Investment for 1.17 mln. Euro is realized by the company "Hovag" in the industrial zone of Tħargovishce. The project is in fulfillment of the commitments made by the agreement between the company and the Municipality of Targovishce, after receiving a certificate for investments with municipal significance class "V". The certificate was issued at the end of 2022 for the intentions to expand the premises for the production of cable products and components, as well as for the construction of a logistics hub, announced by the Municipality of Trgovishce. As part of the project, two existing buildings were reconstructed. A new production workshop and warehouses were built on the ground with a total area of ​​9 dka. Municipal property and leased from "Hovag" following the decision of the Municipal Council in 2024. As a result of the realized investments, 10 new jobs were also revealed. According to the agreement concluded with the Municipality, the company undertakes to keep all 110 of its workers for a period of at least 3 years after the new facilities are put into operation. The certificate for investments with municipal significance class "V" entitles investors to use shortened administrative terms and individual service. They also acquire the right to lease or to be granted a fee-limited perpetual right on municipal immovable property upon the location of their investment, without conducting an auction or competition, but following the decision of the Municipal Council. The procedure for issuing the certificate is regulated in a municipal ordinance, adopted in compliance with the Investment Promotion Act.

The Bulgarian Development Bank (BBR) and DSK Bank signed an agreement for the provision of guarantees under the InvestEU program. It provides a resource for new financing of the Bulgarian business of over 300 mln. euro, in support of its competitiveness, digital transformation, modernization and increased employment. The support provided by BBR is in two directions of InvestEU - "State member" and "ES". The financial product is aimed at micro-enterprises, small and medium-sized companies, as well as companies with a medium market capitalization with a staff of up to 499 people, who need funds to expand their activities, implement innovations or increase productivity. The Invest EU guarantee will allow the bank to issue new loans, because of high risk and to offer more favorable conditions to companies. InvestEU is the main investment instrument of the European Union for the period 2021-2027, which aims to mobilize more public and private resources in support of a sustainable economy, small business and innovative projects. The Bulgarian Development Bank is among the 17 implementing partners that received accreditation for the management of European funds and budget instruments. The State Bank was approved for this role in 2023.

The infrastructure of the capital airport "Vasil Levski" is being seriously improved with the official unveiling of the complete renovation of the covered multi-storey car park at Terminal 2. The project, which is a key element of the modernization of the airport, was completed in just one year by "GBS - Infrastrukturno stroitelstvo", part of "Glavbolgarstroy". The investment in the facility amounted to 16.6 mln. Euro. After the renovation, the parking lot now has 930 spaces, spread over 5 levels. About 30 of the places are for cars on the road with limited mobility. One of the levels is completely newly built, which significantly increases the capacity and comfort for passengers. The parking lot is connected by a warm connection to the Terminal 2 building for the convenience of passengers. The price list starts from 3 euros for a stay of up to 30 minutes and 6 euros for one hour. For travelers planning a longer stay, the overnight fee is 25 euros, while staying for a full week is fixed at 65 euros.

Bulgaria now has a prison, which destroys all representations of "behind bars". The most modern complex in the Balkans is located in the mining village of Samoranovo, built according to a completely new model - without a single lattice on the windows, with bright rooms and suitable conditions. Instead of the traditional metal grill, a special cloudy, impact-resistant glass is used, which guarantees safety without creating an oppressive atmosphere. Residents are still deprived of their freedom with a strict regime. They will not have the right to go outside the prison, and the security is at the highest technological level. The project was realized with the financial support of the Norwegian financial mechanism and is worth around 42 million BGN. There will be 400 people deprived of their liberty in the new prison. You will live in a room for two people, each with its own sanitary facility. The first inmates are expected to enter their new "home" in the fall, after the staff has undergone specialized training on the Norwegian model. The construction of the modern prison was carried out by the construction company Bildeks. This object is of the highest class - 3A and was built on an area of ​​200 dka, with several buildings, with a street between them, with electricity, plumbing, and communication systems. There are no metal bars, but there are well-built security systems, which organically fit into the overall environment. Access control is at the highest level. The complex includes several buildings with different purposes - from residential buildings to production workshops and transitional departments.

