Reports

The fragmentation of Bulgarian party politics makes it very difficult to pursue a coherent reform program

GERB still has better chances to form a government than BSP

The two-time PM may try to repeat the 2013-2014 feat, expecting BSP to fail again

A famous TV host wants to change the electoral system in an attempt to root out the existing political class. Majoritarianism will most probably solidify it

Six months ago Rumen Radev was Air Force Commander almost unknown to the public. Today he’s arguably the most important person in Bulgarian politics.

Prosecutor General Sotir Tsatsarov uses his unchecked powers to harass politicians, while Bulgarians still wait to see the first successful anti-corruption investigation against a politician

He promises cheaper fuel, cheaper medications and labor camps for corrupt politicians. He also doesn’t care who will become his coalition partner, so expect him in the next cabinet

The ex-justice minister is one of the very few Bulgarian ministers who has resigned after realizing he can’t achieve his political goals. Then, he launched his own party to pursue them.

The new edition of the Bulgarian university ranking system shows a better connection between education and the job market, but there is still lack of specialists in some business fields

The European Union is again tremendously important

Bulgaria’s decision to delay the nomination of its new European Commissioner because of domestic political expediency adds to the feeling in Brussels that the country is a second-class member state

Sofia doesn’t know how to handle the big country at its South Eastern border and the growing instability in Turkey creates a long-term risk for Bulgaria

A prolonged political instability may lead to U-turn of the current possitive fiscal policy

A sign of increased competiveness of the national economy

The manufacturing sector is pushing wages up

More than a year after its official opening and four CEOs later the first technology park in Bulgaria still faces unclear future

The procurement procedure for a road toll system has been going on for ten months and there is no sign that it will be finalized soon

The owner of Technomarket Delayn Peeveski has found a way to make his company thrive – by not paying its dues

The transaction values the Bulgarian company at €120 million

Greece’s Yioula sells Bulgaria’s second largest glass producer

Two years after the biggest IT deal in Bulgaria’s corporate history - the acquisition of Telerik by the US Progress - high expectations meet not so rosy reality

Steel production has recovered after eight years of decline and non-ferrous metal production remains stable

In 2016 the sector slowed down a little after years of frantic growth

After a wild ride at the end of 2016, Bulgarian stock market is looking for direction

Belgium’s KBC acquires UBB, the fourth-largest lender in Bulgaria, for 610 million euro in the biggest bank merger in the southeast European country

The issue of related party investments is noted by the regulator but is not addressed head on

Bulgaria’s energy system will need to go through major transformation to meet the requirements of the new EU policy drive for clean energy

The Czech power utility company has had twelve years of bumpy presence in the country

The Russian gas giant will need to adjust its long-term contract prices according to spot prices

A small but growing group of young people that doesn’t worship rules and rarely fears the unknown strives to be the engine of growth in the country

Sorosoids vs. Rubladzhii. Brown media. StaLbilnost (StaLbility)