expand their operations, although the shortage of qualified labor remains the main challenge to investment. This is shown by the results of the EIB Investment Survey (EIBIS) 2025 – Bulgaria, published by the European Investment Bank. The EIB Investment Survey is an annual survey of the European Investment Bank, covering around 13,000…
At the end of 2025, a Euronews Romania team visited Ruse to monitor public attitudes and business expectations just before Bulgaria’s accession to the eurozone. In the analytical material, the executive director of the Ruse Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), Milen Dobrev, focuses on the key benefit for companies: higher predictability and security for investments, which could increase interest…
From December 15, 2025, a Digital Club officially opens in Ruse – a new space for training, support and practical work with digital technologies, aimed at all citizens. The club was created under a project of the Ruse Chamber of Commerce and Industry with the financial support of the European Union – NextGenerationEU, through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan. The Digital Club is…
The Ruse Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) is pleased to announce the launch of another initiative of the organization for the benefit of citizens: the construction of a new fully equipped digital club. In it, all residents of the city of Ruse, including vulnerable groups, students, unemployed, senior citizens, etc. will receive free and completely free access to computer equipment and digital resources for the purposes…
The Eurochambres Economic Survey 2026 (EES2026) paints a picture of cautious but real optimism among European businesses after several years of crises and uncertainty. The survey involved 41,090 companies from 28 countries, mainly small and medium-sized enterprises, and for Bulgaria – 816 companies. In our country, the survey is coordinated by the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Ruse Chamber of Commerce and Industry…
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