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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.
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