Day in 3 news: US firm KKR buys Maritza-Iztok 3 owner ContourGlobal, Unemployment rate shrinks by a fifth in Q1, Senior US diplomat meets Prime Minister Kiril Petkov

Bulgaria’s liberation from Russian gas

The apocalypse dreaded by many after Gazprom stopped its supplies to Bulgaria did not materialize – on the contrary, it became clear that Sofia can reduce its dependence on Moscow gas

The day in 3 news: Petkov visits Washington, Bulgaria wants a 2-year derogation from planned EU oil embargo on Russia, 9 May welcomed by Victory day, pro-Ukraine marches

What happens if Russian gas supply is turned off for the EU? Assessing fuel switch and the role of the electricity sector

Short-term possibilities of the overall European electricity market to reduce its gas demand in the period from 2022-2024

Bulgaria can manage without Russian gas, but will have to pay up for it

Gazprom halts gas deliveries to Bulgaria, which is almost 100% dependent on imports from Russia. Imports from Romania and Greece can substitute it, but at a cost

The week: Borissov arrested, Central Bank chairmanship tears the coalition, Resilience Plan still not ok

Former PM Borissov arrested, Guerilla war over BNB shakes the coalition and the Plan is still NOT alright

The day in 3 news: Bulgaria quits two Comecon banks; Energy Minister sees risks to Bulgaria’s energy supply; Tourism municipalities hardest hit by the pandemic

The brief 5G war

Bidding for frequencies in the 3.6 GHz range was quick and with no surprises

Digital startups get funding, BDB acquires stake in baby-shoe maker, Automotive sector expands near Plovdiv

Short business stories from the past month

Bulgaria's bright side: When smart ideas turn into business

French macarons in Sofia & First street-food park & Robots + LEGO = success

Bulgarian automobile market: Growing but getting older

In 2019, the share of diesel engines and vehicles that were more than 20 years old kept increasing

The words you need to know this month

Spas from Kocherinovo. 80% Debili. Koumgate