Tsvetan Simeonov: At BCCI we work in support and service of the Bulgarian business!

• 22-12-2017

Dear members and partners, At BCCI we work in support and service of the Bulgarian business! The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is an independent, non-governmental organization for assistance, promotion, representation and protection of the business interests of its members. We contribute to the development of international economic cooperation and provide assistance for the European and international integration of Bulgaria. For BCCI success is the success of our members,...

The President of BCCI held a working meeting with EU’s Chief Brexit Negotiator Michel Barnier

• 22-12-2017

Michel Barnier, European Commission’s Chief Brexit Negotiator is on a working visit to Bulgaria. The meeting with Michel Barnier was held at the invitation of the European Commission Representation in Bulgaria. He and his team presented the current status of the Brexit negotiations. A day before his visit to Bulgaria, the chief negotiator said that some of the agreements with the United Kingdom would have to be ratified by the national and some by the regional parliaments of the EU...

Delegation from one of the largest business organisations in Bursa – BALKANTÜRKSİAD visited BCCI

• 22-12-2017

A delegation from BALKANTÜRKSİAD – one of the largest business organisations in Bursa, Turkey visited BCCI and discussed with the President of the Chamber Tsvetan Simeonov opportunities for development of the commercial and economic relations between Bulgaria and Turkey. Mr. Berat Tunakan, President of BALKANTÜRKSİAD presented the activity of the organization and said that a great part of its members originate from the Balkan countries. He presented economic information...

Between 16 and 18 February 2018 in the building of BCCI for the 4th consecutive year Sofia VIS Pre-Moot will take place.

• 19-12-2017

Sofia VIS Pre-Moot is a simulated arbitration process for students related to the application of the UN Convention on the International Sale of Goods. The moot court is conducted in English and aims to enhance the preparation of the teams of various universities for the international competition Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot - the world's largest moot court competition. Last year, the event coincided with the 120th anniversary of the Court of Arbitration at...

The President of BCCI held a working meeting with EU’s Chief Brexit Negotiator Michel Barnier

• 15-12-2017

Michel Barnier, European Commission’s Chief Brexit Negotiator is on a working visit to Bulgaria. The meeting with Michel Barnier was held at the invitation of the European Commission Representation in Bulgaria. He and his team presented the current status of the Brexit negotiations. A day before his visit to Bulgaria, the chief negotiator said that some of the agreements with the United Kingdom would have to be ratified by the national and some by the regional parliaments of the EU...

Meeting with Lydia Shuleva, President of the Bulgarian – Ukrainian Industrial Chamber

• 15-12-2017

The economic development and the cooperation between the Eastern European countries were discussed by the President of BCCI Tsvetan Simeonov and Lydia Shuleva, President of the Bulgarian – Ukrainian Industrial Chamber and Managing Partner of the consultancy company „Business Intellect“. The importance of supporting private initiatives and Bulgarian entrepreneurship was highlighted. During the meeting the growing interest in passing on the business from the older to the...

Chinese delegation from Sichuan province visited BCCI

• 15-12-2017

A Chinese delegation including representatives of the government and business from Sichuan province visited BCCI and discussed with the Chamber’s President Tsvetan Simeonov and the Secretary General Vasil Todorov opportunities for bilateral cooperation. The guests got acquainted to BCCI’s history, its activities and regional structures. The data bases of the Chamber and its contacts around the world were presented. The assistance which BCCI provides for the resolution of...

Meeting with a delegation from the European Centre for Economic, Academic & Cultural Diplomacy, CIDIC

• 08-12-2017

At BCCI a meeting was held with representatives of the European Centre for Economic, Academic & Cultural Diplomacy /CIDIC/. Christian Mouvet, Secretary General, Frederic de Pryck, Chairman of the Steering Committee, Prof. Dr. Jan Cornelis, Academic Attaché, and the Ambassador of Bulgaria to Belgium Maya Dobreva discussed with the President of BCCI Tsvetan Simeonov the upcoming visit of a Belgian business delegation to Bulgaria in April...

Bulgarian – Uzbek Business Council at BCCI was established

• 08-12-2017

The first constituent assembly of the Bulgarian – Uzbek Business Council at the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry was held. The event was opened by the Vice-President of BCCI Mr. Georgi Stoev, who wished success to the new initiatives and stressed the importance of joint councils for the intensification of business ties and economic cooperation of Bulgaria with third countries. The constituent assembly was led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Toshko Krastev, Chairman of the Friendship...

General Assembly of the Association of Balkan Chambers

• 08-12-2017

On 7 December, in the Serbian capital Belgrade a general assembly of the Association of Balkan Chambers (ABC) was held. Representatives of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry also took part in the event. The President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia Marko Čadež opened the meeting as host and President of the Association in 2017. He expressed his satisfaction with the presence of representatives of the chambers of commerce and industry of Bosnia and...

The 2nd edition of Sofia Dessert Fest was held

• 01-12-2017

At the Central Universal Store – Sofia, the 2nd edition of Sofia Dessert Fest organized by BCCI was held on 24 - 26 November. At the official opening, the President of the Chamber was accompanied by diplomats and representatives of the media. They talked with the exhibitors, got acquainted with and tasted the offered foods. Many surprises, lottery with prizes, delicious and attractive offers, special discounts and tastings were prepared for the...

BCCI presented Suzan Mouzi, Chargé d`affaires at the Embassy of the Lebanese Republic with a diploma

• 01-12-2017

The President of BCCI Tsvetan Simeonov presented Ms. Suzan Mouzi, Chargé d`affaires at the Embassy of the Lebanese Republic to the Republic of Bulgaria with a diploma for the overall cooperation and her contribution to the development of the bilateral economic relations on the occasion of the end of her term of office. At the meeting, Tsvetan Simeonov expressed gratitude for the excellent relations between the Embassy and the Chamber in favour of the business. During her three-year...

The newly-appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Slovak Republic visited BCCI

• 01-12-2017

The newly-appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Slovak Republic H.E. Mr. Manuel Korček met with the President of BCCI Tsvetan Simeonov. Mr. Viktor Petrasovsky, Second Secretary at the Embassy of Slovakia also took part in the meeting. Tsvetan Simeonov noted the extremely good relations with the Slovak Chamber of Commerce and Industry, both at bilateral and multilateral level, within the Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry (EUROCHAMBRES) and the...

Swedish companies evaluate positively the potential for development of their business in Bulgaria

• 01-12-2017

At the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, presentation entitled “Bulgaria – an Attractive Market for Swedish Business” was held. The event was organized in cooperation with the Embassy of Sweden in Sofia. The results of a survey held among 40 Swedish companies operating in Bulgaria were presented. The event was opened by Vasil Todorov, Secretary General of BCCI, who stressed the need for such climate studies, which are a very useful reference for the direction of...

