In-depth analyses, informed forecasts, and interpretations of important events and trends.
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Tourism generates up to 10% of global GDP and millions of jobs, but is highly vulnerable to wars, pandemics, and shifts in consumer tastes. Countries are seeking salvation in diversification – from spa and rural to…
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Against the backdrop of the war with Iran and the blocked Strait of Hormuz, Saudi production has plummeted to a 36-year low, and the formal increase…
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Official inflation is slowing down, but bills for food, housing, and transport remain at record highs following a nearly 43% price increase over five…
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The prolonged blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has caused unprecedented disruptions in global energy, food, and transport markets. Crisil and the IEA…
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Bulgaria is entering an inflationary spiral once again – after a brief lull, prices are heading upward, and economists see a risk of inflation higher…
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New buildings are getting more expensive faster and dictating trends, but the majority of transactions are still in the old housing stock. In 2026,…
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Property prices are growing faster than incomes, mortgages have become more expensive, and the "affordability index" shows that an average family…
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GDP growth forecasts of about 3% annually, record housing index levels, moderate property price appreciation, and construction activity outline a…
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In 5–10 years, entry prices in Bulgaria have jumped several times over, rental yields have stabilized around 4.5–5%, and residency by investment now…
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Over two decades, our housing market went from the 2007 bubble through a collapse after the 2008–2009 crisis to a new, even stronger growth after…
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Life in Bulgarian tourist regions promises the sea and mountains "outside your window," but brings seasonal income, price spikes, and a sharp…
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In 2026, property prices in Bulgaria continue to rise with an expected increase of 5–10% in large cities, while construction is accelerating and…
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Bulgaria is advertised as a "paradise" for profitable real estate investments, but the difference between marketing promises and actual net income,…
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Housing in Bulgaria is rising at double-digit rates, while incomes are growing more slowly. This deepens inequalities, pushes young people out of the…
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Bulgaria is experiencing a solar boom and increased interest in green technologies, supported by the European "green" agenda and record-high energy…
