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The real influence of Russia in Bulgaria, part 1: How it works and who is behind it
In this 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

The week: First industrial strike in 7 years, Special courts closed down, Bulgarian MIT opens-up
K Insights 15/04: One more thing to worry about this year, and at least two things to be hopeful about

Is the coalition going to survive? Six obstacles ahead
The four-party coalition wants to bury the rising number of contentious topics confronting it - but this can only work for a while

What’s next for the Bulgarian army after the war in Ukraine?
More significant NATO presence in the country and further investments in key military equipment are likely in the aftermath of the Russian invasion

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

100 Days in Power: Where is the coalition heading to?
Three months into its mandate, the ruling coalition is splintered and facing a myriad of crises and inter-institutional wars

The week: Borissov arrested, Central Bank chairmanship tears the coalition, Resilience Plan still not ok
Former PM Borissov arrested, Guerilla war over BNB shakes the coalition and the Plan is still NOT alright

Capital’s 2022 Business meets Gov’t conference: Highlights
Prime Minister Kiril Petkov slams Bulgaria’s ill-preparedness for war or emergencies during address to Capital Weekly and business sector guests

Tanks, refugees and unicorns - last week was one to remember
The Russian counterattack in the EU and Bulgaria is just starting. We have a unicorn startup, though

The long road to Kiev, still no budget and top 10 IT companies in Plovdiv
How Bulgaria and others helped Russia get to Kiev, still no budget and top 10 IT companies in Plovdiv

The week: It's all going well if you are a bank, but not if you're a mayor, and a small village has a big waste problem
The honeymoon ends fast for the new government, economic optimism rises

A reluctant NATO ally, OECD invitation 15 years in the waiting and a new name for Telenor
Sofia hopes for the best - and not much more - in NATO-Russia clash, Telenor turns into Yettel and changes coming to the Energy regulator

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