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Top earners of 2022

Top earners of 2022

Metals, chemicals, energy, weapons and a bit of gambling business: an unsurprising mix during a year marked by Russia's war on Ukraine


Business meets government for the 17th time: what’s next for Bulgaria in 2024

Business meets government for the 17th time: what’s next for Bulgaria in 2024

Joining the Eurozone by the end of 2025 is "quite realistic," while the rotation cabinet might last more than 18 months, PM Nikolay Denkov told the conference organized by Capital


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


The week: The case of the missing investments, (G)rain of protests, renewables boom

The week: The case of the missing investments, (G)rain of protests, renewables boom

How not to lose another decade


Bulgaria’s 100 largest companies: record revenue and profits for 2022

Bulgaria’s 100 largest companies: record revenue and profits for 2022

The Ukraine war has pushed the turnover of the companies in the K100 ranking to BGN 132 billion, or 60% up on the year before



The week: More than one storm brewing in the Black Sea, Brussels’ pressure and TurkStream revelations

The week: More than one storm brewing in the Black Sea, Brussels’ pressure and TurkStream revelations

Bulgaria, where natural catastrophes meet ungovernability


Balkan Industrial Park to operate the first closed electricity distribution grid in Bulgaria

Balkan Industrial Park to operate the first closed electricity distribution grid in Bulgaria

A huge solar park in Lovech is intended to supply power to future investors


Heatwave triggers higher export of electricity in Bulgaria for July

Heatwave triggers higher export of electricity in Bulgaria for July

The coal industry increased their production due to the higher demand in the region


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%


Who needs energy? Small Bulgarian municipality again thwarts BGN 1 billion wind park

Who needs energy? Small Bulgarian municipality again thwarts BGN 1 billion wind park

The local authority attempts to bypass a final ruling of the Supreme Administrative Court that would block the major investment in renewable energy


Bulgaria to sell Belene NPP equipment to Ukraine

Bulgaria to sell Belene NPP equipment to Ukraine

Ukraine can use it in the Khmelnitskyi NPP or as a backup for various other plants



Should you cancel your Black Sea holiday after the Kakhovka disaster? Not so fast

Should you cancel your Black Sea holiday after the Kakhovka disaster? Not so fast

So far there are no signs of pollution reaching the Bulgarian coastline


From net exporter, to importing electricity in one year: Why Bulgaria had record imports in May

From net exporter, to importing electricity in one year: Why Bulgaria had record imports in May

Things have quickly changed in the past 12 months for Bulgaria which traditionally balances out the energy systems in several Balkan countries


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 energy plants suffer from lower electricity prices but still report profits in 2023

Bulgarian energy plants suffer from lower electricity prices but still report profits in 2023

Nuclear and coal plants report very different financial results compared to 2022


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