Analysis
In-depth analyses, informed forecasts, and interpretations of important events and trends.
How Will Bulgaria Use Digital Decade Funds to Develop Quantum and Semiconductor Technologies by 2027?
With EU funding, Bulgaria has a chance to build a competitive digital ecosystem — but can it attract investments and avoid fragmentation?
How Will European Economic Forecasts Influence Fiscal Policy and Public Investments by 2026?
With the ECB holding rates and growth projections modest, governments face a balancing act between stimulus and discipline – is a “soft recession” avoidable?
How Will Bulgaria’s Demographic Decline Redefine Social Policies and the Economy by 2027?
As Bulgaria’s population shrinks, challenges for healthcare, pensions, and labor markets intensify – what scenarios lie ahead?
How Will the Gradual Decline of the Dollar in Early 2025 Change Americans’ Investment Strategies by 2026?
As the dollar weakens, will “currency FOMO” trigger a global portfolio rebalancing and lasting shifts in U.S. investor behavior?
How Will the Technical Failure at Kozloduy’s Sixth Unit Impact Energy Security Until the End of 2025?
The shutdown of Kozloduy’s sixth unit raises questions about Bulgaria’s energy independence, electricity prices, and future investments in the sector.
How Will Euro Adoption in January 2026 Change Real Incomes and Inflation Over the Next Year?
Will the euro boost Bulgarians’ purchasing power or bring price risks? An analysis of the impact on households and businesses after joining the eurozone.
After DSA and DMA: Will a “European Tech Champion” Emerge by 2026?
The EU is challenging US and China dominance with new regulations and funding. Can Europe build its own global tech leader by 2026?
International Seminar Reveals Perspectives for Bulgaria and Its Neighboring Countries
Participants from Greece and North Macedonia share their perspective on Bulgarian statehood, European integration, and the upcoming introduction of the euro during an academic forum at the University of Veliko Tarnovo.
Digital Fairness According to the EU: Which Bulgarian Companies Will Be Affected by the Digital Fairness Act in 2026?
The EU’s Digital Fairness Act could reshape online business and marketing. Which Bulgarian companies stand to gain and which risk falling behind?
Prof. Kostov: A Moral Voice in the Labyrinth of Bulgarian Democracy
In a large-scale interview for BNR, Prof. Dr. Kosta Kostov reveals deep social problems by analyzing contemporary Bulgarian reality through the prism of his new book "Black and White".
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?