In-depth analyses, informed forecasts, and interpretations of important events and trends.
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The increased number of flights to the Bulgarian Black Sea coast and the adoption of the euro are meeting rising prices and strong competition from Greece – businesses expect moderate growth in tourists, but no "golden…
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Bulgaria enters 2026 with moderate but sustainable growth and an accelerated transition to clean energy, leveraging European funding and green…
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Demography and Economy of Bulgaria 2026: can a shrinking nation grow sustainably
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Programmers are increasingly dependent on AI assistants, but studies show more errors, higher maintenance costs, and an "illusion of speed" that…
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Shares of leading European airlines rose sharply as oil prices fell amid optimism over a potential agreement between the US and Iran and the possible…
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Bulgarians work more hours than the EU average, but generate only about 40% of European hourly productivity. The difference stems from the structure…
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The shadow economy and cash payments distort data on GDP, employment, and tax revenues in Bulgaria, affecting competition and undermining trust in…
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Mortgages and consumer loans are growing at double-digit rates, property prices are at record highs, and interest rates are still relatively low. Is…
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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…
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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…
