Lower FX friction, simpler pricing, and stronger investor confidence — how to prepare now Introduction Bulgaria is advancing toward eurozone membership, a development that materially improves the business case for Dutch and Belgian companies operating in or through Bulgaria. For SMEs
Discovering Plovdiv: A Gem of Bulgaria 1. Historical Significance Ancient Roots Plovdiv is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Europe, with a rich history that spans over 6,000 years. This ancient city has been a crossroads of civilizations, serving
Bulgaria is rapidly emerging as a key player in the European technology landscape, positioning itself as a vibrant hub for research and development (R&D). With a strong emphasis on knowledge-intensive activities, the country is attracting innovative companies and startups, making it
Plovdiv, Bulgaria’s second-largest city, is quietly becoming one of the most attractive business destinations in Southeast Europe—and forward-thinking entrepreneurs from Belgium and the Netherlands are taking notice. At the heart of this transformation is the Trakia Economic Zone (TEZ), one of
For Dutch and Belgian entrepreneurs eyeing cost-effective yet strategic office locations in Europe, Plovdiv is quickly becoming a name to know. Recent research from Colliers International confirms the city’s upward trajectory as a regional business hub with significant advantages for foreign
Plovdiv, Bulgaria’s second-largest city, continues to strengthen its position as a key industrial and innovation hub in Southeast Europe. The latest testament to this is Schneider Electric’s announcement of a €53.5 million investment in expanding its smart factory in the Trakia
The smart home device company will move the production of its own chips to Bulgaria A Bulgarian smart device company with a market capitalization of $1 billion, attracting increasing attention on Europe's largest stock exchange and continuing to innovate. This is
The company has been manufacturing medical equipment in Bulgaria for over 30 years The new production facility of Czech company BTL Industries, a leading global manufacturer of high-tech medical equipment, was opened in Plovdiv. The investment amounts to nearly BGN
The next step on our country's path to the euro is for EU finance ministers to discuss our readiness to adopt the single currency The Eurogroup approves Bulgaria's accession to the eurozone on January 1, 2026. Today's recommendation by the eurozone
At the Three Seas Business Forum, Connecting for Growth 2025, which took place in Warsaw on 28 and 29 April, Bulgarian Development Bank (BDB) Executive Director and member of the Supervisory Board of the Three Seas Investment Fund, Tsanko Arabadzhiev, said
