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

The second F-16 deal: late and more expensive

Despite political hopes that the second batch of 8 US-made fighters would be cheaper, the initial offer price stands at 1.7 billion USD - a third more than in 2019

The day in 3 news: Bulgaria can only send protective gear to Ukraine, Free healthcare for refugees, Foreign debt goes up nominally, down as % of GDP: BNB

The day in 3 news: PM Petkov to chair National Anti-Corruption Council; Bulgaria records lowest stock electricity price in 5 weeks; No more masks from April

The war for sunflower oil and Bulgaria’s role in the market

In Bulgaria, the sunflower oil business was worth close to 1.5 bln levs (767 million euro) last year

The day in 3 news: Thousands gather at pro-Ukrainian rally in Sofia, Boris Johnson announces troop deployment to Bulgaria, EU Prosecution gives details on first fraud investigation in Bulgaria

The week: 100 days of hell, the missing half a billion and a mysterious crash at a large dam

A baptism of fire, a new port on the Aegean and an ambassador worth throwing out

The day in 3 news: NATO approves 4 new battlegroups, including in Bulgaria, Prosecution probes Assen Vassilev, Sofia withdraws ambassador to Moscow

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

Bulgarian government’s decision to buy 1.1 mln tons of cereals provoked market chaos

Representatives of the sector believe that the offered price is half the international market price and complain of illegal suspension of exports

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

The day in 3 news: PM Petkov to discuss more aid for Ukraine with US Defence Secretary; Force majeure tabled in wake of war; Unemployment was 5.3% in 2021

The day in 3 news: Ukraine’s ambassador asks GERB for aid; Bulgaria has work for 150,000 Ukrainian refugees; Decreasing trust in Government: Trend

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

Bulgaria to suffer weaker growth, higher inflation over war in Ukraine

Exports to Russia and Ukraine account for only 2.4% of Bulgaria’s total, but supply chains have been destroyed

The week: Russian tanks steal our common future, stacking up on grain, some good ideas

K Insights 11/03: economy grows (pre-war), some unicorns

All plans for inflation and growth will be reconsidered: Finance minister Assen Vassilev

We have no signals that 2024 is not an achievable target date for the adoption of the euro, says the Deputy Prime Minister

The day in 3 news: Bulgaria enters Russian "unfriendly" list, National Bank auctions 500 mln BGN in securities on 14 March, State imposes informal ban on wheat exports amidst plans to stock up

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