Analysis
In-depth analyses, informed forecasts, and interpretations of important events and trends.
Food Prices in Bulgaria: Vegetables and Fruit
The market price index for food in Bulgaria has increased slightly. Vegetable prices have decreased, while fruit prices show a mixed picture. DKsBT monitors prices and informs about market dynamics.
Growth in Bulgarian Construction: NSI Data for July 2025
According to NSI, construction production in Bulgaria shows a slight monthly but significant annual growth in July 2025, reaching 6.1%.
Labor Market Activates in August, but Decline Remains
According to JobTiger, the labor market recovered in August with a 5% monthly growth, although a 7% annual decline remains.
Economic Compass 2025-2026: What Are the Most Profitable Sectors in Bulgaria?
Top 6 most profitable business sectors in Bulgaria for 2025-2026: IT, AI, FinTech, healthcare, e-commerce, and renewable energy.
Bulgaria on a water rationing regime: An analysis of an impending crisis
Bulgaria is facing a deepening water crisis. Droughts, old infrastructure, and poor management threaten to expand water rationing in 2026.
Political Instability - The Main Brake on Investments in Bulgaria in 2025
Political instability in Bulgaria in 2025 is a major risk that deters foreign investments, despite positive economic indicators.
Myara: Prices Are Galloping, but Bulgarians Prefer Europe
A survey by the "Myara" agency shows that nearly three-quarters of Bulgarians feel the increase in prices, but they prefer Europe over the US and Russia.
EU Recovery Plan: Will Bulgaria’s Modernization Gain Momentum or Stall?
In 2025 Bulgaria expects over €3.5–4 billion in new EU recovery funds. The question remains: can these resources accelerate long-delayed reforms in infrastructure, energy, and social services, or will political and administrative roadblocks dilute their impact?
Education Reforms in Bulgaria: Discipline, Languages, and the End of Phones in Classrooms
In 2025, Bulgarian schools are facing major reforms: the introduction of “Civic Education and Media Literacy” as a new subject, a ban on mobile phones during classes, and stronger foreign language training. These measures aim for focus and competitiveness, yet there are doubts whether schools and teachers are ready to enforce them effectively.
Catching Up or Deepening Divides? Bulgaria Faces Accelerated Transformation in the AI Era</h1> <h2>Brief Description
In 2025, Bulgaria faces a critical choice: will it leverage European investments, the hardware boom, and the uptake of AI to overcome its lag behind the EU, or further deepen digital divides? This analysis reviews key facts, driving forces, and realistic scenarios for accelerated economic transformation.
61 New Laws: How Bulgaria’s Winter 2025 Agenda Could Reshape the Nation
Bulgaria’s government is launching a legislative agenda of 61 bills in late 2025, targeting economic reforms, social services, and EU integration. The outcome will determine whether the country accelerates its modernization or faces further political gridlock.
New European regulations for used cars: How will the Bulgarian market change in winter 2025?</h1> <h2>Brief Overview
The tightening of eco-standards and regulations for used cars by the EU comes into force in July 2025. What does this mean for the market, households, and businesses in Bulgaria in winter 2025? An expert analysis of trends, risks, and opportunities.
Crypto Assets & Personal Bankruptcy: New Bulgarian Regulations Redefine Finance & Everyday Life by End 2025
Legal Shifts – What’s Happening in 2025?
Eurozone 2026: What Bulgaria's Accession Means for Business and Consumers
As of January 1, 2026, Bulgaria joins the Eurozone. What will the transition in autumn and winter 2025 mean for prices, business competitiveness, currency risks, and consumer behavior?
New Regulations for Foreign Investment: What to Expect for Business Climate and M&A Deals in Bulgaria, Autumn/Winter 2025
In autumn and winter 2025, businesses and investors in Bulgaria must adapt to stricter control over foreign investments and updated regulatory requirements, transforming the M&A landscape and introducing both challenges and new opportunities for the economy.