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"Elana Agrokredit" AD will issue the third issue of corporate bonds, with the decision of the board of directors of the company. The total nominal and emission value of the issue is expected to be up to 8 mln. Euro. The minimum size of the bond loan, at which it is considered to have been concluded, is 5 mln. Euro. The company plans to broadcast up to 8 thousand. number of bonds with nominal value and issue value of 1000 euros. The collected funds will be used for concluding agreements for financial leasing for the purchase of agricultural land and for agreements for loans for working capital. The interest rate is determined at the 6-month EURIBOR + 3.75% on an annual basis, but not less than 3.75%, if the 6-month EURIBOR is negative. The term of the bonds until maturity is 91 months. The principal is expected to be paid in 8 equal installments on the 7th, 19th, 31st, 43rd, 55th, 67th, 79th and 91st months, or on 15.10.2026; 15.10.2027; 15.10.2028; 15.10.2029, 15.10.2030, 15.10.2031, 15.10.2032 and 15.10.2033 The interest will be paid in 6 months, with the exception of the first coupon payment, we owe after the expiry of 7 months from the date of conclusion of the issue. "United Bulgarian Bank" AD is the servicing bank for the issue, in which the collection account will be opened. The initial date for subscribing to the bonds is March 9, 2026, and the final date is March 13. The bonds will be registered for trading on the BFB within 6 months of the conclusion of the loan.

The European Commission to initiate an investigation into the need for protective measures when importing sensitive agricultural products, including poultry, beef, eggs, citrus fruits and sugar, increased by 5% on average in three years and if at the same time import prices are 5% lower than the corresponding price on the domestic market. This was stated in the additional precautionary measures approved by the European Parliament following the liberalization of trade with Mercosur countries. An investigation may be requested by a foreign member or by a natural or legal person representing the branch or by an association acting on its behalf in case of danger of serious harm. At least every six months, the Commission will have to present to the parliament a report on the assessment of the effectiveness of the import of sensitive products. At the previous session, the MEPs decided to give the agreement to the EC Court. At the same time, the president of the Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said that it can be applied temporarily, after it has been ratified by one Mercosur country.

