Fitch raises Bulgaria's credit rating outlook to positive ↗
Front page leadCredit rating agency Fitch has upgraded Bulgaria's credit rating outlook to 'positive', signaling improved economic stability and prospects for the country.
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The front page of Capital news website from Bulgaria features a mix of domestic and international news, with a prominent story on Fitch upgrading Bulgaria's credit rating outlook. Other top stories include Switzerland's vote on neutrality, smart mobility, a podcast discussing political factions…
Top stories
Switzerland votes on neutrality amid Russian pressure ↗
Switzerland is holding a vote on its neutrality amidst Russian pressure, and is developing a doctrine to counter it.
Smart mobility: When the city meets business ↗
This article explores the concept of smart mobility and its intersection with business interests in urban environments.
Podcast: 'Seneca' faction in PB, Kiril Vlachev, and excursions ↗
A podcast discussing the 'Seneca' faction within the parliamentary group, the actions of Kiril Vlachev, and other current affairs.
Radu Jude, the bad boy of the Romanian New Wave ↗
An article profiling Radu Jude, a director associated with the Romanian New Wave cinema movement.
From quick loan straight to the casino ↗
The first part of a special theme exploring the link between quick loans and gambling, with a focus on how people fall into debt.
Judge Andrey Georgiev: For 90% of quick loans reaching court, no interest is due ↗
Judge Andrey Georgiev discusses that in a vast majority of quick loan cases that go to court, no interest is owed.
Podcast: Quick loan, take it, gamble it away ↗
A podcast discussing the cycle of taking out quick loans and then losing the money in casinos.
Radev promises ban on gambling advertising ↗
President Radev has announced his intention to ban advertising related to gambling.
Comment: The Sunday dance in front of the National Theatre ↗
An opinion piece discussing a cultural dispute at the National Theatre, where loud music has been a long-standing issue with no institutional resolution.
Newsletter: Why Yotova didn't say the most important thing: Who started the war? ↗
A newsletter discussing political commentary, including why a particular politician did not address a key issue, and potential geopolitical 'metastases' of the war in Ukraine.
Dimitar Radev: A 'windfall tax' could raise interest rates and slow economic… ↗
The governor of the Bulgarian National Bank, Dimitar Radev, argues that a proposed 'windfall tax' on bank profits might lead to higher interest rates and hinder economic growth.
Comment: Potential, wasted in bets ↗
An opinion piece reflecting on potential that has been squandered, possibly in relation to gambling or risky financial decisions.
Can insurance cover political risk? ↗
As geopolitics increasingly influence business, investors in Europe are seeking ways to protect themselves from new risks through insurance.
Urban logic of employment ↗
This article examines what happens in a small Bulgarian town when a large hypermarket opens, focusing on its impact on employment.
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