The President of BCCI participates in the business delegation accompanying the Prime Minister of Bulgaria in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

• 01-12-2017

The President of BCCI Tsvetan Simeonov is part of the business delegation accompanying the Prime Minister of Bulgaria Boyko Borisov on his official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During the visit, the President of BCCI made a presentation on the economic environment and investment climate in Bulgaria at a forum organized by the Council of Saudi Chambers of Commerce. He presented in detail the Bulgarian economy and outlined the potential for business cooperation in a number of...

The benefits of mediation are becoming more and more visible to Bulgarian society

• 24-11-2017

The first event under e-MEDIATION project was held in Sofia, within the Mediation Days in Bulgaria. The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is a project partner. Desislava Ahladova, Deputy Minister of Justice, welcomed the participants and confirmed that the government supports mediation as a method of finding the common interests and mutual benefits of the disputants. She stressed that a working group is currently being set up to develop a strategy for the application of mediation...

H.E. Dashjamts Batsaikhan, Ambassador of Mongolia, visited BCCI

• 24-11-2017

At the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, a meeting was held between the President Tsvetan Simeonov and H.E. Dashjamts Batsaikhan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to Bulgaria, and Byambadorj Boldbaatar, Counsellor at the Embassy of Mongolia. Among the discussed topics were the development of commercial relations, the investment climate in both countries, the expansion of economic cooperation and organization of fairs and exhibitions. H.E. Batsaikhan...

Direct flights Sofia – Baku will be launched in the beginning of 2018

• 24-11-2017

At BCCI, a meeting was held between H.E. Nargiz Gurbanova, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Azerbaijan in Bulgaria, Zulfiyya Alizada, Economic Officer of the Embassy and Tsvetan Simeonov, President of BCCI. The meeting is a continuation of the mutual efforts to expand the bilateral economic relations. Opportunities for future development and intensification of the cooperation between the two countries were discussed, focusing on the launch of direct flights between Sofia and...

With the cooperation of BCCI the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea held a meeting with the Mayor of Velingrad

• 24-11-2017

The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea H.E. Shin Boonam and the President of BCCI Tsvetan Simeonov visited the Municipality of Velingrad to meet with the Mayor Dr. Kostadin Koev. They were traditionally welcomed with folk songs, bread, salt and honey, served by children in national costumes. At the meeting, organized with the cooperation of the Chamber, representatives of the municipal administration were present, as well as representatives of the...

An idea to establish Bulgarian-Uzbeк Business Council is being discussed

• 17-11-2017

Reader Doctor Toshko Krastev, president of the Institute for European Education (IEE), George Kechezhiev, financial director of IEE and David Levy, chairman of Israeli Center for Science and Culture in Bulgaria visited Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) and met with the chairman of the Chamber Tsvetan Simeonov. The idea for establishing a mutual Bulgarian-Uzbek Business Council in BCCI was considered during the meeting. The aim is to accelerate mutual trade and economic...

The Ambassador of Greece got acquainted with the activities of the BCCI

• 17-11-2017

The President of BCCI Tsvetan Simeonov met with HE. Grigorios Vassiloconstandakis, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Hellenic Republic to Sofia. The meeting was also attended by Vasiliki Kuskoutis, Commercial Counselor at the Embassy. Ambassador Vasilokonstandakis got acquainted with the activities of the Chamber of Commerce and the main digitized business support services, such as the Trade Register, the Arbitration Court and the preparation of various economic...

Bulgarian business looks optimistic and confident in 2018

• 17-11-2017

"Bulgarian companies are more optimistic about next year, expect more sales abroad and stable employment" BCCI Chairman Tsvetan Simeonov said at a press conference in announcing the results of a BCCI survey among 602 companies from Bulgaria. The survey is part of a large-scale business survey in Europe  (European Economic survey – EES 2018)  involving over 50,000 companies from 23 countries. Nearly 63% of the surveyed companies in Bulgaria expect an improvement in...

Discussion of new initiatives with representatives of the Balkan – Indian Business Association

• 10-11-2017

The President of BCCI Tsvetan Simeonov had a meeting with the management of the Balkan – Indian Business Association (BIBA). The programme of a major event in India – the “Balkan Bazaar”, which will be held in March 2018 in the cities of Delhi and Chandigarh, was discussed. Krasimir Angelov, Chairman of BIBA and Niraj Kumar, President of the Association for Development of Business and Cultural Relations between the Republic of India and the Republic of Bulgaria...

Bulgarian – Canadian Business Forum “Why Canada?”

• 10-11-2017

In Sofia, a Bulgarian – Canadian Business Forum “Why Canada?” was held, organized under the auspices of the Canadian Embassy in Bucharest, accredited for Bulgaria. The forum was organized thanks to the excellent partnership between the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Canadian-Bulgarian Business Network and the National Business Network. The focus of the event was the disclosure of all benefits for the Bulgarian and Canadian businesses from the Comprehensive...

Delegation from Murayama, Japan visited BCCI

• 10-11-2017

The President of BCCI had a meeting with a delegation from the Japanese city of Murayama. The occasion for their visit to Bulgaria is the renewal of the contract with the Bulgarian Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation for annual training camps in Murayama. During the meeting, the Japanese guests presented their ideas for work and cooperation with Bulgaria. BCCI’s partnership and joint initiatives with the Embassy of Japan were discussed, such as the recently organized lecture of Prof. Ito...

The Vice-President of Canada – Bulgaria Business Network Alex Nestor visited BCCI

• 01-11-2017

At a meeting with Alex Nestor, Vice-President of Canada – Bulgaria Business Network, the President of BCCI Tsvetan Simeonov discussed the final elements of the upcoming Bulgarian – Canadian Business Forum “Why Canada?”. Tsvetan Simeonov informed that a serious presence of representatives of the diplomatic corps in Sofia is expected. Representatives of a number of state and public organizations will also take part in the event. Alex Nestor announced that...

BCCI hosted bilateral meetings with Iranian entrepreneurs

• 01-11-2017

Vasil Todorov, Secretary General of BCCI, officially launched bilateral meetings with Iranian entrepreneurs at the Chamber. The event was organized in cooperation with the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Sofia and the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture. The Secretary General of the Chamber pointed out that the Iranian market is of particular interest to Bulgarian companies. He expressed the Chamber’s support for the organization of such joint...

Bulgarian – Korean Chamber of Commerce established in the presence of the Prime Ministers of Bulgaria and Korea

• 27-10-2017

A Bulgarian – Korean Chamber of Commerce was officially established in the presence of the Prime Ministers of Bulgaria and the Republic of Korea. “Bulgaria is a gateway to European markets, it is a good partner”, said the Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea Lee Nak-yon during the event. He also pointed out that the Bulgarian economy is developing at a high speed and the open market offers excellent opportunities for doing business. On his part, Bulgarian Prime...

Lecture Japan-EU Economic Relations

• 20-10-2017

THE EMBASSY OF JAPAN IN THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA In partnership with THE BULGARIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY         HAVE THE PLEASURE TO INVITE YOU TO A LECTURE ON World Economic Trends, the Outlook of Japan-EU Economic Relations and the Implications for Bulgaria   Keynote Speaker: Prof. Dr. Motoshige ITOH, Gakushuin University, Faculty of International Social Sciences Please register at tel: +359 2 8117 489,...

