Search

242 results

Bulgaria’s coal transition triggers massive protests and political tension: Miners say no, market says yes

Bulgaria’s coal transition triggers massive protests and political tension: Miners say no, market says yes

The biggest coal transition in Bulgaria is set to begin but political tension is rising rapidly



The 50 most dynamic companies: Another burst of energy

The 50 most dynamic companies: Another burst of energy

Revenues of the fastest-growing large companies jumped by an average of 139% in 2022


100 days of the Denkov-Gabriel gov’t: what was (not) done?

100 days of the Denkov-Gabriel gov’t: what was (not) done?

Beyond its pro-Ukrainian tilt, the cabinet has so far only been noted for its appointment scandals, its dependency on MRF and the absence of promised key reforms



The founder of the largest Bulgarian insurer has been shot in Sofia

The founder of the largest Bulgarian insurer has been shot in Sofia

Alexey Petrov - founder of Lev Ins, which insured the reconstruction of Camp Nou, was a visible remnant of the 90s and a key figure in business and politics


What’s next for Bulgaria’s coal power plans?

What’s next for Bulgaria’s coal power plans?

The government is preparing a final recovery plan proposal and is now planning to close 800 MW of coal-fired capacity and limit the capacity of Maritsa East TPPS by 30%




Agropolychim to double nitrogen fertilizer production with 250 million euro investment

Agropolychim to double nitrogen fertilizer production with 250 million euro investment

The Devnya-based plant will increase its capacity to 1.5 million tons in five years


Ukraine’s Zelensky arrives on an unannounced visit to Bulgaria

Ukraine’s Zelensky arrives on an unannounced visit to Bulgaria

The president of the beleaguered nation is meeting the cabinet, MPs from the ruling majority and his Bulgarian counterpart on his surprise one-day sojourn to Bulgaria




BHTC plans further expansion in Bulgaria, 1 bln levs turnover in five years

BHTC plans further expansion in Bulgaria, 1 bln levs turnover in five years

The German manufacturer of automotive climate control systems will invest a further 10 to 20 million euro in its plant near Sofia


"Terrorism with possible intent": The failure to prosecute the NRA hacking

"Terrorism with possible intent": The failure to prosecute the NRA hacking

Four years after the NRA hack, prosecutors filed an indictment with numerous discrepancies that raise big questions


The week: First red flags for the new majority, Geshev’s last stand and a dead man crossing borders

The week: First red flags for the new majority, Geshev’s last stand and a dead man crossing borders

Is the second "historic compromise" going to end up like the first?


Bulgarian economy: the start of a slowdown

Bulgarian economy: the start of a slowdown

The main growth drivers reached an inflection point in Q1 2023



Need a windfall tax? Look at the Bulgarian nuclear money-making machine

Need a windfall tax? Look at the Bulgarian nuclear money-making machine

Kozloduy NPP is one of the most profitable companies in South-East Europe


How Romania overtook Bulgaria

How Romania overtook Bulgaria

The biggest difference between the two countries is the degree of success in their fight against corruption