In-depth analyses, informed forecasts, and interpretations of important events and trends.
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The two-week truce between the US and Iran lowered oil futures and boosted the stock exchanges, but experts warn: returning to normal volumes of global oil and gas supplies will take months due to closed capacities,…
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In 2025, construction in Bulgaria emerged from stagnation with a growth of around 3% and activated permits for new housing. In 2026, the sector…
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ICT and outsourcing already provide nearly 10% of the added value and over 100,000 well-paid jobs in Bulgaria. The question is whether these "islands…
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Online commerce in Bulgaria is growing at double-digit rates, but the corner store remains key for daily purchases. Habits, trust, proximity and…
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Overview of unemployment data in the EU and the Eurozone in February 2026. Analysis of changes, comparison with previous periods, and highlights on…
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From May 1, 2025, a phased "excise calendar" is in effect – by 2029, the minimum excise duty on cigarettes should reach about BGN 258 per 1000…
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The new EU regulation on short-term rentals introduces mandatory digital registration and strict control over listings on "Airbnb" and "Booking",…
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Economic review for March 2026 in Bulgaria: decline in business climate, industry under pressure, retail struggling, and services cooling enthusiasm.…
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Gasoline prices in Europe are rising in March 2026, and Bulgaria remains in the cheaper segment of the market, but with a significant increase in the…
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In Bulgaria, older people continue to be among the most vulnerable groups. Low pensions, high expenses and weak purchasing power keep the risk of…
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Unemployment in Bulgaria is around 3.1–3.7%, but companies still can't find people. The shortage is most acute among young and skilled workers, which…
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Tourist overnight stays in Bulgaria are growing, but remain highly concentrated in the summer, on the Black Sea coast and in a few key regions. The…
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In Bulgaria, an increasing share of food trade and services is controlled by several large chains and online platforms. The turnover of top retailers…
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Systemic shock in global transportation: Bulgaria at the center of the crisis, blockades in the Persian Gulf and alternative routes.
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From the diagnosis in the hospital to the credit and the sentence - algorithms already participate in decisions that change fates. In some areas,…