BCCI issues Certificates to companies ranked in the latest editions of the “TOP 100” and “TOP 1500+” classifications

• 20-10-2017

The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry  issues Certificates to the companies ranked in the latest editions of the classifications “TOP 100 Companies Leading in the Bulgarian Economy in 2016” and “TOP 1500+ Companies Classified on the Alteration of Sales Revenue in 2016”. Both classifications are based solely on objective data from the financial statements of the companies are were conducted among a total of 6400 companies, which...

The management of the Bulgarian – Lebanese Business Council visited BCCI

• 16-10-2017

The President of BCCI Tsvetan Simeonov met with representatives of the management of the Bulgarian – Lebanese Business Council – Mr. Mohamad Sakr, Chairman and Mr. Nabil Bard, Honorary Chairman. The bilateral trade and economic relations and the future plans of the Council were discussed. Real estate, construction, printing industry, food industry, etc. were identified as sectors of mutual interest for cooperation. According to data of the Ministry of Economy, the trade...

Discussion at BCCI of the priorities of the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the EU

• 13-10-2017

“The Bulgarian Presidency will be held entirely in Bulgarian. We want to emphasize the role of the Cyrillic and our contribution to the development of Europe”, said the Minister for the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the EU 2018 Lilyana Pavlova during a broad discussion of our country’s priorities for the first six months of next year, organized by the EU Club at the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. “We are glad that our Presidency will be open to...

Discussion of the bilateral economic relations Bulgaria – Cyprus

• 09-10-2017

The President of BCCI Tsvetan Simeonov had a meeting with H.E. Stavros Avgoustides, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Cyprus in Bulgaria and with the newly-appointed Commercial Counsellor at the Embassy Mr. Iosif Kypraios. During the meeting the bilateral economic relations were discussed. It was established that there is great potential for developing business relations. The international activity of the Chamber was also discussed, including its excellent...

Development and trends in arbitration and mediation – the theme of a meeting at the Chamber

• 09-10-2017

Building bridges to promote effective mediation and advance trade and commerce for the Bulgarian business community was at the heart of a meeting held on September 29 at the Chambers Offices with the internationally recognized Foundation For Sustainable Rule of Law Initiatives (FSRI),  led  by the  founder and promoter of mediation,  Mr. Victor Schachter.  Also in attendance representing the FSRI delegation was Jennifer Brandt, a highly regarded mediator from the...

Meeting with the management of the International Bank for Economic Co-operation

• 03-10-2017

On 27 October 2017, at BCCI a meeting with the management of the International Bank for Economic Co-operation – Moscow (IBEC) was held. Todor Tabakov, Member of the Executive Council of BCCI and Vasil Todorov, Secretary General of BCCI met with Irina Golovchenko, Chairman of the Board, Dmitry Gaysenok, Adviser and Rossen Chobanov, Member of the Board of IBEC. Todor Tabakov presented the activity of BCCI in support of the business. He pointed out that BCCI’s members are mainly...

The new dynamics of the Bulgarian - Macedonian relations – the topic of a meeting at the Chamber

• 03-10-2017

Ivaylo Stefanov, the new counsellor at the Bulgarian Embassy in Skopje, met with the President of BCCI Tsvetan Simeonov. Mr. Stefanov will also be responsible for the economic issues in the Bulgarian – Macedonian relations. He got acquainted to the activity of BCCI. Tsvetan Simeonov presented the Chamber’s activity and said that it has been working successfully with its partners from the Economic Chamber of Macedonia and the Macedonian – Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and...

Bulgaria – India Business Forum at BCCI

• 03-10-2017

During the visit of the Indian business delegation to Bulgaria (25 – 27 September), BCCI organized a bilateral business forum in cooperation with the Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ECSEPC), the Balkan – Indian Business Association (BIBA), Enterprise Europe network and the Bulgarian Embassy in Delhi. The Vice-President of BCCI Georgi Stoev opened the forum and emphasized the Chamber’s excellent contacts and cooperation with partners from India...

BCCI participates in a seminar on Korea’s trade policy

• 08-09-2017

As Chairman of the Advisory Group EU – Korea, Georgi Stoev took part in the seminar “Korea’s Trade Policies under the New Government”, organized by the European Centre for International Political Economy and Leuven Centre for Global Governance Studies. The Vice-President of BCCI introduced the forum participants to the European Commission’s report on the decisions of the 5th joint meeting of the Advisory Group of the EU – Korea FTA, and had a meeting...

Savina Vlahova discusses with Tsvetan Simeonov topical issues concerning the sector

• 08-09-2017

Savina Vlahova, President of the Union of Rice Producers, President of the Union of Millers – full member of the European Federation of Millers and member of the Association of Grain and Feed Traders visited BCCI. During the meeting with the President Tsvetan Simeonov she said that measures need to be taken to curb grey economy in food production and trade. Mrs. Vlahova pointed out that it is important to defend the sector’s position during the public discussion of the tax...

Tsvetan Simeonov visits “Centralna Energoremontna Baza” EAD – the first and largest company in the field of repair of power facilities in Bulgaria and member of BCCI

• 08-09-2017

The President of BCCI Tsvetan Simeonov had a meeting with Eng. Dimitar Beleliev, President of the Board of Directors of “Centralna Energoremontna Baza” EAD (CERB) and Eng. Ivan Zhelyazkov, member of the Board of Directors. The company is a member of the Chamber. CERB was established in 1948 and is the largest supplier of repair services to the power facilities within the electric power sector in Bulgaria. It owns the only railroad special flat wagon (in operation) on the Balkans...

H.E. Mrs. Irit Lillian, Ambassador of the State of Israel in Sofia an official guest of BCCI

• 08-09-2017

H.E. Mrs. Irit Lillian, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Israel in Sofia and Mr. Alon Cohen from the Economic Department of the Embassy met with the President of the Chamber Tsvetan Simeonov and discussed the upcoming visit to Tel Aviv (11 – 15 September 2017). A business delegation organized by BCCI accompanying the Deputy Minister of Environment and Water Mr. Nikolay Kanchev will take part in the WATEC 2017 water technology and environmental control...

The Vice-President of BCCI was part of the Bulgarian delegation to Izmir

• 31-08-2017

The Vice-President of BCCI was part of the Bulgarian delegation to Izmir and presented the Chamber’s activities to more than 50 delegates from 25 countries. He pointed out the role of the system of the Bulgarian chambers of commerce and industry in support of trade and investment initiatives, stressing that the expansion of trade relations and investment are among the strongest counter-measures to economic migration and terrorism. Georgi Stoev held meetings with the Director General...

BCCI starts work on a new e-Mediation project

• 31-08-2017

The first expert meeting of the project e-Mediation was held at BCCI. The project aims to promote the use of mediation for cross-border disputes resolution through the use of an online mediation platform developed in Bulgarian and English. As an organization with traditions in alternative dispute resolution, BCCI supports the efforts to develop mediation in Bulgaria and assesses the project as an additional learning opportunity through the development of an “online mediation learning...

