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   After fragmenting the Treaty of Berlin Liberation of Bulgaria and Haskovo and its region are included in the boundaries of Eastern Rumelia. Since the spring of 1879. Russian authorities transferred the management in the hands of the Bulgarian administration, which slowly and gradually mastered all the complex problems of transition to free and independent government. Perform unparalleled in its size agrarian revolution. As time goes its agriculture, one of the main branches of economy in the region. The rapid collapse of the crafts after the liberation creates favorable conditions for the development of factory industry in the city. Build the first industrial companies to establish new trade relations and markets. The largest amount of share capital, the number of employed workers and annual production takes tobacco industry. The city is constantly changing its appearance. There are new settlers flooding of surrounding villages. The number of people, mainly ethnic Bulgarian element. In 1900, Haskovo has 15 thousand inhabitants living in 3215 households. Unfair terms of contract by the Berlin Congress (1878) greatly exacerbated the national question in the Balkans. The series of wars - Balkan, Balkan, WWI, not omit Haskovo, which is becoming the way of strong interest. Few men exhibit his exceptional bravery. A haskovchani - extremely charity. The situation in the city led him to twice the thousands of refugees from Macedonia and Thrace, which create serious social problems. They are set to live here and should be ozemleni to them to create conditions for the construction of housing and jobs to feed their families. All that lies like a heavy burden on the administrative authorities, but slowly and gradually resolve issues arising. Occurring in the mid 20-ies of XX century, temporary and partial stabilization of the country allows for favorable development of the city. To revive trade, agriculture, industry. In Haskovo region increased the area planted with tobacco, sunflower and cotton. Haskovo daily by hundreds of wagons loaded with tobacco. Increases Exports and other agricultural products. Starting and modernization of agriculture. Build new businesses related to food and tobacco industries. Economic stabilization is realized mainly through intensification of labor through the widespread use of female and child labor to be paid significantly less, and by increasing the length of the workday. Despite the partial stabilization in Haskovo have thousands of unemployed due to seasonal work related to tobacco. Economic recovery in the country, which began in 1935 and continues until the end of 1937, helping to solve one of the most serious problems of the city - water. Gradual electrification of the city began in the early 20-ies of the XIX century, with each passing year extends and improves the supply of electricity. Build and maintain streets, roads, bridges, sewers and water supply, urban garden, streets, landscaping of the city, made adjustment and strengthening of the Elbe. It is essential that the construction of a number of administrative and industrial buildings and new homes, giving the appearance of the city. During those years have been built slaughterhouse rugs municipal house, courthouse, theater, dozens of tobacco warehouses, schools, hospitals and others. Political and economic changes since September 9, 1944 and the end of World War II completely changed the economy. With the nationalization of their business economic policies are already organized by state. As the main task is determined reconstruction and development of national economy, creation of necessary conditions for its industrialization and mechanization. Passes to the planned development. In agriculture, we proceed to the collectivization of land and the creation of machine-tractor stations. One of the largest enterprises of manufacturing industry in Haskovo is DP Tobacco industry, which brings together 50 existing tobacco warehouse across the Haskovo region. Significant consolidation has taken place in tekstilnniya sector. One of the centers of silk production became plant Svila "and the ginning industry - Zheko Dimitrov. During the 60's and 70's of XX century due to intensive industrialization in Haskovo are designed for large industrial plants such as machine "Young Guard" and "Christo Smirnenski" plant "Chemical engineering" cigarette factory "Trakia" , a sewing factory for service, "Peace" and others. Their production not only meets the Bulgarian market, their production is exported to many countries. Industrialization of the city is linked to its increase, the development of urban construction and rehabilitation. Pragmatic new neighborhoods and streets, lawns, schools, clinics, cultural institutions, shops. As a result of changes in 1989, many of the old machine plants have switched to new, modern production technology, others have ceased to exist. Have created new businesses and alliances, which with its production not only conquered the local but also global markets. Haskovo is now urbanized modern city with modern infrastructure and appearance. The spiritual life has taken on broader dimensions. In addition to cultural institutions and schools in the city with new content to fulfill its cultural festivities. Drawing from the deep historical roots and the beautiful Bulgarian traditions, Haskovo is proudly stepped on millennial time. A person paid to Europe and with confidence and optimism, were focused on future

It occupies an important place in the economic structure of the agricultural economics. The climate is temperate with a mild Mediterranean influence. In combination with other natural resources, it creates opportunities for the cultivation of wheat, sesame, anise, especially maize and tobacco and cotton - being one of the best quality in the country. The region is famous for its vegetable production. There are many mulberry forests - a condition for development of silk growth. Livestock farming specializes in raising cattle, sheep and poultry. An important structural sector in the municipality is the food industry (70% share). It holds a solid share of the production of tobacco, beer and wine nationwide.  On its territory operate many private companies, mainly for the production of machinery for food, bread, meat and dairy products, apparel and more. 63% of the turnover on the territory of the municipality is implemented by the private sector.