Bulgarian economy grew by 0.7% in Q1 2026 – flash estimate
Bulgaria’s economy grew by 0.7 per cent in the first quarter of the year, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) said
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Bulgaria’s exports in January – March 2026 up 3.7%, imports up 9.2% y/y
In January – March 2026, the total value of all the goods exported from Bulgaria amounted to 10 969.3 million
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NSI poll finds downturn in consumer confidence in Bulgaria
The total consumer confidence indicator dropped by 2.7 percentage points in April compared with January, with decreased confidence both among
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Eurostat: Bulgaria had EU’s highest annual increase in retail trade volume in March 2026
Among EU member states for which data are available, the highest annual increase in the total retail trade volume was
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Bulgaria’s central bank: Loans for house purchases at end of March 2026 up 27.5% y/y
At the end of March 2026, loans for house purchases added up to 17.616 billion euro, an increase of 27.5
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Bulgaria utilities regulator raises gas prices by 5.0% for May
Bulgaria’s utilities regulator has approved a 5.0 per cent increase in the regulated gas price in the country for the
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European Commission report praises smooth and efficient introduction of the euro in Bulgaria
A report adopted on April 30 by the European Commission (EC) concludes that Bulgaria’s introduction of the euro was smooth and efficient,
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Eurostat: Unemployment in Bulgaria in March 2026 was 3.2%
The unemployment rate in Bulgaria in March 2026 was 3.2 per cent, unchanged from February 2026 and down from 3.4
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NSI poll: Business sentiment in Bulgaria gloomier in April 2026
A regular monthly poll by the National Statistical Institute (NSI), the results of which were released on April 30, has
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