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How Bulgaria’s internet slowed down

How Bulgaria’s internet slowed down

Network speed in the country was the fourth fastest in the world in 2009, yet now it ranks 53rd. Why?


Bulgaria’s Metrilo sells business to France’s Sendinblue

Bulgaria’s Metrilo sells business to France’s Sendinblue

The customer analytics and intelligent marketing company is valued at some 2.6 mln euro


Sofia’s hottest new contemporary art center

Sofia’s hottest new contemporary art center

The emergence of the Regional Centre for Contemporary Arts "Toplotsentrala" in South Park has the potential to fan the flames of Sofia's cultural scene


Bulgaria was the European gate for NSO Group’s spying software

Bulgaria was the European gate for NSO Group’s spying software

Through the local company Circles, the Israelis received an export permit for their product, which can be used to eavesdrop on human rights activists, journalists, dissidents, and politicians




Migrants have returned, will they stay?

Migrants have returned, will they stay?

Bulgaria has been losing people to the West for decades. COVID-19 rearranged that.


How much has Dr. Ruja pocketed?

How much has Dr. Ruja pocketed?

Until the fall of 2016 the OneCoin scheme earned 3.3 billion euro with a profit of 2 billion euro


TOP 12 in arms industry: Slower growth

TOP 12 in arms industry: Slower growth

After a record-breaking 2017, manufacturers and traders reported a downturn. The sector’s profit fell by half in 2018 compared to the previous year


SOFIX remains lower YTD despite first monthly gain in 2019

SOFIX remains lower YTD despite first monthly gain in 2019

Investors find refuge in real estate investment trusts


Bulgaria continues its weapons export spree

Bulgaria continues its weapons export spree

Saudi Arabia consolidates its place as a top small arms export destination for the third year running, despite human rights abuses and uncertainty about where weapons end up


Meet the cities: The northern island

Meet the cities: The northern island

In spite of its infrastructure woes and the lack of large new investments, Varna remains a point of interest and a city full of subdued energy. It’s time to release that energy and support it.


Landing in Bulgaria: a difficult mission

Landing in Bulgaria: a difficult mission

The country has only three properly functioning civilian airports


Sofia by night

Sofia by night

Bulgarian capital appeared on the map of the globetrotters


Arms: Exploding results

Arms: Exploding results

The rapid growth in the turnover of arms manufacturers and traders is probably nearing its end


CEZ case confirms the doubts about Bulgaria's institutions

CEZ case confirms the doubts about Bulgaria's institutions

Friedrich Naumann Foundation director for SEE Daniel Kaddik


A mysterious investor takes over the largest energy business in Bulgaria

A mysterious investor takes over the largest energy business in Bulgaria

Sale of Bulgarian assets of Czech energy conglomerate CEZ to little known Bulgarian company Inercom raises eyebrows and stirs political tensions


Fast Reads

Fast Reads


Agriculture: Yet Another Year of Low Prices

Agriculture: Yet Another Year of Low Prices

Over half of the biggest agri companies saw revenues drop in 2016. Most firms reported profits, albeit at narrower margins.