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When Europe catches a cold
The European economy is losing steam, and Bulgarian national statistics show a disappointing investment and consumer activity
Brexit: What if there is no deal?
Although highly unlikely, the risk of UK’s departure from the EU without a formal agreement is still looming
Plovdiv is Culture
Bulgaria’s second largest city is co-hosting the European capital of culture in 2019. These are some of the program’s highlights
Bulgaria’s economy loses steam
Gross domestic product growth slowed down to 3.0% year-on-year in the third quarter due to weakening exports and investment
When not failing is a great success
Bulgaria did not finish its presidency of the Council of EU with a new shiny image as many had hoped but it proved it can run the bloc’s day-to-day affairs
Political responsibility cannot be imported from abroad
Bulgaria and other East European countries still lack institutional frameworks that hold politicians accountable
Ten Bulgarians to know in Brussels
Who are the people to call when trying to decipher the upcoming Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the EU
What Bulgaria wants from its presidency of the Council of the EU
Sofia hopes to make a breakthrough on the country’s membership in the Schengen area and Eurozone. It also hopes to change its image as an underachiever.
Households driving economic growth
The value of goods produced in Bulgaria increased by 3.6% year-on-year in the second quarter driven by a surge in domestic demand
The new Bulgarian Commissioner
Mariya Gabriel will be responsible for the European Commissions’ digital policies
Bulgaria: Unfit for Brexit
Sofia is set to be a bystander in the process of the UK leaving the EU, although it will be in its epicenter during its presidency of the bloc
Borissov 3.0: the European patriot
The new government will reaffirm Bulgaria's euroatlantic orientation to balance the increased power of the nationalist parties
A calm before the storm?
After a wild ride at the end of 2016, Bulgarian stock market is looking for direction
Building Irrelevancy in EU
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
Does Bulgaria have a post-Brexit economic policy?
Attempts to lure companies willing to leave the UK is not a top priority for Sofia
Bulgarian politics might be on the verge of systemic change
This is hardly good news for the country as it may lead to instability and turbulence