The week: No EU money and other risks for Bulgaria, No new head of BNB (for now), and a whole new fascist to worry about

K Insights 27/08: Bulgaria’s risky autumn, where do we invest and Sofia is great in tech

The day in 3 news: Economy grows, Parliament apologizes for police beatings in 2020, Canpipe tie-up gets OK to build gas link with Serbia

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

The day in 3 news: Cabinet allows Sofia Airport concession fees delay, Life expectancy in Bulgaria down 1,5 years in 2020, Only 4% of SMEs received Covid help

The day in 3 news: BSP’s Ninova seeks moratorium on govt deals, Economedia publisher acquitted over money laundering charges, Sofia property prices up 8,5 percent in 2020

The day in 3 news: US senators say corruption threatens bilateral ties with Bulgaria, Borissov promises GDP growth of 35 billion euro, Parliament rejects BSP motion to purchase Sputnik V vaccine

The gambling war

The attack on gambling tycoon Vasil Bozhkov is yet another example of how politics and business in Bulgaria are intertwined

The Hospitable Sporting Nation

Still living off its faded sports glory, Bulgaria now dreams of hosting European and World Cup football championships, instead of investing in the development of sports

Boyko Borissov is stirred; but not yet shаken

Expectations that the May 2019 European Parliament elections would trigger a dramatic crisis of confidence in Bulgaria’s ruling GERB party following the real estate scandal did not materialize

A dance with anti-liberalism

There are enough signals that Bulgaria is on the verge of joining the illiberal camp of Hungary and Poland in the EU, yet the government dare not take the final step

Fast Reads

The words you need to know this month

Treti pol. Samoubit. Majko horo

Why is Kellner buying Bulgaria’s Nova TV?

The richest Czech will combine media and telecoms businesses in Bulgaria and the region, which he may resell in the future

A negative assessment of Bulgaria’s investment climate

The decision of Czech energy group CEZ to put up for sale its Bulgarian assets reveals the unfriendly side of Bulgaria’s investment environment.

Techno War

The owner of Technomarket Delayn Peeveski has found a way to make his company thrive – by not paying its dues