Analysis
In-depth analyses, informed forecasts, and interpretations of important events and trends.
How the EU Digital AI Code May Boost or Hinder AI Adoption in Bulgarian Businesses by 2026
The EU’s voluntary AI Code could unlock innovation or create new barriers for Bulgarian startups and banks. What are the possible scenarios by 2026?
How Consumer Boycotts in the Region Are Shaping Bulgaria’s Retail and Food Markets in 2025
Rising discontent over food prices has sparked supermarket boycotts. How are retailers, regulators, and society responding?
OPEC Lowers Demand Outlook Through 2029: Who Loses From the Downward Revision?
OPEC’s revised oil demand forecast shakes the market. What does the decline mean for producers, energy investments, and the green transition?
How Bulgaria’s Upgrade to BBB+ by Fitch Changes the Eurozone Integration Scenario?
Fitch’s rating boost supports Bulgaria’s path to adopting the euro. What does this mean for businesses, the financial sector, and public expectations?
King Trump and the New Wave of Tariffs: How Will Global Trade Change by the End of 2025?
The US tariffs on copper and semiconductors are shaking supply chains. Who benefits, and who suffers in the new geopolitical trade landscape?
Regional Development: 6.6 Billion Leva Investments in Bulgarian Municipalities
The managing body of the Regional Development Program announced eight new financing procedures that will distribute nearly 6.49 billion leva among Bulgarian regions by the end of the year.
How the Ongoing Drought in June 2025 Impacts Bulgaria – Water Crisis Risk or Sign of a New Climate Model?
The prolonged drought in Bulgaria in 2025 challenges agriculture, energy, and water supplies. Is this a temporary climate event or the start of a lasting shift?
Activist Investors and Market Volatility in 2025: Could the ESG Pressure Disappear?
The decline in corporate reform campaigns raises the question – is this a temporary pause due to uncertainty or a sign of a deeper shift in investment culture?
After Schengen: How Free Movement Will Reshape Bulgaria’s Real Estate and Financial Markets
Full Schengen membership from January 2025 brings new prospects and risks for Bulgaria’s property market, migration, and capital flows.
How the Euro Adoption in 2026 Will Change Bulgaria’s Socio-Economic Reality
On January 1, 2026, Bulgaria joins the eurozone. What does this mean for businesses, households, and vulnerable groups?
Rector of TU-Sofia and BCCI: New Horizons for Innovative Partnership
The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry deepens its cooperation with a leading academic center, with the focus placed on joint technological projects and modernization of the educational system.
Turkey’s 2026 Elections: Will Erdoğan Stay in Power or Is a New Era Coming?
Turkey heads toward pivotal elections that could reshape its domestic politics and regional influence for years to come.
The Future of NATO After Ukraine: Is the Alliance Ready for Missions Beyond Europe?
After the war in Ukraine, NATO redefines its global role. Is the Alliance ready to operate in the Indo-Pacific and Africa?
Global inflation in early 2026: end of the crisis or the start of a new economic cycle?
Global inflation is easing, but regional differences persist. Central banks reassess their policies, while consumer spending sends mixed signals.
Space After 2025: Is There Room for Europe in the New Race Between Private Corporations?
Europe seeks autonomy as private companies and global rivals reshape space — can it secure its strategic orbit?