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Bulgaria’s revenue agency reports significant increase in fuel sales in March 2026

April 15, 2026April 15, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff energy, euro zone, Iran

Bulgaria’s National Revenue Agency reported on April 15 a significant increase in fuel sales in March 2026, with sales of

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Europe 

European economy commissioner on ME crisis: It is clear that we are at risk of a stagflationary shock

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff energy, euro zone

The full impact on the European economy from the Middle East crisis will depend on the duration, scope and intensity

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Europe 

Eurogroup chief on energy prices crisis: Measures should be targeted, with priority for vulnerable households and businesses

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff energy, euro zone

Measures taken during this period should be targeted, fair, and effective, with priority given to the most vulnerable households and

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Business 

Bulgaria’s central bank outlines scenarios of effects on inflation from the war in the Middle East

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff energy, euro zone

Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) has prepared a baseline and two adverse scenarios, assessing the possible impact on inflation in Bulgaria

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Business 

Eurogroup: We must be prepared for a more prolonged period of instability

March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff euro zone, Iran

The European economy has the capacity and the resilience to absorb temporary shocks, Eurogroup president Kyriakos Pierrakakis said after a

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Business 

Bulgaria’s retail trade volume in January 2026 up 3.9% y/y

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff euro zone

The total retail trade volume in Bulgaria in January 2026 – the month that the country adopted the euro as

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Business 

Bulgaria’s central bank: 87% of leva cash out of circulation

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff euro zone

As of February 27, a total of 87 per cent of leva banknotes and coins that were in circulation at

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Business 

Bulgaria’s central bank: Loans to households in January 2026 up 20.7% y/y

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff euro zone

Loans to households and NPISHs (non-profit institutions serving households) in Bulgaria added up to 28.948 billion euro at the end

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Business 

EBRD forecasts Bulgaria’s economic growth at 2.7% in 2026

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff EBRD, euro zone

Bulgaria’s economic rowth is projected at 2.7 per cent in 2026 and 2.6 per cent in 2027, supported by the

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