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Five forecasts for Bulgaria’s housing market in 2022
Most expectations are for more of the same, but rising interest rates and soaring prices of construction materials might cool down the sector
The Wines and Wineries of Western Thrace
The regions of Plovdiv and Pazardzhik are a treasure trove for lovers of high-quality locally sourced red wines
18 steps to government: What did the parties decide after a week of negotiations?
Cabinet talks led by election winner We Continue the Change run smoother than the previous two attempts, but difficult steps still have to be taken
Bulgaria explained: Why do Bulgarians live in overcrowded apartments?
Еvery Tuesday we look at the Eurostat regional yearbook statistics and explain some curious data on Bulgaria
Sofia’s new residential district
Investors plan to inject 60 mln euro in a new complex of up to 3,300 apartments near the Central Railway Station
Bulgarians still prefer to invest in real estate
Low mortgage rates, steady economic growth, and rising personal incomes fuel a surge in demand for real estate, shows a report by Nielsen Admosphere
Demand for housing is on the rise
The housing market was active in the first quarter of the year, pushing property prices upwards
Who owns Bulgaria’s beaches?
Beach concessions remain reserved territory for selected players - mainly people said to have been connected with mafia-style structures in the past and owners of big hotel chains
Forgotten scandals
An update to the list of transgressions of the powerful that remained buried in the news of protests and pandemics.
Borissov’s house of cards is shaking
The Bulgarian prime minister is facing a public storm, leaking of secrets and a rampant prosecution service. This promises turbulence ahead for him and the country.
The real estate market in Sofia shows first signs of recession
Sales increased in 2019 but, on average, prices stagnated
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
Brussels abandons push for reforms in Bulgaria’s justice system
The European Commission decided that 13 years of tutoring without progress are enough
Bulgaria’s residential market calms after years of growth
Prices have stopped growing, as supply and demand have started to equalize
Players to watch: Borissov’s demoted lieutenant
Tsvetan Tsvetanov, the senior lieutenant of GERB leader Boyko Borissov and parliamentary whip, fell from grace in less than three months because of Apartmentgate
GERB’s real (estate) troubles have just begun
A series of real estate scandals involving senior politicians, predominantly from the ruling GERB party or with ties to it, triggered hitherto unseen public outrage and serial resignations. The more profound effects are still to be felt
Bearish mood keeps grip on Sofia exchange despite lenders’ rally
Earnings season fails to turn the tide