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Bulgaria gliding on the waves of the economic cycle
The local economy continues to move in sync with European trends, while opportunities for reforms slowly dwindle
Is State Capitalism Marching On?
Within a brief period, Bulgaria’s government has aggressively injected billions of levs into key sectors, and has effectively started nationalizing businesses
Bulgaria's sluggish advance in the EU
The economy has grown, industry is turning towards higher technology, but reforms have stagnated, hindering the country’s potential
A budget to appeal to everyone
There is enough room for maneuvering in case of an economic downturn but reforms are nowhere in sight
The Burgas riddle
The region finds it hard to expand beyond tourism despite its strong economic profile, good infrastructure and quality of life
Storm clouds gather over Europe's economy
Bulgaria’s economic growth slows to 3.3% in the second quarter of 2019, in line with the general European trend
Stara Zagora: The Unexpected Champion
The local economy recorded the highest growth rate among all Bulgarian regions in the past decade
Export growth slows, yet value added grows
Bulgarian exports rose at a nominally disappointing annual rate in 2018 but goods sold abroad have become more specialized
What should Bulgaria expect from the euro?
It is now clear that euro zone membership has improved the economic performance of new member states
When Europe catches a cold
The European economy is losing steam, and Bulgarian national statistics show a disappointing investment and consumer activity
Meet the cities: The northern island
In spite of its infrastructure woes and the lack of large new investments, Varna remains a point of interest and a city full of subdued energy. It’s time to release that energy and support it.
Economic Disparity Between Regions in Bulgaria Remains High
A business revival is visible everywhere, but stronger regions pull ahead, while the weaker ones still lag behind
Bulgaria’s economy loses steam
Gross domestic product growth slowed down to 3.0% year-on-year in the third quarter due to weakening exports and investment
A lavish budget in election year
Government finance is set for a deficit in 2019 even though next year will likely be the last in the current positive economic cycle
GDP growth keeping pace with the flow
Bulgaria’s economic expansion has slowed down in the second quarter in parallel with the trend in Europe
Bulgaria’s rocky path to the euro
Sofia received a formal promise to join the euro, but it will need to follow a longer procedure in comparison with earlier applicants
The Bulgarian economy takes a pause
GDP kept up its 3.5% growth rate in the first quarter but Europe is slowing down. When will Bulgaria follow?