Global pizza chain Papa Johns enters Bulgaria

The first three outlets in Sofia are due to open by the end of the year, with expansion to other cities to follow

The day in 3 news: 10% domestic electricity price hike likely in New Year; Sarafov stirs tensions with political moves; Mining sector rails against tax change

The week: The budget debacle, BETL sink, Schengen opens, GNR to play in Sofia

K Insights 13/12

Foreign companies in Bulgaria: a small but important boost to the economy

In 2022, they generated 15.5 billion euro added value and provided more than 400,000 jobs, Eurostat data show

The day in 3 news: Gov’t funds employee training with 37 mln. euro; House of Strawberries sold for 8 mln. euro; Independent Bulgarian Energy Exchange buys former UBB HQ for 6 mln. euro

BETL: Bulgaria’s newest financial pyramid

A British company promises fabulous profits by renting out batteries to charge phones. More than 12 thousand Bulgarians have already invested in the scheme

The ‘Trump Effect’ on Bulgaria's Economy: Too Early for Panic

Bulgarian manufacturers are likely to feel the impact of potential U.S. tariffs indirectly—through their integration into European supply chains

Team-GPT: Sofia to Silicon Valley in less than a year

The Bulgarian startup just raised 4.5 million dollars from American and British investors and is currently valued at 17.5 million dollars

Payhawk doubles revenues, but also reports significant loss

Revenues for 2023 have grown to 12.6 million euros, but the negative financial result swells to almost 35 million euro

Lukoil: outbidding Bulgarian business is just starting

More than a dozen contestants, including KazMunayGas, Socar and MOLD, still vie for the future of the Russian group's assets in the country

The week: The worst believers in the world, A historical debacle, John Malkovich enrages Bulgarian writers

K Insights Newsletter 25/10

Germany's struggles reveal an uncomfortable truth about Bulgaria's economy

Structural problems affecting Bulgaria’s largest trading partner will affect local industries that fail to adapt and diversify their clients

The day in 3 news: GERB likely election winner but 2nd place is close; UBB offers investors new service; YouTube Vlogger quizzed by police

The day in 3 news: Political instability could endanger Eurozone entry; Salaries continue to grow despite uncertainty; Real-estate is king

Rising Wages, Lagging Productivity: The End of Bulgaria’s Cheap Labor Advantage

Income growth in Bulgaria outpaces labor productivity by far, signaling the end of the low-cost labor model

A Scandinavian company is Sofia’s largest landlord

SEE Residential has six buildings with more than 200 apartments in the city center and plans to have 1000 by 2030

The week: The Romanian way

The boom on the other side of the Danube, Where did 4 billion leva go, the biggest Renter in Sofia

The day in 3 news: Social security income rises; Mini Maritsa seeks investors for solar project; Burgas-Istanbul catamaran tours begin

The day in 3 news: Ted Bed aims to boost 2% SK market share; Sopharma eyes international portfolio; Mauritius offers residency to Bulgarian buyers

Stabilization of the Office Market in Sofia Ahead of a New Wave of Projects in 2025

In the next two and a half years, approximately 220,000 square meters of new offices are expected to be completed.