The real influence of Russia in Bulgaria, part 2: The real players

In the second article of a two-part series, KInsights explores how Putin’s war in Ukraine exposed that Bulgarian politics remains hostage to a powerful pro-Kremlin network holding key positions in the state

Houston, we have a (coalition and inflation) problem - but also a Resilience plan, at last

Ceaseless troubles for the ruling majority; more, yet pricier F-16s on the way & downgraded GDP forecast

What next for Justice reform?

The besieged cabinet has entered an inter-institutional war with the Prosecution, which has the backing of SJC and the parliamentary opposition

The day in 3 news: Parliament to decide on military aid to Ukraine this week, Foreign Ministry expels another Russian diplomat, SJC advances with bid to oust Geshev

The day in 3 news: Bulgaria to re-submit Recovery plan draft on 15 March, Manufacturing up 16.5% year-on-year in January, Gas interconnector with Greece postponed again until autumn

Day in 3 news: Justice Minister to demand Geshev’s resignation, Bank deposits surpass 100 bln BGN in December, Bulgaria among leading sports goods exporters

The day in 3 news: Telenor rebrands to Yettel, Parliament pushes energy regulator changes, Petkov and Geshev quizzed by MEPs in Brussels

If you can’t silence them, SLAPP them: a new wave of judicial attacks hits Bulgarian media

Court cases targeting critical journalists and publications intensify

The Russians are here! (again), The Macedonians are not, and (almost) everyone leaves Burgas

The silent cyber-war, flights & fights with a neighbor, go easy with the Energy regulator

The Recovery and Resilience Plan - where does Bulgaria currently stand?

6 billion euro are awaiting for Sofia to finalize the deal with Brussels

The day in 3 news: Parliament gathers with promise for a cabinet, Council of Europe calls for curbs on the Prosecutor-General, no new debt until 2022

The day in 3 news: Ninova quits as BSP leader, Economy slows to 0.4% growth in 3rd quarter, Pavlina Panova is first woman to head Constitutional Court

Who wants to be a President? A short guide to the main contenders

The entry of Anastas Gerdjikov and Lozan Panov into the race created some intrigue, but the real dangers to Rumen Radev’s reelection are the Covid crisis and rising energy prices

The Week: The inevitable fifth wave, the surf-master Radev and the boom of online retail

K Insights 22/10: grocery stores flourish while clothes shops go under

Ending with a bang: How the November elections got exciting

The entry of a brand new popular movement and two serious contenders for President Rumen Radev’s office have turned an already unpredictable 2 in 1 vote into a cliffhanger

The Week: A shipwreck of a state, record low interest rates and how to find friends in Bulgaria

COVID-19 mortality is still very high, a 30% rise in gas prices

The week: A very expensive winter is coming, the "disrupters" enter the political center and new cars sales grow fast

GERB, salaries and energy bills all head north

The day in 3 news: Workers protest halted state payments, Supreme court nominates six magistrates for EU Prosecutors, 85% of Bulgarians want more scrutiny over EU funds

The day in 3 news: Parties launch gov’t talks, Bulgaria still lures investment: US report, Energy Holding management fired

The week: Is Bulgaria the limp pig of EU regulation, coal is (still) here, minimum wage surpasses Montenegro

Also: New Parliament is up, as well as the new 12 bn. Leva Plan