The increase of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the second quarter of 2008 is 7.1% more compared to the same period in the previous year. This is preliminary data form the National statistics institute (NSI), distributed among journalists.GDP in the second quarter of 2008 amounts to 15.944 billion levs. The per capita GDP is 2081.56 levs. Calculated in Euro, the value of GDP amounts to 8. още »

On a yearly basis housing in Bulgaria increases by 32%. Because of this the investment in a Bulgarian home is more profitable than an investment in financial assets. This is the result of a report by Industry Watch named "The housing market in Bulgaria for the third quarter of 2008". The price gap between housing in Bulgaria and most of the European countries is decreasing. още »

Bulgaria takes the 18th place on speed and quality of Internet services among 42 countries all over the world. The study is centered on countries in Europe, North America, the Organization for economic cooperation and development, Brazil, Russia and China. It has been carried out by a team of researchers and students of Said Business School in the Oxford University and the Oviedo University and has been sponsored by Cisco. още »

Inflation in Bulgaria for the period January-August 2008 compared to the same period last year is 13,8%. This is information from the National statistics institute (NSI). The average relative increase of consumer prices from the beginning of the year is 6,3% while for August 2008 compared to August 2007 it is 11,2%.In August compared to July the prices of food products and beverages have decreased by 0,4% according to the statistics. още »

Bulgaria is not indicated as an attractive place for investment in commercial areas among the countries in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). This is according to an index of the company for market research PMR that places Bulgaria on the last 8th position. According to the research the reason for the weak interest is due to the weak market concentration and the small amount of famous international chain stores, as well as the demographic situation, namely that 70% of the population is city inhabitants, half of which live in cities with more than 100 thousand people. още »

Bulgaria is far from its goal to be a major exporter of electric energy on the Balkans. The energy sector in Bulgaria is developing but the country is still far from its goal to be a regional connecting link between the EU and the Black sea coast, today's issue of "Financial times" writes. A priority for Bulgaria is to regain its role of a leading exporter of electricity for its Balkan neighbors. още »

139 days or 4 months are needed for the receiving of all permits for the construction of a warehouse in Bulgaria. This has been determined by experts from the World Bank, who are preparing a yearly report analyzing the business climate in 181 countries.The long time for receiving different permits and the serious bureaucracy on the municipal level are among the major obstructions for business in Bulgaria, BNR (Bulgarian National Radio) announced. още »

The contract for the construction of the two energy blocks of AEC "Belene" has been concluded on the minimum possible price, this has been announced by a source from the atomic plant field for "Nezavisimaya gazeta", cited by Darik. According to it the Russian atomic plant companies cannot fully defend their financial interests, as at the moment the only real contract of "Atomstroyexport" abroad is namely the one in Bulgaria for the construction of the second atomic plant. още »

Greece is among the four most significant foreign investors in Bulgaria and Romania and its direct investments in these countries for the first six months of this year exceed 5,5 billion Euro, according to data cited by the Athenian paper "Imerisia". The bank sector and real estate are the most attractive for Greek capitals. The investments of Greek companies in Bulgaria surpass 2,5 billion Euro and are mainly concentrated in real estate. още »