E-commerce keeps Bulgaria’s courier service market buoyant in 2022

The revenues of the top 20 companies in the sector reached 1.175 billion levs

Day in 3 news: MiO Chief Secretary withdraws resignation, Early election and vote for MEPs on June 9, Bulgaria opposes resolution on Israel at UNHRC

The week: Fly, don't float - Bulgaria enters Schengen

Schengen entry is upon us, Who wants to be a Prime Minister, A very rich church

Top 25 agricultural machinery dealers increase revenue by a third in 2022

All the importers in the top 25 have registered a profitable year

Fertilizers remain vulnerable to the impact of the Ukraine war, trade restrictions

Prices fall from record highs but stay steadily elevated

The day in 3 news: Borissov Threatens New Elections; Denkov Rallies Support For Ukraine; New Regulation For Minors

Fruit and vegetables: Top firms’ incomes rise, yet problems remain

In 2022, the total revenues of the 10 largest companies in the sector exceeded 95 million levs

The week: What a Big Mac can tell us about the future of Sofia

Sofia gets really expensive, Peevski gets a post, and Real Estate keeps booming

Economic Trends That Will Impact Bulgaria in 2024

Four leading Bulgarian economists highlight the most significant trends of 2023.

Rose oil is on its way to becoming a medicinal ingredient

This will open up a new niche and market for the sector, which is currently feeling insecure and still risks damage from controversial European regulations

The week: To leave or not to leave, that’s Lukoil’s question

Russian oil derogation shenanigans, Bulgarian PISA tower crumbles, good times for bankers and farmers

The day in 3 news: Natural gas price rises by 6.5%; Terrorists still penetrating Bulgaria; Bultex to invest 45 million levs in new base

Bulgaria’s Top 50 Retailers in 2022: Inflation spurs turnovers

Kaufland remains leader, while Lidl approaches the top with a turnover of nearly 2 billion levs

Bulgaria’s least indebted 50 companies in 2022

The average debt-to-asset ratio remains near 50%, narrowing slightly

The day in 3 news: Coalition tensions mount over Lukoil, Dogan’s Varna plant sued for 35 million levs, Minister says 30% of roads need repair

The week: A very sudden twist

Slapping Russia in the face, Borissov is not corrupt, Open-air teaching gets a boost

The week: Military investment is knocking on the door, A budget is born, and a Bulgarian business boom

K Insights 28/07

Fuel exports to Ukraine: neither secret, nor through Lukoil

Bulgaria sold a record volume of fuels to Ukraine in 2022

Inter Cars Bulgaria: The way to the top

The Polish company’s Bulgarian unit has become number one in the local auto parts market in ten years, reporting revenue growth of over 50% for 2021.

The day in 3 news: Vote to be overseen via mobile phones; 50% of Bulgarians do not shop online; Caravan leasing platform raises EUR 60 k