Tsvetan Simeonov and Victoria Melamed discussed the state of the bilateral economic relations between Bulgaria and Slovakia

• 31-08-2017

The President of BCCI Tsvetan Simeonov had a meeting with Victoria Melamed, Minister Plenipotentiary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who will soon join the team of the Bulgarian Embassy in Bratislava. They discussed the state of the bilateral economic relations between Bulgaria and Slovakia. The focus of the meeting was also on the opportunities for expanding trade and investment. Mr. Simeonov informed about BCCI’s excellent relations with the Slovak Chamber of Commerce and...

ENDEAVOR Bulgaria and BCCI in support of Bulgarian entrepreneurs

• 31-08-2017

The Executive Director of ENDEAVOR Bulgaria Momchil Vasilev and BCCI’s President Tsvetan Simeonov met at BCCI to discuss possibilities for supporting Bulgarian companies in growth mode. The Executive Director of ENDEAVOR Bulgaria introduced the President of the Chamber to the vision, mission and goals of the organization. ENDEAVOR is a non-profit organization that selects and supports entrepreneurs with great ideas and businesses that have the potential to grow rapidly on an...

The President of the Bulgarian - Israeli Chamber of Commerce and Industry discussed with Tsvetan Simeonov the upcoming visit to Tel Aviv

• 21-08-2017

The President of the Bulgarian-Israeli Chamber of Commerce and Industry Hristo Popov discussed with the President of the Chamber - Tsvetan Simeonov the forthcoming visit to Tel Aviv from 11th to 15th  September 2017, organized by BCCI. Delegation from Bulgaria, led by the Deputy - Minister of Environment and Water - Nikolay Kanchev, will visit the WATEC exhibition aimed at companies and organizations working in the fields of: water purification technologies, measuring...

The Court of Arbitration at BCCI resolves disputes from BGN 1000 to over 50 million

• 21-08-2017

The Court of Arbitration at BCCI resolves disputes from BGN 1000 to over 50 million. This is what Blagovest Punev, Chairman of the Court of Arbitration at the BCCI, a prominent Bulgarian lawyer in the field of civil law, a member of the Presidium of the Court of Arbitration, said in an interview for the Business Club magazine. The Court of Arbitration is envisaged as an alternative way of resolving legal disputes in Art. 19, para 1 of the Code of Civil Procedure, i.e. there is an explicit...

Significant growth of products traded between Bulgaria and Iran in the first half of 2017

• 21-08-2017

The newly appointed economic advisor to the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Sofia - Ali Akbar Rezai had a meeting with the President of the Chamber The state of bilateral economic relations between Bulgaria and Iran was discussed and Ali Rezai noted that trade between the two countries marked a significant increase in the first half of 2017. The opportunities for developing the existing potential in the trade and economic relations were discussed, with emphasis being placed on...

The Role of the Employers in the Social Dialogue within the Context of the Upcoming Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the EU

• 15-08-2017

Mr. Jacek Krawczyk, the President of the Employer Group in the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), visited BCCI and had a meeting with  Mr. Georgi Stoev, Vice-President of the Chamber. In the meeting participated also Mr. Enju Savov and Mr.Vasil Gruev, chief experts in the Committee on European Affairs and Oversight of the European Funds at the National Assembly. Mr. Krawczyk is in Bulgaria for the discussion of various joint initiatives at the time of the...

The Announcement of the Economic Classification “TOP 100” is Forthcoming

• 15-08-2017

The classification of the BCCI of the leading companies in Bulgaria “TOP 100” will be announced officially at a press-conference on 28th of August, 2017 at 11:00. The company classification for 29 years now is accomplished only on the basis of objective and comparable data from the financial reports. In the new edition of “TOP 100” the financial data of more than 6000 companies in the country, which are producing about 82% of the GDP in 2016, has been processed. The...

Lebanese Business Mission in the BCCI

• 07-08-2017

Representatives of the executive bodies of the Bulgarian-Lebanese Business Council at the BCCI  and of the Lebanese-Bulgarian Business Council (LBBC) visited the BCCI and had a meeting with the President of the Chamber Mr.Tsvetan SImeonov. The purpose of the meeting was the discussion of the bilateral trade-economic relations and the forthcoming initiatives, among which a visit of a Lebanese business delegation, organized by the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Beirut...

The Foreign Minister of Sudan visited the BCCI within the framework of his official visit to Bulgaria

• 07-08-2017

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Sudan Prof. Ibrahim A. Ghandour, who was on an official mission in Bulgaria, had a meeting with the President and members of the Managing Body of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The opportunities of economic cooperation between Bulgaria and Sudan were the main topic of the discussion with the Foreign Minister of the African country. The President of the Chamber acquainted the guest with the Bulgarian economy, its strong...

The German Fraunhofer Institute is ready to apply its experience in Bulgaria

• 28-07-2017

Representatives of the largest scientific community in Europe – the German Fraunhofer Institute – visited BCCI and met with its President Tsvetan Simeonov. The aim of the meeting was to present the main activities, structure and services provided by the two organizations, and to discuss opportunities for future cooperation. The guests also demonstrated the Research and Business Accelerator program which aims to help start-ups and SMEs across Europe to enter the...

The Commercial and Economic Office in the United Kingdom is the most successful Bulgarian commercial section abroad for 2016

• 28-07-2017

During an official ceremony held at BCCI, the awards for the most active Commercial and Economic Offices of Bulgaria abroad for 2016 were bestowed. The big prize - bronze statuette “Hermes” and a Diploma went to the Bulgarian Commercial and Economic Office in the United Kingdom, ranked first place with indisputable results for 2016. The award is given for contribution to the development of the trade and economic...

Bulgaria’s Commercial Attaché in Toronto, Canada visited BCCI

• 28-07-2017

The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the EU and Canada was the topic of the meeting of BCCI’s President Tsvetan Simeonov with Desislava Dragneva, Commercial Attaché at the Bulgarian Embassy in Toronto, Canada. The President of the Chamber expressed support from the business for the recent entry into force of the agreement. Another topic of discussion was the upcoming business forum “Why Canada?” organized by the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce...

Charge d'affaires ad interim of the Embassy of Japan visited BCCI

• 16-06-2017

Mr. Susumu Ueda, Advisor, Charge d'affaires ad interim of the Embassy of Japan in Sofia, visited BCCI and met with the President Mr.Tsvetan Simeonov. The meeting was also attended by Mr. Hitoshi Hatta, Second Secretary for Economic Affairs. Mr. Ueda provided information about the economic development of Japan and the bilateral relations with Bulgaria. Up-to-date information on young graduates in Japan has also been shared. More than 97% of them manage to find an...

