Analysis
In-depth analyses, informed forecasts, and interpretations of important events and trends.
Sofia Economic Forum VI: The first major test for "euro" Bulgaria
Today, Sofia Balkan Palace brings together political, business, and expert elite for Sofia Economic Forum VI – weeks after Bulgaria's entry into the Eurozone. The focus is on the economy, infrastructure, and energy of Southeast Europe and Sofia's role as a new regional hub for growth and connectivity.
The political "vacuum of day X": Eurozone without a stable government
On the day when Bulgaria is already living with the euro and with a changed head of state, the country finds itself with a paralyzed parliament, an interim president and street pressure for reforms. The "vacuum of day X" exposes the clash between European integration and chronic institutional instability.
Generation Z rewrites the rules: How young innovators are transforming Bulgaria
From robots for solar parks to artificial intelligence platforms – the new generation of Bulgarian entrepreneurs proves that innovation has no age. With institutions like INSAIT and initiatives like "Best Youth Startup", Bulgaria is becoming a cradle of the technological revolution in Eastern Europe.
Trump's Second Term: The Market Trembles with New Threats and Old Fears
Markets are shaken in 2026 by geopolitical uncertainty and threats of trade wars. Investors fear lasting damage, while American assets suffer.
Forecasts for the CEE real estate market for 2026: Build-to-rent, student dorms and rent growth
A Colliers report predicts the development of build-to-rent projects, student dorms and rent growth in CEE. A shortage of offices is expected, the evolution of retail parks and strong performance of industrial and logistics properties, supported by Asian investments.
Alcohol in Bulgaria: a lot is drunk, but the price is often concealed
Bulgaria is among the leaders in alcohol consumption. An average of 11.2 liters of pure alcohol per person per year leads to more illnesses, shorter lives, and massive early drinking starting in school.
Eurozone in Question? How Generation Z's Rebellion Rewrote the Rules of the Game
Just two weeks before the momentous date of January 1, 2026, Bulgaria finds itself in an unprecedented situation. The streets are filled with protesting youths, the government has resigned, and Brussels is watching with concern. Is this political upheaval a threat to the euro or the necessary catharsis that will make us full-fledged Europeans?
E-commerce Growth in Bulgaria in 2025: Data from BEA and Forecasts
Online sales in Bulgaria are expected to exceed €2.69 billion in 2025, marking a 15% increase compared to 2024. The BEA study reveals key trends: digitalization, mobile commerce, trust in online payments, and expectations for double-digit growth in 2026, supported by the upcoming introduction of the euro.
Economic paradox: Record growth, low unemployment and a feeling of poverty
A few days before the introduction of the euro, Bulgaria's macroeconomic indicators are shining in green. GDP is growing above the European average, and unemployment is at its sanitary minimum. But why does the "ordinary person" feel poorer than ever and what is the price of this success?
Real Estate Renaissance 2025: How Ukrainians and the Euro Awakened the Real Estate Market
If a decade ago foreign investments in Bulgarian real estate were primarily associated with vacation apartments for English pensioners or Russian vacationers, the picture in December 2025 is radically different.
The Unexpected Driver: How Ukrainians Revived the Bulgarian Economy
When the first buses carrying Ukrainians fleeing the war arrived at the Danube Bridge in February 2022, the prevailing feeling in Bulgaria was compassion, mixed with economic anxiety. Would our social system hold up? Would the state budget cope?
Christmas 2025: A holiday of "tight belts" or a final farewell to the lev?
Christmas 2025 will go down in history not only as the last one we celebrate with the Bulgarian lev in our wallets, but also as one of the most paradoxical holiday seasons of recent decades.
The Lottery and Sport: Who Wins, Who Loses, and Why?
Sport in Bulgaria is underfunded. Minister Peshev discusses a concession of the Bulgarian Sports Totalizer (BST) to attract funds. Debates on financial flows in gambling and questions about transparency arise.
The Darkness in the Web: How Facebook Became a Tool for Manipulation?
The Cambridge Analytica Facebook scandal revealed data manipulation. The company collected personal information from users for political purposes, turning them into victims of propaganda. Here's what happened.
Bitcoin and Ethereum plummet amid mass sell-offs
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana suffered double-digit losses in an hour due to mass liquidations, a warning from China about cryptocurrencies, and a signal from Japan for higher interest rates, against the backdrop of an already tough November for the crypto market.