Bulgaria and the global slowdown

Some industries are already losing steam

Bulgaria gliding on the waves of the economic cycle

The local economy continues to move in sync with European trends, while opportunities for reforms slowly dwindle

Economic outlook for Bulgaria remains (relatively) rosy

The chances of an impending recession are slim, the country’s forecast looks good compared to rising pessimism in Europe

Fast Reads

Bulgaria briefly enters EU’s political gameplay

Even though three Bulgarians were considered for four of the five top positions in the EU institutions, in the end Sofia got a second-tier spot in the European Commission.

What should Bulgaria expect from the euro?

It is now clear that euro zone membership has improved the economic performance of new member states

When Europe catches a cold

The European economy is losing steam, and Bulgarian national statistics show a disappointing investment and consumer activity

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

A lavish budget in election year

Government finance is set for a deficit in 2019 even though next year will likely be the last in the current positive economic cycle

Pride and pragmatism

Turkey’s homemade crisis is unlikely to lead to a fatal rupture with the West

Turbulence in Turkey is both bad and good news for Bulgaria

Bulgarian business may take a hit if the devaluation of the lira triggers a financial crisis spilling over into the real sector

The Bulgarian economy takes a pause

GDP kept up its 3.5% growth rate in the first quarter but Europe is slowing down. When will Bulgaria follow?

Migration and labor market in Bulgaria:

Future tides – model and scenarios

IMF: Higher efficiency is needed in public institutions to boost economic growth

Brussels' projections for the Bulgarian economy dip

Is the Bulgarian economy already operating at its potential?

The authorities need to start looking for new growth engines

Fibank in hunt for strategic partner

Bulgaria’s third largest lender beefing up capital buffers

EC remains moderately optimistic about Bulgarian economy in 2017

IMF raises Bulgarian GDP growth forecast by 0.1 pp to 2.9% in 2017

Not so stressful test

The banking system review was expectedly positive, yet questions remain

Ministry of Finance predicts moderate growth in the next three years

The economy will suffer from depressed external demand but domestic consumption will support growth