Fast Reads

Bulgaria revamps budget as coronavirus bites

The government has revised the 2020 budget to cope with the fiscal fallout from the coronavirus crisis

Six lessons from COVID 19

Bulgaria weathered the first part of the pandemic unexpectedly well but then started failing

The real estate market in Sofia shows first signs of recession

Sales increased in 2019 but, on average, prices stagnated

A budget to appeal to everyone

There is enough room for maneuvering in case of an economic downturn but reforms are nowhere in sight

Bulgaria’s residential market calms after years of growth

Prices have stopped growing, as supply and demand have started to equalize

Stara Zagora: The Unexpected Champion

The local economy recorded the highest growth rate among all Bulgarian regions in the past decade

The hub of northern Bulgaria

Pleven has many advantages: existing ones such as aviation training and medical education, and untapped ones like logistics and manufacturing

Will Volkswagen Arrive in Kremikovtzi?

Bulgaria has an unprecedented opportunity to attract a major car maker

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

Which are the Bulgarian economic centers?

In the last decade, the concentration of economic activities in just a few regions has increased

The one thing that frightens him

Prime Minister Boyko Borissov has a weak spot for protests - especially when they target him or touch on sensitive topics

Tourism and construction drive Bulgaria’s economic growth

Investment, consumption, and exports contributed to a 3.9% rise in GDP in the third quarter of 2017

А higher tax burden and a steep rise in public expenditure

The government is not using the good economic climate to balance the budget

There’s nothing better in store

PM Borissov’s third government is still fixated on stability, the momentum for crucial reforms seems to have stalled

Bulgaria: hands needed

Bulgaria’s labor market is struggling with a lack of workforce and increased labor cost

The Unholy Trinity

The three parties from the United Patriots might turn to be the bane of the third Borissov’ government

Automotive part manufacturers growing, mulling further investments

Bulgaria remains a cheap location for new enterprises but staff shortage becomes a problem