Data from a major job posting platform and the National Statistical Institute (NSI) indicate that businesses in Bulgaria are slowing down their hiring efforts, a trend linked to a reduction in production levels. In July, job advertisements dropped by 7 percent, roughly 3,000 fewer listings compared to the same month last year. The manufacturing sector experienced the sharpest fall in job offers, down by 21 percent. This decline reflects ongoing production downturns and cautious outlooks among