During the past year, the American President Donald Trump initiated a large-scale transformation of the American trade policy, by raising tariffs on imports to levels unprecedented for the last century. These actions provoked a direct conflict between the protectionist course of the administration and business interests, on which the weight of the new bribes fell. At the same time, leading economists subjected to sharp criticism of the strategy of the White House and warned of negative consequences for global supply chains. The US realizes annual imports of goods worth trillions of dollars, and the imposed duties in practice function as an indirect tax on these volumes, notes The New York Times. Over the past year, the Trump administration has raised average customs duties to approximately 17% - the highest level since 1932. alone, when the extreme protectionist measures of the "Smoot-Hawley" law came into force. The main goal of this policy is to revive the American industrial base and to bring back to the USA the jobs that were exported. Higher bribes caused serious shocks in the corporate sector. Companies were forced to revise their logistics strategies - from expediting or canceling orders to forced search for alternative suppliers outside the USA. Although the tax generated significant fiscal revenues, the main part of this burden was absorbed by American business. And while the statistics reported a reduction in the trade deficit and an increase in the prices of domestic production, these measures have not yet proven to be the panacea for the industrial sector that President Trump promised. One of the most noticeable effects of Trump's trade policy is the exponential growth of budget revenues from customs duties. Prez izminalata 2025 The USA collected approximately 287 billion. dollars from bribes, taxes and fees - a volume that almost triples the level of 2024. This amount represents a significant new capital resource for the government, even if the main burden of payment is directly from the American importer. Even if this sum looks modest in the background of the annual receipts of over 2 trillion. dollars from the appropriate taxation, it provides the administration with a new instrument for capital maneuvering. This resource allows more flexible financing of budget priorities - from the modernization of the armed forces to the stabilization of social funds and servicing the growing costs of interest on the national debt. However, there is one detail: these funds are brought into the budget from the so-called registered importers, the largest part of which are American legal entities. In practice, this means that the fiscal burden is lifted directly from the local business, and not from foreign exporters, as is often interpreted in the political debate. Donald Trump continues to focus on reducing the trade deficit as a central pillar of his economic program. In recent months, the trade balance has demonstrated serious volatility: in October 2025 the deficit sharply increased to 29.4 billion. dollar - its lowest level since June 2009. Despite this temporary success, the data for November showed a sharp expansion of the negative balance to 56.8 billion. dollars, which underlines the challenges of long-term balancing of imports and exports. The president and his supporters view the trade deficit as an indicator of economic vulnerability - a position not shared by all economists. Although the deficit reported a serious contraction at the end of the year, the overall picture is more complex. At the beginning of Trump's mandate, a sharp jump in imports was registered, caused by the strategy of companies to accumulate stocks before the entry into force of the new tariffs. As a result, for the period from January to November, the trade deficit remains at 4.1% above the level of the previous year, leaving open the question of whether the protectionist measures will achieve a sustainable balance in 2026. One of the key strategic goals of Trump, which still remains unrealized, is the stimulation of employment in the manufacturing sector. Despite the introduced bribes, the number of jobs in the industry continued to shrink last year. Adherents of Trump emphasize that the construction of new industrial capacity requires technological time before the negative trends reverse. He emphasized the recent growth in industrial production and both capital expenditures as a clear signal that the tax would lead to an industrial renaissance in the country. Despite optimism, economic data give grounds for skepticism. The main part of the growth in industrial production is concentrated in the aerospace sector and electronics, which remain relatively insulated from the effects of tariffs. The automotive industry and component manufacturers, burdened with high customs duties, have reported a decline in production over the past few years. Many companies point out that tariffs directly undermine their competitiveness, as they increase their costs for metals and equipment, which are critical for industrial activity. Although investments in new industrial capacity remain significantly higher compared to the period before the pandemic, they are lower compared to the levels reached at the end of the Biden administration, when the construction of semiconductor and battery factories was supported by state subsidies. Factors other than taxes are also helping the industry -- for example, a boom in the construction of artificial intelligence data centers and new tax policies that allow companies to deduct the cost of new equipment. The expected new bribes led to an increase in the price of imported goods last year. Statistics show that after a period of deflationary pressure at the beginning of the year, prices started to rise immediately after the announcement of global tariffs in April. This move in practice is a clear trend of falling inflation and generates new price pressure on the supply chain. Despite the inflationary pressure, the effect of the tax on final prices turned out to be more moderate than the initial forecasts. This is due to a large degree of caution on the part of the companies, which began to reduce their profit margins, instead of shifting the entire burden onto consumers. Their main motive was the risk of losing market share and a drop in client loyalty in the event of a sharp price increase. The slowdown in price growth in the service sector also helped in part for the better performance of inflation. Without the tax, however, inflation will be lower, economists believe - according to some calculations, the consumer price index in August would have grown by 2.2% in the absence of the tax instead of 2.9%, as reported by the statistics.

Count on China-Europe trains passing through the Horgos border crossing for 2026. already exceeded 1,000. On February 9, the train set, which fulfilled this record, left for Koljadzic, Belarus, loaded with universal goods, auto parts and photovoltaic modules, reports KMG. This year, the average daily number of China-Europe trains via Horgos is more than 27. The average reloading of the incoming and returning train should be carried out every 2 hours. The structure of goods exported through the port is also continuously optimized. The annual volume of trade from Eastern and Southern China has increased significantly, and the number of products with high added value and high-tech goods such as new energy vehicles, photovoltaic modules and precision instruments continues to grow actively.