Bulgaria

Commercial real estate investment dropped by 55% in Central Europe in 2023, says Cushman & Wakefield

bne IntelliNews February 26, 2024

The highest proportion of the capital went into the office sector, although its share dropped from 41% in 2022 to 32% in 2023 because of the increasing trend towards remote work.

Romania’s president pitches to be CEE's candidate for Nato top seat

bne IntelliNews February 23, 2024

The alliance's CEE countries had hoped to be strong contenders to helm the alliance this time around, but the Netherlands' Mark Rutte appears to have it in the bag already.

World Bank says Emerging Europe needs tougher targets to reach net zero by 2060

Aidą Kadyrzhanova in Prague February 22, 2024

New World Bank report charts path to net zero energy in Emerging Europe and Central Asia, but says current ambitions are too modest.

With decisive actions, net zero energy is within reach in Emerging Europe and Central Asia, says new World Bank report

IntelliNews Press Release Service February 22, 2024

A new World Bank report released today lays out pathways for countries in the emerging Europe and Central Asia region to make the shift towards renewable energy and reduce their fossil fuel dependence.

With decisive actions, net zero energy is within reach in the Emerging Europe and Central Asia, says new World Bank report

IntelliNews Press Release Service February 22, 2024

A new World Bank report released today lays out pathways for countries in the emerging Europe and Central Asia region to make the shift towards renewable energy and reduce their fossil fuel dependence.

Hyundai E&C picked to build new reactor at Bulgaria’s Kozloduy NPP

Denitsa Koseva in Sofia February 21, 2024

Bulgaria plans to boost energy security by expanding the Kozloduy NPP, which has only two working units dating back to the Soviet era.

Bulgarian competition body allows UAE’s Etisalat by e& to buy PPF telecom assets

bne IntelliNews February 19, 2024

CPC allows Middle Eastern investor to acquire indirect control of mobile operator Yettel Bulgaria and telecoms infrastructure provider Cetin Bulgaria from Czech PPF Group.

GlycanAge's pursuit of longevity boosted by $4.2mn seed funding

bne IntelliNews February 19, 2024

GlycanAge will use the funds to scale its business that lets users learn their biological age, as well as diversifying into the broader diagnostics market.

CEE losing competitiveness because of soaring wages and weak productivity growth

bne IntelliNews February 19, 2024

Unit labour costs have surged by 25% since 2020 – something not seen since the early 2000s, says Capital Economics

Clear east-west divide in EU for gender balance in science and engineering

bne IntelliNews February 15, 2024

Female employment in science and engineering is well above 50% in multiple regions of Central and Southeast Europe, Eurostat figures show.

Bulgaria and Romania to revive €6bn Danube hydropower project

bne IntelliNews February 14, 2024

Neighbouring countries are updating old plans to build a major new hydropower plant on the Danube between Nikopol and Turnu Magurele.

Warning of new ice age in Europe as currents in the Atlantic approach a catastrophic tipping point

Ben Aris in Berlin February 14, 2024

The currents that circulate in the Atlantic are approaching a “tipping point” that will change the way water flows around the oceans of the world, which will have a catastrophic climate impact on countries around the world.

Protesting Bulgarian farmers flood Sofia streets with milk

bne IntelliNews February 14, 2024

Bulgarian government signs agreement with two agricultural groups but other farmers hold out for higher subsidies and the resignation of Agriculture Minister Kiril Vatev.

EU may sanction Chinese companies for the first time for facilitating Russia’s flourishing trade with friendly countries

bne IntelliNews February 13, 2024

The EU is contemplating the unprecedented step of imposing sanctions on three Chinese companies alleged to be aiding Russia's military actions against Ukraine, Bloomberg reports.

Hydrogen production and demand to grow in 2024, but only slowly

bne IntelliNews February 12, 2024

Hydrogen production and use are expected to grow in 2024, but it remains very expensive to produce and transport, making progress slow.

Oil and gas companies to invest over $1 trillion in the next decade expanding production

bne IntelliNews February 12, 2024

A report from climate campaign group Global Witness reveals that the fossil fuel sector is anticipated to allocate more than $1 trillion worldwide over the next decade for the expansion of natural gas production.

LONG READ: Voters prepare to punish North Macedonia's ruling SDSM for broken promises

Valentina Dimitrievska in Skopje February 9, 2024

Shift back to nationalist VMRO-DPMNE over SDSM's controversial concessions to North Macedonia's neighbours and domestic policy failures.

Protesting farmers threaten to occupy Bulgarian capital

Denitsa Koseva in Sofia February 6, 2024

Farmers to intensify daily protests unless demands for more subsidies and the resignation of Agriculture Minister Kiril Vutev are met.

Five companies interested in building new reactors at Bulgaria's Kozloduy NPP

Denitsa Koseva in Sofia February 5, 2024

Russian companies not allowed to bid for expansion of Bulgaria's only nuclear power station, intended to ensure country's energy security.

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