The ‘Trump Effect’ on Bulgaria's Economy: Too Early for Panic

Bulgarian manufacturers are likely to feel the impact of potential U.S. tariffs indirectly—through their integration into European supply chains

Team-GPT: Sofia to Silicon Valley in less than a year

The Bulgarian startup just raised 4.5 million dollars from American and British investors and is currently valued at 17.5 million dollars

Payhawk doubles revenues, but also reports significant loss

Revenues for 2023 have grown to 12.6 million euros, but the negative financial result swells to almost 35 million euro

Lukoil: outbidding Bulgarian business is just starting

More than a dozen contestants, including KazMunayGas, Socar and MOLD, still vie for the future of the Russian group's assets in the country

The week: The worst believers in the world, A historical debacle, John Malkovich enrages Bulgarian writers

K Insights Newsletter 25/10

Germany's struggles reveal an uncomfortable truth about Bulgaria's economy

Structural problems affecting Bulgaria’s largest trading partner will affect local industries that fail to adapt and diversify their clients

The day in 3 news: GERB likely election winner but 2nd place is close; UBB offers investors new service; YouTube Vlogger quizzed by police

The day in 3 news: Political instability could endanger Eurozone entry; Salaries continue to grow despite uncertainty; Real-estate is king

Rising Wages, Lagging Productivity: The End of Bulgaria’s Cheap Labor Advantage

Income growth in Bulgaria outpaces labor productivity by far, signaling the end of the low-cost labor model

A Scandinavian company is Sofia’s largest landlord

SEE Residential has six buildings with more than 200 apartments in the city center and plans to have 1000 by 2030

The week: The Romanian way

The boom on the other side of the Danube, Where did 4 billion leva go, the biggest Renter in Sofia

The day in 3 news: Social security income rises; Mini Maritsa seeks investors for solar project; Burgas-Istanbul catamaran tours begin

The day in 3 news: Ted Bed aims to boost 2% SK market share; Sopharma eyes international portfolio; Mauritius offers residency to Bulgarian buyers

Stabilization of the Office Market in Sofia Ahead of a New Wave of Projects in 2025

In the next two and a half years, approximately 220,000 square meters of new offices are expected to be completed.

The day in 3 news: Gloom grips industry; MPs’ monkey business could be costly; Deposit needed for energy storage investment

BlackPeak Capital invests 8 million euros in Vratsa-based Intelligent Security Systems for a 42% stake

The manufacturer of electromechanical components was founded 30 years ago and has 220 employees and 28 million levs in revenue

National Bank and FSC to sheriff crypto’s Wild West

A new law on crypto-assets introduces regulation of the sector in the country, which will require the licensing of service providers

The day in 3 news: Young Bulgarians are investors; Zaharieva gets startup EU role; Inflation down for 2nd month in a row

The day in 3 news: Crypto regulation comes to Bulgaria; Medical sector pirates Oracle; European slowdown triggers domestic stagnation

The week: Time to escape the German economic embrace

The German curse of the industry, Peevski wins, BNB tries to curb house lending