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What’s next for the Bulgarian army after the war in Ukraine?
More significant NATO presence in the country and further investments in key military equipment are likely in the aftermath of the Russian invasion
Houston, we have a (coalition and inflation) problem - but also a Resilience plan, at last
Ceaseless troubles for the ruling majority; more, yet pricier F-16s on the way & downgraded GDP forecast
The second F-16 deal: late and more expensive
Despite political hopes that the second batch of 8 US-made fighters would be cheaper, the initial offer price stands at 1.7 billion USD - a third more than in 2019
Between a rock and a hard place: Bulgaria and the Ukraine crisis
Stuck in the middle of its allegiance to the Euroatlantic Alliance and its volatile domestic politics, Sofia is choosing to keep a low profile amidst rising NATO-Kremlin tensions
New government, new Covid plan, but would it work?
With a huge new wave of infections sweeping through the country, the Petkov cabinet announces alternative regional lockdown measures
Eagle Down: the systemic flaws that led to the crash of a MiG-29
Inadequate resources, an ageing fighter fleet, criminally few flying hours for pilots and poor training - just some of the problems plaguing the Bulgarian Air Force
US-based TrillerNet acquires Bulgarian streaming platform Fite
The deal is the biggest exit of LAUNCHub Ventures fund
The outgoing government shuts down the National COVID unit
Why does it matter and what does it mean for the pandemic response in Bulgaria?
There is a lot of misuse of EU money in Bulgaria. Brussels hardly notices
The European Anti-Fraud office has threatened charges in connection with 6 mln.euro procurement in Sofia. This shows both the potential and the failings of OLAF.
The Great Patriotic Rearmament
Despite the pandemic, Bulgaria went on a military spending spree in 2020 – and pledges to continue
Organized crime in Bulgaria: Five popular beliefs re-examined
Bulgaria, unfortunately, has built an image of a country deeply affected by organized crime
Geshev Unchained
The new Bulgarian Prosecutor General Ivan Geshev moved into first gear from the outset, picking fights with oligarchs, rural criminals and even the president himself. Is he aiming at something bigger than just crime busting?
Bulgarian Air Force finally gets on a westbound flight
The parliament ratified a deal to purchase eight new F-16 US made fighter jets
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
Bulgaria embarks on a massive rearmament program without clear priorities
The process of selecting a new jetfighter for the Air Force has demonstrated the Ministry of Defense’s inability to manage complex projects
Every breath we take
Sofia still faces a lack of efficient monitoring and initiative among the authorities to battle air pollution
Sofia has its competition
Plovdiv, Bulgaria’s second largest city, is turning into an alternative to the capital in terms of opportunities for business and tourism