Stara Zagora is a city located in southern Bulgaria, and is the administrative center of the region of the same name. The city has a population of approximately 137,000 inhabitants.

The economy of Stara Zagora is mainly based on agriculture, the food industry, tobacco processing and the production of electronic machinery. Some of the major companies in the city include “Zagorka Brewery”, “Stara Zagora Machine Building”, “Hraninvest-Holding” and “DZI – General Insurance”.

The city also has an important commercial center, where numerous shops, restaurants and hotels are located. Furthermore, Stara Zagora is an important railway and motorway hub, which connects it to other cities in Bulgaria and the rest of Europe.

The unemployment rate in Stara Zagora is lower than the Bulgarian national average and the city has seen an increase in GDP in recent years. However, as in many parts of Bulgaria, the standard of living in Stara Zagora is lower than the European average and the city is still struggling with poverty and economic inequality.