The newly-appointed Commercial Attaché of Bulgaria in Lebanon visited BCCI

• 02-06-2017

Svetlozar Hristov, the newly-appointed Commercial Attaché of the Republic of Bulgaria in Lebanon met with the President of BCCI Tsvetan Simeonov and presented the priorities of his upcoming mission in Beirut. The bilateral trade and economic relations were discussed alongside the joint initiatives of BCCI with the Lebanese – Bulgarian Business Council and the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Beirut and Mount Lebanon. The President of BCCI shared his impressions...

Preparations for a visit of Bulgarian business delegation to Iran are underway

• 02-06-2017

The President of BCCI Tsvetan Simeonov met with Mr. Hassan Doutaghi, Chargé d’affaires a.i. of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Sofia. The occasion for the meeting was to discuss the possibility to organize a Bulgarian business delegation to visit Iran and conduct B2B meetings in the autumn on 2017. Mr. Doutaghi informed that he had already met with the Bulgarian Ministry of Economy, with representatives of the Iranian Foreign Ministry, and with the Chamber of...

The balance for Bulgaria of its 10-year membership in the EU is positive

• 02-06-2017

Conference “10 years Bulgaria in the EU – benefits and challenges. The added value of cooperation with CEFTA countries” at BCCI brought together ministers, diplomats, businessmen, students and journalists. The event was organized in cooperation with the DIHK-CEFTA partnership project, Enterprise Europe Network at BCCI, and UniCredit Bulbank. The purpose of the conference was to present the results of Bulgaria’s membership in the European Union over the 10-year...

A meeting with the delegation from Nineveh Province, Iraq

• 26-05-2017

A delegation from Nineveh Province, Iraq led by Mr. Majid Taha, Director of Kurdistan – Bulgaria Friendship Association, visited the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The President of BCCI welcomed the interest of the Iraqi entrepreneurs to visit our country and stressed the good cooperation between the representatives of the Iraqi and Kurdish business with Bulgarian regional chambers and with Haskovo Chamber of Commerce and Industry in particular....

Representatives of Murayama municipality, Japan visited BCCI

• 26-05-2017

At the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry a meeting was held between Tsvetan Simeonov, BCCI President and a delegation from Murayama municipality, Japan. The Japanese delegation visited Bulgaria at the invitation of the President of the Bulgarian Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation Mrs. Iliana Raeva in order to negotiate annual training camps for the Bulgarian rhythmic gymnasts in Murayama before the Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2020. The Japanese delegation presented the economy and...

Balkans International Wine Competition and Festival 2017, supported by BCCI

• 26-05-2017

The largest wine forum in the Balkans - the Balkans International Wine Competition and Festival 2017 (BIWC 2017), will be held in Sofia from 1st  until 4th June 2017 for the 6th time in the garden of Grand Hotel Sofia. The event is held annually in Sofia and involves the best winemakers from all Balkan countries. BIWC 2017 consists of two parts: Wine Competition BIWC on 1-4 June 2017 Wine Festival - specialized trade tasting for ...

BCCI’s position on Brexit, its future effects and consequences

• 26-05-2017

The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has presented the results of a survey it conducted on Brexit and its future effects and consequences. BCCI strives to respond to the challenges of time by studying and analysing any upcoming change in the circle of Bulgaria’s economic interests, Olga Chugunska, Economic Expert at the Chamber said. Brexit provides an opportunity to improve the results of our economic cooperation with the United Kingdom, the President of BCCI...

Meeting with the management of the Lebanese-Bulgarian Business Council

• 19-05-2017

The Vice-President of BCCI Georgi Stoev met with Ahmad Alaeddine, President of the Lebanese-Bulgarian Business Council (LBBC). Fadi Darwish, Treasurer of LBBC and Rabih Sabra, General Director of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Beirut and Mount Lebanon also took part in the meeting. The Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Bulgarian-Lebanese Business Council at BCCI – Mohamad Sakr and Svetoslav Bogalinski...

BCCI hosted Bulgarian – Egyptian Business Forum

• 19-05-2017

BCCI hosted Bulgarian – Egyptian Business Forum, organized in cooperation with the Egyptian Council for Sustainable Development and the Embassy of Egypt in Bulgaria. The President of BCCI Tsvetan Simeonov officially opened the event pointing out the Chamber’s traditionally good cooperation with the Embassy of Egypt in Sofia. He emphasized the interest of Bulgarian companies to enter third markets and said that according to a survey conducted among the members of BCCI, Egypt is...

Large Polish delegation visited BCCI

• 19-05-2017

BCCI hosted Bulgarian-Polish Business Forum, organized in cooperation with the Polish Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Commercial and Economic Section of the Republic of Bulgaria in Poland, and the Trade and Investment Promotion Department of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Bulgaria. The event was officially launched by the Secretary General of BCCI Vasil Todorov who welcomed the participants and pointed out that joint initiatives like this help activate the foreign-trade...

Inquiry Research of the BCCI for Assessment of the Business and Investment Conditions in Bulgaria

• 15-05-2017

The President of the BCCI Tsvetan Simeonov was a guest of the bTV emission “This Morning” and presented the results of the inquiry research aiming at assessment of the conditions for business development and investments in Bulgaria, carried out among the members of the Chamber. The inquiry was carried on-line in the period 24-28 of April, 2017, and was targeted to companies and sectorial organizations. More than 80% of the respondents are giving excellent or good estimate...

The Deputy Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation visited BCCI

• 09-05-2017

The Deputy Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation (CCIRF) has visited the BCCI and talked with Mr.Tsvetan Simeonov – President of BCCI. His visit to Bulgaria is on the occasion of the General Assembly of the Bulgarian-Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BRCCI). The meeting was attended by Alexander Alexandrov, a member of the Board of Directors of the Bulgarian-Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, an honorary representative of the CCIRF in...

BCCI has provided interniships for Lithuanian young people in Bulgarian companies

• 09-05-2017

The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry together with the Lithuanian Confederation of Employers, works on the VETGRAD project: Work & Learn, Strengthening the Competence of Ability to Learn in Workplace, funded under the Erasmus + programme. The project is related to the internship in Bulgaria of 10 young people from Lithuania who have vocational education. From 30.01.2017 till 29.04.2017 the BCCI has provided jobs to 10 young professionals from Lithuania in 7 companies in Sofia....

The President of the BCCI was an official guest at the presentation of "Yearbook 2017" of the French-Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

• 05-05-2017

The publication of the Yearbook of the French-Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) was announced on 26th April at the headquarters of Societe Generale Expressbank, host of the event. The Minister of Economy – Mr.Teodor Sedlarski, the Ambassador of France – H.E. Mr.Erik Lebédel, the President of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry – Mr.Tsvetan Simeonov, the Director of the Bulgarian Investment Agency – Mr.Stamen Yanev were official...

BCCI and Junior Chamber International discussed ideas and opportunities to enhance mutual cooperation

• 28-04-2017

Representatives of Junior Chamber International (JCI) visited BCCI and met with President Tsvetan Simeonov. They discussed ideas and opportunities to enhance the cooperation between BCCI and JCI Bulgaria, such as exchanging information about events, participating in joint projects, establishing close relations between the regional chambers of commerce and industry and JCI local sections. Tsvetan Simeonov acquainted the representatives of JCI with the services provided by BCCI which may be...

