Eurohold has overcome the latest regulatory requirement to acquire the Bulgarian assets of CEZ Electro Bulgaria. The Energy and Water Regulatory Commission has authorized a deal for acquiring 67% of the electricity distribution company's assets, BNR’s Horizont program reported. For 350 million euros Eurohold takes control over the business of "CEZ Group" in Bulgaria through its subsidiary and specially created for this purpose - Eastern European Electric Company
The sale of CEZ's Bulgarian assets could not be completed for several years. Initially, the Commission for Protection of Competition did not authorize the deal because Eurohold was mainly involved in insurance.
In 2024, 8.2% of people aged 18 or over who declared to be at work (either employed or self-employed) in the EU were at risk of poverty, according to data from Eurostat, cited by the BNR's Horizont channel. In Bulgaria, this share reached 11.8%. The..
The two largest trade unions in Bulgaria - the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria and the Confederation of Trade Unions "Podkrepa" - are organizing a warning protest in front of the Council of Ministers building. It is planned for..
In view of the country's declining population, the Fiscal Council recommends that the government take savings measures in the 2026 state budget. The measures include: reducing the municipal administration by merging municipalities;..
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Bulgaria posted the largest net inflows from the Netherlands, Italy and Greece in the first half of 2025, the Bulgarian..
KBC Group expects the Bulgarian economy to grow slightly more next year in comparison to its previous forecasts, according to the..
The Bulgarian Stock Exchange (BSE) will participate in the event "EU-Chambers Business Chill with the Bulgarian Stock Exchange," according to a post by..
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