Balgarianovinite.com The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) presented its 2025 annual awards at a ceremony held on Tuesday at the Chamber’s headquarters. The awards recognize an ambassador, a foreign country’s trade representative in Bulgaria, a media outlet and a journalist.
A bronze statuette of Hermes by sculptor Stavri Kalinov, a plaque and a diploma were awarded to a foreign ambassador, a foreign trade representative accredited in Bulgaria, a media outlet and a journalist who have contributed to the development of business in Bulgaria over the past year. The second part of the awarding ceremony will take place on January 27, when companies, a regional chamber, and a branch organisation will be honoured.
Addressing the award recipients and guests, BCCI President Tsvetan Simeonov recalled that last year the Chamber marked its 130th anniversary, when gratitude was expressed to Prince Ferdinand I, whose signature stands under the decree officially establishing the creation and functioning of chambers of commerce in Bulgaria. Among the attendees were Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry Doncho Barbalov, members of the BCCI Management Board, representatives of diplomatic missions accredited in Bulgaria, and partners of the Chamber.
In the Foreign Ambassador category, the award was presented to the Ambassador of China to Bulgaria, Dai Qingli, who said it was a great honour to receive the distinction. “This award is not only for me, but for the long-standing partnership between our two institutions. It reflects the expectations of the Bulgarian business community for further deepening of economic relations,” Qingli said. She noted that in the first eleven months of 2025, trade between the two countries grew by more than 20%, driven by strong demand for energy-storage batteries. She added that a protocol was signed last year allowing the export of Bulgarian saffron and wild-caught seafood products.
The ambassador stated that in 2025 the Embassy and the BCCI worked actively to facilitate contacts between 400 companies from the two countries, and thanked the Economy and Industry Ministry and Deputy Minister Barbalov for their support. She congratulated Bulgaria on its accession to the euro area, describing it as good news for the economy and business partners. The award was presented by BCCI President Simeonov.
In the Foreign Trade Representative category, the award went to Philippe Kupfer, Commercial Counsellor at the Austrian Embassy in Bulgaria. He noted that last year 2,500 consultations and 25 events were held in Bulgaria and Austria, made possible thanks to strong cooperation with local partners, above all the BCCI. The award was presented by BCCI Vice-President Vasil Todorov.
In the Media category, the award was presented to Nova Broadcasting Group, with the distinction handed over by BCCI President Simeonov.
The Journalist award was presented by BCCI Vice-President Krasimir Dachev to Bulgaria ON AIR journalist Ganiela Angelova.
Prior to the presenting ceremony, Tsvetan Simeonov, the BCCI President, said that Bulgaria has completed its full integration into the EU with the adoption of the euro. He was speaking at a meeting of the Euroclub at the BCCI, dedicated to the end of Denmark’s EU Presidency and the start of Cyprus’ Presidency. “The goal of the Euroclub at the BCCI is to maintain public opinion at a high level in support of Bulgaria’s European integration,” Simeonov said, adding that the Chamber firmly supports the country’s European path. In his address, the BCCI President called on all EU Member States to take care of the development of the Community so that the Union can become the most attractive place for investment in the world. Among the guests at the Euroclub meeting were Doncho Barbalov, outgoing Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry, and representatives of the diplomatic corps in Bulgaria. Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Presents 2025 Annual Awards 2026 THE NEWS FROM BULGARIA – NEWS AGENCY 2009-2025 2026-01-13 20:35:00 Latest news World news Country news Most important news latest news most important latest of the day Justice Petar Nizamov Feathers Petar Nizamov- Feathers Justice bg iustitia.bg iustitia iusticia usticia investigation Burgas Bulgaria news news of the last hour news of the day news of today Bulgaria news The news from Bulgaria blitz news top news most important most commented latest news Boyko Borisov news weather coronavirus news news weather facebook youtube facebook instagram news today news of the last minutes news today today news news bg news leading news hot news bg news site for news all news news bg news of the last hour latest latest news bg news of today news today news today news of the last hour latest news today news bg news news 24 hours news vesti bg novini news world bird bg bivol bg bivol trud bg novini latest news today novinite bg news hello bulgaria political party coat of arms delyan peevski scandalous Bulgarian National Television Free Europe Television scandal exclusive live tv live right now tv tv online tv program bg live now tv news online tv online live court Burgas court Burgas district court Burgas court Burgas district court Burgas district court Burgas appellate court Burgas prosecutor Burgas prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Prosecutor General Ivan Geshev Prosecutor Geshev Tsatsarov Ministry of Internal Affairs Burgas ODMR Burgas ODPR Burgas police Burgas district police Burgas prosecutor Tsatsarov SGS cases Varna court chairman of the SGS court decisions on civil cases decisions on cases Plovdiv court decision of the court decisions cases Varna court criminal cases district district court decisions work in the court SGS chairman of the SGS judges Sofia court post judges Plovdiv court Plovdiv judges Plovdiv Supreme Court Inspectorate Supreme Court Supreme Judicial Council lawyer lawyer criminal cases lawyer civil cases lawyer marriage cases lawyer administrative criminal law criminal process civil law civil process administrative law constitutional law