Can Bulgaria become a regional battery hub?

The country has the potential to become a regional leader in energy storage - if it doesn't blow its own chances

Nip-Tuck RRP investments: which projects remain and which are dropped

Plumbing for small settlements, the new train system and the 112 emergency number are among the projects dropped. Other investments worth BGN 2 billion remain in the "risk group"

The week: EU funds: the rise of the cities

A quiet financial revolution, An ex-minister indictment gone wrong, Paying for your religion

The week: And justice for all?

The democratic facade comes crumbling down, an AI factory is coming, and hopefully, some trains at last

Economic growth surpasses expectations with 2.8% growth

Household consumption remains a driver, government spending also contributes

The week: The subtle art of outsourcing, wasting water and behaving badly

K Insights newsletter 07/03

Day in 3 news: Cabinet rocked by bust-up with Dogan; PM wants EU recovery money to go to military; Education Ministry allots 1.5m levs to teacher training

Energy connectivity is key to future security

Energy innovations and energy grid efficiency were discussed by energy ministers from Bulgaria, Azerbaijan, Moldova, Hungary, and the United Kingdom

The Zhelyazkov cabinet program: familiar intentions but nothing reformist

Among the novelties is that the government now aims to increase military spending to 2.5% of GDP

The day in 3 news: Court returns case against Petyo "the Euro" Petrov; Vidin's industrial zone seeks contractor; Former customs chief’s trial is stalled

Cheaper energy boosts Zlatna Panega Cement’s profit in 2023

The company invested 9.3 million euro, including in a solar power plant covering 10% of its consumption

The week: Mad World

Mental health reality check, same old new budget and a final euro push

NEK’s new batteries

The state energy company will upgrade its portfolio with energy storage systems for several hydropower plants, and part of the financing has been secured

Day in 3 news: Industrial Park in Svishtov Nears Construction; WCC-DB Demand Equal Pension Contributions for Public and Private Sector Workers; EU Takes Bulgaria to Court Over Bad Loan Directive

Day in 3 news: Deputy PM sceptical about Recovery Plan payment; BSP seeks cap on hikes of staple foods; Healthy Bars to build new factory worth 40 m

Ski Lifts’ Shutdown Brings Chaos to Visitors of Bulgaria’s Iconic Vitosha Mountain

A decade-long dispute between private owners, the state, and environmentalists has severely hampered access to the mountain overlooking Sofia

Berlin-based AirHelp acquires Bulgaria's ClaimCompass

The deal's value remains confidential; ClaimCompass is now transitioning its clients to AirHelp's platform

The day in 3 news: Hydropower plants fitted with energy storage systems; Lukoil’s Bulgarian assets up for sale; Zero tolerance for train accidents in safety overhaul

The week: Borissov returns, Euro is around the corner, And Trakia highway is the deadliest in Europe

K insights newsletter 17/01

The day in 3 news: Zhelyazkov’s cabinet sees GERB retake reins; Targovishte Industrial Park launches tender; Software firm Codery acquires Devision