Inflation in Bulgaria will reach 12.8% in 2022, the European Commission’s autumn economic forecast shows. Inflation is forecasted to be 0.3% higher as compared to the Commission’s summer forecast. In 2021, Bulgaria’s inflation was 2.8%.
The country’s GDP growth is set to decelerate from 3.1% in 2022 to 1.1% in 2023 due to lower domestic and foreign demand. Investments will decrease with 8% in 2022. The unemployment rate at the end of the year is expected to stand at 5.2%.
Sofia is the best city in Europe to retire to, according to a survey by the business solutions company Moneypenny, Forbes writes. The survey takes into account factors such as average cost of living, retirement savings needed, and a variety of..
The Bulgarian National Bank has lowered the base interest rate for the second consecutive month. As of August 1, it stands at 3.53%, down from 3.63% in July. Since the end of 2023, the base interest rate has been gradually falling. From February..
Moody's expects Bulgaria to join the Eurozone no later than the beginning of 2026. According to the rating agency, the growth of the Bulgarian economy in 2024 will be 2.9%. The ongoing domestic political crisis and the likelihood of new early elections..
In September, the overall Business Climate Indicator for the country decreased by 1 point compared to August. The decline reflects a less favourable..
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