AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDefence & Security: Bulgaria is investigating a fresh fire and explosions at an EMCO ammunition depot near Tsareva Livada (Gabrovo region), the second major incident at the company in weeks, with Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev saying outside interference is not ruled out and pointing to alleged neglect in storage and security; EMCO insists the latest blast was sabotage and says human error is “completely ruled out.” Energy & Land Use: A nationwide protest backed by dozens of groups demanded a temporary moratorium on building wind and solar plants on agricultural land, arguing municipal leasing is stripping villages of pastures without a clear national energy plan. Business & Prices: Restaurateurs renewed calls for lower VAT as hospitality prices keep rising; Deputy PM Atanas Pekanov rejected the request, urging businesses to cut nominal prices instead. Economy & Labour: Eurostat data highlight a Bulgaria-specific labour-market weakness: over 30% of the unemployed in 2024 became economically inactive by 2025, unlike many EU peers who move into jobs. Public Finance: Bulgaria is still awaiting the remaining EUR 1.8bn under its Recovery and Resilience Plan, with a request planned for end-September and most disbursements expected in November/December.
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