The Day in 3 news: Bulgarian Energy Holding issues 600m euros in bonds to refinance debt; Sofia mulls higher construction fees; Exports drop but imports grow in early 2025

Lufthansa Technik to invest 100 million levs in its Bulgarian IT joint venture

The German giant, together with Bulgarian entrepreneurs, founded a company in Sofia in 2024 to digitize its processes

The day in 3 news: Eurozone is almost a reality; State-owned Avtomagistrali is on a highway of profit; Medical students must work in Bulgarian hospitals

Could the Turkish Stream pipeline be sold?

If this happens, it will be the first time in the country's recent history that gas infrastructure will be owned by someone else.

Advent International Fund to buy TBI Bank for over 300 million euro

The deal is expected to be finalised at the end of the year

Bulgaria’s Informal Economy: 34.6% In the Shadows

More than half of the added value in sectors like hospitality, agriculture, and construction comes from undeclared income, according to a report by Kearney and Visa

The week: The fall of Dogan

The end of an Emperor, The return of Belene, Nexo invites Donald Trump Jr

Day in 3 news: Maximum social security income raised; Widespread distrust of last election’s tally; Restaurant reps oppose restoration of 20% VAT

Bulgaria bets on Israelis to expedite Black Sea gas exploration

OMV Petrom and Israel's NewMed Energy to jointly prospect for gas in the Khan Asparuh block

Day in 3 news: Recount could see Velichie in Parliament; Lukoil dominates sector, but still up for sale; Bozhkov’s gambling trial stalls

The European Health Card can now be issued easily online

Applying for the document is via the Ministry of Electronic Governance website and you can receive the card by post

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

K Insights newsletter 07/03

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 week: Mad World

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

Bulgaria’s festivals in 2025

Eating, drinking and a little jazz - where, what, and when to visit throughout the year

Mortgage lending boosts Bulgarian banks’ 2024 profit to 3.7 bln levs

DSK, Unicredit Bulbank lead the ranking with nearly a billion levs in profit each

Day in 3 news: Burgas port breakwater repair will cost 40m levs; Businesses will return electricity compensation aid; State owes 4 billion to local service providers

Day in 3 news: PM pledges budget with 3% deficit; Bank profits boom in 2024; Extension to Hemus approved

The week: Bulgarian Vikings strike Sweden, The last train for 2026 eurozone, Bulgarian Patriarch loves Russia

K Insights 31/01

The week: Why cities need problem-solving capabilities

The capability gap, Euro (still) on the horizon, More state aid for business