AGP Executive Report
Last update: 32 minutes agoShipping and Trade: Drone strikes on merchant vessels in Bulgaria’s Black Sea economic zone have raised fresh risks for commercial shipping. Sofia is seeking talks with regional states on protecting navigation, while the cause of the attacks remains under investigation. Industry and Investment: Nearly 100 Bulgarian companies are set to share €61.5 million in grants to expand defence and dual-use production. A Bulgaria-based firm, AuroraCell, has also unveiled a 9.7 kWh sodium-ion home battery, targeting demand for safer energy storage. Energy Costs: The Petroleum and Gas Association warns the EU’s planned emissions trading system could add €0.20–€1.40 per litre to fuel prices from 2028; regional energy groups are calling for a two-year delay. Public Finances: Fiscal Council Chair Simeon Djankov says a temporary tax on banks’ excess profits could raise more than €1 billion and help narrow the deficit without increasing VAT or income tax. Skills and Jobs: Recent university graduates’ average taxable income rose to €1,625, while unemployment remained just above 2%, according to Bulgaria’s 2026 university rankings.
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