BCCI and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce signed Memorandum of Understanding

• 28-04-2017

BCCI hosted a Bulgarian – Chinese Business Forum, organized in cooperation with the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC) and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Sofia. At the opening of the forum, the President of BCCI Tsvetan Simeonov presented the main advantages of Bulgaria and emphasized the need of uniting the efforts and cooperation between the Balkan countries in order to meet the demand of the Chinese market. The Chamber’s good...

The winners in the Fourth Competition for Most Innovative Company and Best Innovative Project for 2016 were announced

• 28-04-2017

During a ceremony held at the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry on 20 April 2017 the winners in the Fourth Competition for Most Innovative Company and Best Innovative Project for 2016 were announced. The event was organized by the Innovation and Technology Development Council with BCCI and the Bulgarian Academy of Science, with the assistance of DSK Bank. In the category THE MOST SUCCESSFUL INNOVATIVE company, the awards went to: 2 companies were ranked in the...

The newly-established Balkan – Indian Business Association became a member of BCCI

• 21-04-2017

At BCCI, the newly-established Balkan – Indian Business Association (BIBA) was officially presented. The President of the Association Krasimir Angelov stressed that the activity of BIBA is aimed at developing the Balkan – Indian cooperation and assisting, promoting and protecting the interests of its members. The President of BCCI Tsvetan Simeonov presented BIBA with a Certificate of Membership and said that there is potential and interest for cooperation in the Balkan region....

BCCI and “Industrial Logistics Park – Burgas” PLC discussed joint initiatives

• 21-04-2017

At BCCI, a meeting was held between the Chamber’s Secretary General – Vasil Todorov, and Stamen Stamov, CEO of “Industrial Logistics Park – Burgas” PLC. Opportunities for cooperation between the two organizations were discussed, as well as the interest of the business from the region to intensify the commercial relations with the Far East countries. In this regard, the Memorandum of cooperation in the field of railway transport signed in December 2010...

BCCI – host of Business Forum Sofia-Taipei

• 21-04-2017

BCCI hosted the 5th Business Forum Sofia-Taipei, which was organized in cooperation with the Chinese International Economic Cooperation Association (CIECA) and TAITRA-Sofia. The event was opened by Tsvetan Simeonov, President of BCCI, who stressed the importance of such events which give the opportunity for direct contact and finding potential partners on the Bulgarian market. He shared his impressions from his 2016 work visit to Taiwan and said that the Taiwanese business is reliable,...

Discussion of the bilateral trade and economic relations between Bulgaria and Kosovo

• 07-04-2017

Delfin Pllana, Minister-Counsellor at the Embassy of the Republic of Kosovo in Sofia and Bujar Deskaj, Second Secretary, visited BCCI and met with the President of the Chamber Tsvetan Simeonov. The aim of the meeting was to discuss the bilateral trade and economic relations between Bulgaria and Kosovo. President Simeonov introduced his guests to BCCI’s cooperation with Kosovo Chamber of Commerce. The idea for BCCI and the Embassy of Kosovo in Bulgaria to organize a joint information...

Lebanon-Bulgarian business forum was held in Beirut

• 07-04-2017

Bulgarian business delegation, organized by the BCCI, is visiting Lebanon. The business program began with a meeting in the Investment and Development Agency of Lebanon  (IDAL). Nabil Itani, Director General of IDAL, presented the business climate in Lebanon, focusing on incentives to attract foreign investments. He has highlighted that Lebanon offers access of Bulgarian companies to other Arab countries. The delegation participated in the Lebanon-Bulgarian business forum organized by...

Swedish company SECO expands its presence in Bulgaria

• 31-03-2017

The President of BCCI Tsvetan Simeonov had a meeting with representatives of the Swedish company SECO for Hungary, Romania, Serbia and Slovenia - Ervin Fovenyesi, Managing Director and Silva Kocnik, Distribution Officer. The growing presence of the Swedish metal-processing company in Bulgaria was discussed and the focus of its attention on the markets of the Western Balkan countries. The company has over 2 years of experience on the Bulgarian market. During the meeting issues related to...

BCCI and Mastercard will work together to combat the shadow economy

• 31-03-2017

The President of BCCI Tsvetan Simeonov had a meeting with representatives of the technology company Mastercard. During the meeting the research of EY on the level of the shadow economy in Bulgaria was discussed and opportunities for reducing it by promoting electronic payments. Expanding the number of companies and merchants that accept non-cash payments was identified as one of the possible methods to increase transparency of payments and reduce the level of shadow economy in...

What Bulgarian business will ask of the new Cabinet

• 31-03-2017

The administrative increase of incomes is not acceptable for the business in any way. For employers’ organizations the acceptable wage increase is based on economic growth. 10% rise of the average wages per year is not a mission impossible. For this purpose some burdens on business need to be curbed and “the e-Government needs to be launched which will solve a lot of issues”, said the President of BCCI Tsvetan Simeonov in an interview for the “In Development”...

First meeting for the year of the Club of Joint and Foreign Chambers

• 20-03-2017

BCCI hosted the first meeting for 2017 of the Club of Joint and Foreign Chambers, which was officially opened by the President of BCCI Tsvetan Simeonov. He presented the main achievements of BCCI in 2016, emphasizing the formalization of BCCI’s accession to the International Certificates of Origin Accreditation Chain at the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC – Paris), the recognition of the Chamber as a nationally representative employers’ organization, and the organized...

Sofia Vis Pre-Moot was held in the BCCI

• 20-03-2017

Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) and the International Moot Court Competitions Association (IMCCA) organized for the third year in a row Sofia Vis Pre-Moot, a competition in the field of international commercial law and international commercial arbitration which took place between 10 and 12 March 2017. This year’s event coincided with the 120th anniversary of the Arbitration Court at the BCCI and marked the beginning of the anniversary’s celebration. The...

SECURITY EXPO opened for visitors

• 20-03-2017

“The interest of the participants and visitors of SECURITY EXPO confirms the need for this exhibition. We are pleased with the presence of the Ministry of Interior, because it shows institutional commitment and demonstrates concern for the execution of their task – to guarantee the security of businesses and citizens, with the help of the most modern and advanced technologies and means”, said the President of BCCI Tsvetan Simeonov who, together with the Minister of Interior...

Representatives of BCCI visited Sudan

• 10-03-2017

BCCI representatives participated in a business delegation to Sudan. The visit was at the invitation of the Embassy of Sudan in Sofia and the Governor of the Red Sea province, Sudan. During the visit  (19th to 28th February) direct contacts with a number of government officials and businessmen have been established, amongst which with the Governor and the Minister of Tourism of the Red Sea province, the Minister of Investment of South Kordofan province, the management of the...

