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Is Sofia about to lose some of its air connections

Is Sofia about to lose some of its air connections

Shortly before the start of its concession contract, state-owned Sofia Airport unveiled a plan to drastically raise its fees. Complaints from the biggest airlines using the airport put the plan on hold until after the general election expected in March.


Small businesses’ big crisis

Small businesses’ big crisis

Small firms which make up more than 90% of companies in Bulgaria, were hit hardest by the Covid-19 crisis


The loneliest summer

The loneliest summer

While small towns on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast enjoy the return of domestic tourists, large resorts traditionally relying on foreigner visitors look deserted


Bulgaria strikes at AirBnB, Booking.com

Bulgaria strikes at AirBnB, Booking.com

After unsuccessfully trying to shut down the lodging sharing service, the GERB-led coalition government imposes a small fee on apartment owners


Top 25 in the fuel sector: The largest companies are at a crossroads

Top 25 in the fuel sector: The largest companies are at a crossroads

The sector performed well in 2018 but key challenges lie ahead – the Sofia Airport concession, the EU decision on trucks and the introduction of the toll tax in Bulgaria


Cruel summer

Cruel summer

For the first time in years, fewer visitors will stay at Bulgarian seaside resorts


Sofia by night

Sofia by night

Bulgarian capital appeared on the map of the globetrotters


Transport: EU road transport market gets tougher to operate

Transport: EU road transport market gets tougher to operate

Western Europe’s protectionist measures are a major issue for long-haul cargo carriers


The Sharing Economy of Bulgaria

The Sharing Economy of Bulgaria

Despite the government restrictions, Bulgarians prefer to use non-regulated services


THE YEAR OF THE RESTAURANTS

THE YEAR OF THE RESTAURANTS

BOLSTERED BY A FLOW OF TOURISTS AND ECONOMIC GROWTH, SOFIA’S CULINARY ENVIRONMENT KEEPS FLOURISHING


A million-dollar flight

A million-dollar flight

New York-listed IT firm PROS Holdings buys Sofia-based Vayant for $35 mln on of the top 3 IT acquisitions in Bulgaria


Transport: Hunger for Truck Drivers

Transport: Hunger for Truck Drivers

State-owned railway infrastructure company climbs to the top as road carriers lose revenues due to new EU regulations and unpredictable zones such as Turkey