Bulgaria’s economy grew 2.8% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, slightly above the preliminary estimate of 2.7% but down from a revised 3% in the first quarter and the weakest rate since Q1 2024. Greece’s economy expanded 0.3% quarter-on-quarter, up from 0.2% previously, while annual growth eased to 1.9% from 2.0%. Bulgaria’s domestic consumption growth slowed, although net external demand contributed positively; Greece’s household consumption and fixed investment rebounded, but net external demand weighed on GDP.