Bulgarian-Canadian business forum will be held in Sofia

• 10-03-2017

Desislava Ivanova, General Nanager of the National Business Network, Alex Nestor, Vice- President of the Canadian-Bulgarian Business Network and Tsvetan Simeonov, President of the BCCI have discussed the forthcoming Bulgarian-Canadian business forum. The joint event entitled  "Why Canada?" will be held on June 15, 2017 in Sofia Hotel Balkan and will provide information on trade relations between Bulgaria and Canada, CETA agreement, the business climate in Canada,...

BCCI fulfilled its 2016 objectives and plans in support of business

• 10-03-2017

A regular annual meeting of the Board of Directors of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry was held on 7thMarch 2017. The Council of Presidents adopted the Report for 2016 and approved the Chamber’s Programme for 2017. In connection with the activities of the BCCI related to providing more favorable business environment in the country, the meeting discussed the difficulties resulting from the current regulations. President Tsvetan Simeonov pointed out that the Chamber...

SECURITY EXPO 2017 - international specialized exhibition for security systems and equipment

• 02-03-2017

From 15 to 18 March at the Inter Expo Center in Sofia the 24th International Specialized Exhibition SECURITY EXPO 2017 will be held. The exhibition is organized in partnership between the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Inter Expo Center and is traditionally held under the patronage of the Ministry of Interior. Safety and security have become a global challenge and a major concern for every person and organization. SECURITY...

Discussion of bilateral trade and economic relations between Bulgaria and Ukraine

• 02-03-2017

Rustam Ajdar – the recently appointed commercial counselor at the Embassy of Ukraine in Bulgaria and Anton Shterbatyuk - First Secretary at the Embassy, have visited BCII and met with the President of the Chamber Mr.Tsvetan Simeonov. The aim of the working visit was to familiarize the guests with the activities of BCCI and to discuss bilateral trade and economic relations between Bulgaria and Ukraine. An information event to be held on 15 March 2017 to present the latest...

A competition in the field of international commercial law and international commercial arbitration will be held at the BCCI

• 02-03-2017

Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) and the International Moot Court Competitions Association (IMCCA) organize for the third year in a row Sofia Vis Pre-Moot, a competition in the field of international commercial law and international commercial arbitration which will be held between 10 and 12 March 2017. This year the event will coincide with the 120th anniversary of the Arbitration Court at the BCCI which will mark the beginning of the anniversary’s...

Egypt is one of Bulgaria’s largest trade partners in the Middle East

• 24-02-2017

Egypt is one of Bulgaria’s largest trade partners in the Middle East, which is due to the geostrategic location of Egypt and the signed bilateral agreements between two countries, said H.E. Mrs. Manal Yehia El Shinnawi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Bulgaria at the opening of an information event on theme “Business climate and investment opportunities in Egypt”. Vasil Todorov, Secretary General of BCCI, welcomed the...

Participation of Bulgarian delegation in the GS1 Global Forum 2017

• 24-02-2017

A delegation of GS1 Bulgaria took part in the GS1 Global Forum 2017, which was held on 20 – 23 February in Brussels. The delegation included a team of experts, led by Tsvetan Simeonov, President of GS1 Bulgaria and President of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Under the motto “The power of GS1 to transform the way we work and live!” the Forum offered great opportunities to exchange experience and share best practices from the implementation of the...

BCCI: CETA will benefit both Canada and the EU

• 17-02-2017

CETA will benefit both Canada and the European Union and the mutual trade turnover will increase by over 20 per cent. The removal of customs duties, which currently are between 12-15%, will increase the exports of traditionally strong Bulgarian production, such as machinery, electronics, electrical engineering, textiles, the President of BCCI Tsvetan Simeonov predicted for the “EVRANET PLUS” programme of the Bulgarian National Radio, adding that the benefits will be not only...

The bilateral trade and economic relations between Bulgaria and Lebanon were discussed

• 17-02-2017

Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. of the Embassy of the Lebanese Republic in Bulgaria Mrs. Suzan Mouzi visited the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and discussed with the President Tsvetan Simeonov the development of the bilateral trade and economic relations between Bulgaria and Lebanon. They expressed the opinion that at the moment the bilateral cooperation does not correspond to the economic potential of both countries. Mrs. Mouzi informed about the...

BCCI Survey: Even more Bulgarian companies are looking for foreign partners for exports

• 17-02-2017

BCCI conducted a survey of the intentions of companies to expand their operations abroad. The results show that the export of Bulgarian goods is the leading motive among BCCI’s members to expand their operations abroad – cited by 80% of the surveyed companies. Meanwhile, 34% of companies are looking for foreign partners to make a joint investment in Bulgaria. For a quarter of the companies the import of goods in Bulgaria is the reason for their interest in economic cooperation...

Discussion of forthcoming joint initiatives Bulgaria - Canada

• 10-02-2017

Desislava Ivanova, General Manager of the National Business Network and Alex Nestor, Vice-president of Canada Bulgaria Business Network, met with the President of BCCI Tsvetan Simeonov. They have discussed the trade and economic relations between Bulgaria and Canada and the opportunities for development of untapped potential in the context of the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). The agreement will facilitate the export of goods and services and businesses both in...

The Association of the Organizations of Bulgarian Employers presented its priorities for 2017

• 10-02-2017

The Association of the Organizations of Bulgarian Employers (AOBE) outlined four key priorities for 2017 - provision of human resources for the economy; improvement of the business environment to enhance the competitiveness of Bulgarian producers; preparation of  the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of EU and development of capital market. These priorities were presented at a press conference by the management of the nationally representative employers' organizations:  the...

The BCCI prepared a "Calendar of Fairs and Exhibitions in Bulgaria 2017"

• 03-02-2017

The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, department “Fairs and Exhibitions” prepared and issued the 24th edition of  “CALENDAR OF FAIRS AND EXHIBITIONS IN BULGARIA”. In the Calendar you can find basic information in Bulgarian and in English about 74 events – fairs, exhibitions. The purpose of the publication is to facilitate the Bulgarian and the foreign companies in their choice of events in the country, in which they are...

The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco met with the President of BCCI

• 03-02-2017

At BCCI, a meeting was held between the H.E. Ms. Zakia El Midaoui, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Morocco in Bulgaria, and Tsvetan Simeonov, President of the Chamber. The possibility to organize joint events, presentations of the business of the two countries, and exhibitions for Moroccan goods in Bulgaria were discussed. Ambassador El Midaoui confirmed the very good relations between Morocco and Bulgaria, highlighting cooperation through participation in...

The Embassy of Ukraine and BCCI will unite their efforts to activate the Bulgarian-Ukrainian Chamber of Industry

• 03-02-2017

H.E. Mr. Mykola Baltazhy, Ambassador of Ukraine in Bulgaria, and Anton Shcherbatiuk, First Secretary at the Embassy, discussed with the President of BCCI Tsvetan Simeonov the development of the bilateral commercial and economic relations. During the meeting, which has become traditional at the beginning of each year, Ambassador Baltazhy presented information about the economic situation in Ukraine. In 2016, Ukraine registered 2% economic growth, while the economic growth...

