Day in 3 news: EU expects 2.1% GDP growth for Bulgaria in 2022, Eight parties would enter parliament in early election, Unemployment at record low in April

The day in 3 news: World Bank to meet gov’t in Sofia; EBRD cuts Bulgaria’s GDP forecast to 2.2% in 2022; T-bonds issued on international market

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

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: Sofia emerges on Hi-Tech map, road cartels still hold sway and Bulgarians don’t like Putin anymore

K Insights 21/4: The two roads ahead for Bulgaria and strike season is upon us

The day in 3 news: BNB without new governor; BSP wants paper ballots reinstated; Geshev calls of specialized prosecution unconstitutional

The day in 3 news: Goodbye, specialized prosecution; Varna’s mayor Portnih accused of pollution of Varna Lake; Average annual income was 7705 levs in 2021

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

WCC nominee Andrei Gyurov exits race for BNB governor; BNB cuts 2022 GDP forecast to 2.1%; Bulgaria sold 250 mln euro of T-bonds

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: Armed Forces to boost Black Sea defense; Business confidence down in March; Health insurance for Ukrainian refugees in Bulgaria

The Coalition duel for the National Bank

In an attempt to thwart the election of TISP’s Lyubomir Karimanski for governor of BNB with the votes of the opposition, WCC nominated their parliamentary head Andrei Gyurov for the post

The day in 3 news: PM: Russia uses local-level corruption to influence the Balkans; Bulgarian Navy checks mine alert in the Black Sea; Prosecution refuses to investigate Peevski

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 day in 3 news: Pro-Ukraine mass march on Thursday, WCC nominates Andrey Gyurov to head National Bank, Parliament votes to dissolve specialized court

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

A house in Barcelona returns to haunt Boyko Borissov

For two years, the State Prosecution kept silent about the Spanish money laundering investigation linked to the former Prime Minister with the excuse that the Catalan police had not sent any intel to Bulgaria. Now two reports have suddenly emerged