Bribes in the public procurement sector exceed BGN 1 bn in 2009
Over BGN 1 bn in bribes were given for the conclusion of public procurement contracts in 2009, estimated for Klassa Kamen Kolev, Deputy Chairman of BIA (Bulgarian Industrial Association). According to the Chamber’s estimates and those of other independent experts, the total inefficiency of [...]

As written earlier Bulgaria is considered by some to be the Russian Trojan horse in EU and the recent development related to the hearings of commissioners designate Rumiana Jeleva are probably the first proof.
The whole saga revealed some sad side of the Bulgarian reality and things that people coming to Bulgaria sooner or later discover [...]

This article is translated from the original publication in Dnevnik newspaper by Elenko Elenkov which is here.

You do online shopping?
Here is what you should do in order to release a shipment from the (Sofia) Customs in Bulgaria. As of 1 January 2010 the value on which you have to pay VAT for any packages received [...]

One year after the first publication for the cause “Bulgarian Christmas” here comes a new one.
It is getting harder now to hide all problems and especially since it became obvious that from 14 733 609 BGN donated so far only 4 560 000 BGN have been donated to people in need. What happened with the [...]

Recent article in Capital newspaper triggered a very good comment on the way the things are in general in Bulgaria. It would have been funny if it was not so true but I am translating it hoping to help you explain some of the things here…
There is no such county, even the richest which has [...]

Do you remember the Euro Business Guide and its “tremendous” success? No? No problem. Here comes the World Business Guide.
If you haven’t been hit by these spammers then you certainly will. Their generous offer for “Updating is free of charge!” will surely attract someone until they read the small print.
It is not sure what [...]

More than 70 hotels in Varna up for sale – report – Property – The Sofia Echo.
I wonder how many will be at the end of the season. Now is the time to buy at discount, if there is still someone interested in such purchases.

As it seems…
“Soled” is the new meaning of “Sold” – according to these intellects. Another proof that there is nothing easier than becoming a broker in Bulgaria.