The Ambassador of France visited BCCI

• 03-02-2017

H.E. Mr. Eric Lebedel, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France in Bulgaria visited BCCI and met with the Chamber’s President Tsvetan Simeonov. The aim of the visit was to get acquainted to the activity of the Chamber, the services it provides in support of business, as well as the possibilities for expansion of the bilateral cooperation. Tsvetan Simeonov presented the achievements of BCCI in 2016, emphasizing the Chamber’s accession to the International CO...

The Chamber’s President Tsvetan Simeonov met with the Trade and Economic Counsellor to Shanghai

• 27-01-2017

Kostadin Dzhatev, newly-appointed Counsellor at the Trade and Economic Section of the Bulgarian Embassy in Shanghai, visited BCCI and met with the Chamber’s President Tsvetan Simeonov. The results of a survey conducted among the members of BCCI on the preferred destinations for expansion of the foreign economic activity of companies in 2017 were presented. The President of BCCI stressed that China is the most preferred Asian country for business visits (according to 25% of the...

Bulgarian business delegation organized by the Chamber will visit Madrid

• 27-01-2017

Mrs. Eva Povedano, Economic and Commercial Counsellor of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain in Sofia, Head of the Commercial Office, visited BCCI and met with the President of the Chamber Tsvetan Simeonov. Dimitar Pampulov, President of the Bulgarian – Spanish Business Council with BCCI also took part in the meeting. The current state and development of the trade and economic relations between Bulgaria and Spain were discussed. The parties debated...

The newly-appointed Bulgarian Ambassador to Cuba visited BCCI

• 27-01-2017

H.E. Maria Donska, newly-appointed Ambassador of Bulgaria to Cuba, also accredited to the Dominican Republic and Jamaica, met with the President of BCCI Tsvetan Simeonov and presented her priorities in the economic sphere for her upcoming term of office. The latest developments of the traditionally good relations with Bulgaria were discussed, the changes in the economic outlook of Cuba and the resulting opportunities, which can be offered to the Cuban partners by the Bulgarian business. The...

Sofia and Oslo with a joint project in support of business

• 27-01-2017

The conference “Sofia meets Oslo. Oslo meets Sofia” was opened by the Mayor of Sofia Yordanka Fandakova and H.E. Mrs. Tove Bruvik Westberg, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Norway in Bulgaria. “Sofia Municipality is ready to support any businesses which share our idea about the development of the capital as an innovative and green city”, said the Mayor of Sofia. She expressed her gratitude to the President of BCCI Tsvetan Simeonov for...

The Ambassador of Portugal H.Exc. Luis Feras visited BCCI

• 20-01-2017

The Ambassador of Portugal in Bulgaria H.Exc. Luis Feras and the President of the Bulgarian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce /BPCC/ Mr. Emilian Abadjiev visited the BCCI and had a meeting with the President of the Chamber Mr. Tsvetan Simeonov. In the focus of the discussion were the opportunities for activation of the economic collaboration between the two countries. The activities of the BPCC and its new site in support of the Bulgarian and Portuguese businesses were presented The...

Meeting of the EU club at BCCI, dedicated to the Maltese Presidency of the Council of the EU

• 20-01-2017

At its regular meeting on the occasion of the Republic of Malta taking over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the EU Club at the BCCI gathered again a number of diplomats, business representatives and institutions in the country.The President of BCCI – Mr.Tsvetan Simeonov, opened the meeting by welcoming the guests and then gave the floor to the President of the Euro Club - Prof. Ingrid Shikova. Prof. Shikova has marked in her speech the highly successful Slovak...

A meeting with the general manager of the oil production company Total E&P Bulgaria

• 20-01-2017

A meeting was held, at the premises of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), between Mr. Tsvetan Simeonov, president of the BCCI, and Mr. Xavier Faugeras, general manager of the oil production company Total E&P Bulgaria. During the talk, the latest developments of the Bulgarian business outlook were discussed, as well as the current status of Total’s activity in the “Khan Asparukh” oil exploration block. On behalf of the BCCI, Mr....

The BCCI prepared a "Calendar of Fairs and Exhibitions in Bulgaria 2017"

• 20-01-2017

The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, department “Fairs and Exhibitions” prepared and issued the 24th edition of  “CALENDAR OF FAIRS AND EXHIBITIONS IN BULGARIA”. In the Calendar you can find basic information in Bulgarian and in English about 74 events – fairs, exhibitions. The purpose of the publication is to facilitate the Bulgarian and the foreign companies in their choice of events in the country, in which they are...

Delegation of the Confederation of Turkish Tradesmen and Craftsmen visited BCCI

• 13-01-2017

The President of BCCI Tsvetan Simeonov hosted a meeting with representatives of the Confederation of Turkish Tradesmen and Craftsmen (TESK), seated in Ankara. 18 representatives of the regional structures of TESK took part in the delegation. The President of the Confederation of Turkish Tradesmen and Craftsmen Bendevi Palandöken presented the organization, which has 1.5 million members – tradesmen and craftsmen working in the services and production sectors. Tsvetan...

BCCI is among the most zealous supporters of Bulgaria’s EU integration

• 13-01-2017

BCCI is among the most zealous supporters of Bulgaria’s European integration. We remind you that back in 1994, BCCI became a member of the Association of the European Chambers of Commerce and Industry EUROCHAMBRES – several months before the start of Bulgaria’s EU accession negotiations, which was an exception to the practice and an undeniable recognition of BCCI’s authority and role. Since 2000, an EU Club has been functioning at BCCI, actively supporting the process...

BCCI approves stricter penalties for theft of companies, but calls for more efficient prevention

• 09-01-2017

The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomes the proposed amendments to the Penal Code approved by the Government, which provide for stricter penalties for the so-called theft of companies. At the same time, the Chamber calls to strengthen the prevention of this type of crime. In addition to complicating the procedures and increasing the penalties, the control authorities need to do their job. The more punished and sentenced persons there are for theft of companies, the better...

Improved competitiveness of Bulgaria show the international classifications – 2016

• 04-01-2017

After 2-year-standstill in Bulgaria’s competitiveness ranking (54th), in the new edition of the classification of the World Economic Forum “Global Competitiveness Report” the country goes up 4 positions and occupies 50th place. The country’s macroeconomic stability remains among the best evaluated criteria included in the index. In the other famous classification of competitiveness - the “World Competitiveness Ranking” of the International Institute for...

Address by the President of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

• 03-01-2017

Dear members and partners, During this year as in the previous years before the activities of the Chamber were targeted to the upholding the interests of its members, supporting their ideas concerning the principles of development of the Bulgarian economy. Responding to their pressing needs we enunciated the respective proposals and stood up for them before the state authorities and the society. The results of these efforts are – tens of thousands issued documents, hundreds of...

Address by the President of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

• 03-01-2017

Dear members and partners, During this year as in the previous years before the activities of the Chamber were targeted to the upholding the interests of its members, supporting their ideas concerning the principles of development of the Bulgarian economy. Responding to their pressing needs we enunciated the respective proposals and stood up for them before the state authorities and the society. The results of these efforts are – tens of thousands issued documents, hundreds of...