Growth of Trade and the Need for Banking Reform
By 1883, trade in Bulgaria had begun to recover and grow. Economic activity increased, and more people needed banking services. […]
Banking Institutions in Bulgaria
Banking institutions have played an important role in the economic development of Bulgaria. Among them, the Bulgarian National Bank holds
Shipping Activity on the Danube and the Black Sea
This section compares maritime traffic on the Danube River and the Black Sea. It shows how shipping was divided between
Changes in Shipping During 1900–1904
During the period 1900–1904, Bulgarian maritime activity showed many important changes. Both the number of ships and their total tonnage
Leading Ports by Ships and Tonnage
Roustchouk holds the first place in Bulgaria for the number of ships that visit its port each year. This means
Overview of Bulgarian Ports
Bulgaria has a total of sixteen ports, which play an important role in the country’s foreign and domestic trade. Seven
Steamships and Bulgarian Maritime Trade
So far, the discussion has focused mainly on sailing vessels. However, steamships played a much more important role in Bulgarian
Growth of Shipping in Recent Years
Shipping activity in Bulgaria has grown strongly during the last five years. Overall maritime traffic increased by almost 40 percent
Trade with Sweden and Norway
Bulgaria had very limited trade relations with Sweden and Norway during the periods under review. In fact, Bulgaria did not
Trade Between Bulgaria and Switzerland
Imports from Switzerland into Bulgaria were highest during the first period, reaching nearly 1.0 million francs. During the second period,