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The industrial future of south-central Bulgaria
Stara Zagora’s coal-powered energy sector faces uncertain prospects, but local industrial zones have economic potential

The lifeline train of the Rhodope mountain
Bulgaria’s last narrow gauge train continues to serve remote communities as it celebrates 100 years

Why Burgas is still catching-up with other big cities
The Black sea urban center looks for potential new investors in high-tech manufacturing to attract employees from the apparel and food industries

The year of recovery
The Bulgarian economy may return to pre-crisis growth rates as early as the fourth quarter of 2021 but the recovery process is uneven

A tale from the (still) captured state, new elections and the Russians are coming... for now
K Insights 07/05: there are money for COVID-measures until June; who is the largest builder in Bulgaria

TurkStream’s hidden costs: lost lives and damage to the environment
The Russian pipeline through Bulgaria received notable support from the state and was built with breathtaking speed - with a cost

Where would the economy be without EU funds
Bulgaria’s GDP was 16.7% higher last year, compared with 2013. Half of the increase is owed to money coming from the EU

Promises, promises: How will Bulgaria look like according to the economic programs of the parties
The main parties’ pledges in the fields of taxation, finance, pensions, energy and business development policy

The labor market’s new groove
Fewer hirings ‘at any cost’, more flexible employment options, and cautious wage growth are among the new trends in the labor market prompted by the coronavirus

The industrial map of Bulgaria
What do we know about jobs, growth and geography of the mechatronics and automotive sector

The small industrial powerhouse in northern Bulgaria
Located right in the center of the country, Gabrovo’s industry-heavy economy is among the leaders in terms of GDP per capita, but ailing demographics are still a challenge that needs to be addressed

Wealthier, spending less and slowly recovering: the Bulgarian economy at the end of 2020
Unsurprisingly, GDP shrank in the fourth quarter. Wages were up, exports made a surprising comeback in December, and deflation will return for a while


Bulgaria's budget in crisis
Balanced fiscal policy takes a sharp turn towards rapid spending in the hope of election win next year