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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…

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…

Ruse District continues to establish itself as one of the drivers of economic development in Northern Bulgaria. This is shown by the latest report of the Institute for Market Economics – „Regional Profiles: Development Indicators – 2025“. The data analysis outlines a number of positive trends and characteristics that place Ruse among the districts with good and sustainable development, exceeding the average for…

The Ruse Chamber of Commerce and Industry presents the latest edition of the Investment Profile of the Ruse Municipality – a strategic document that outlines the current economic dynamics, competitive advantages and future development opportunities of the region. The profile builds on previous editions through updated data, expanded analyses and highlights on key infrastructure and investment initiatives that support the positive transformation of the local economic environment. In…

The Bulgarian labor market is showing resilience despite economic and geopolitical challenges. This is clear from the ninth national survey of the Bulgarian Employment Confederation (BEC), presented this week. According to the data, nearly every third employer in our country – 28% – plans to hire new employees in the next six months (October 2025 – March 2026), while…