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Largest employers: IT and arms industry booming despite workforce shortage
With a staff of more than 230,000 in total, the 100 biggest companies employ one in ten workers in Bulgaria

Immigration instead of integration: where are the Roma and why it matters (part II)
Between 40 and 50% of the country's Roma community now work abroad, bringing money into the country - but the state does not care

Beyond population decline: 5 takeaways from the 2021 census
Fewer working people, decimation of the North, migration as important as death - those are some of the basic lessons from the preliminary results of the demographic study published last week

The week: The cynicism of demographic mourners, final week of parliamentary dramas and GDP records
Politicians play deaf and blind on stagnant vaccinations, but mourn demographic collapse, pensions, GDP go up - and so could concession fees

Pension insurance with a pinch of politics
Deteriorating demographics pose a significant long-term challenge while systemic problem in the sector remain unaddressed

Corona-debt
Bulgaria raised 2.5 billion euro through the sale of Eurobonds under favorable conditions in September. The question is what the GERB-led government coalition will do with the money

Trends from Bulgaria’s regions
Changes at large local employers drive 2018 growth in several Bulgarian districts

The Burgas riddle
The region finds it hard to expand beyond tourism despite its strong economic profile, good infrastructure and quality of life

Bulgaria’s residential market calms after years of growth
Prices have stopped growing, as supply and demand have started to equalize

Stara Zagora's new groove
From industry to operas and luthiers, the region has the best economic growth potential in Bulgaria

Household consumption remains Bulgaria's economic growth driver
Gross domestic product grew by 3.6% y/y in the fourth quarter of 2017, with a negative contribution from net exports and weak investment