“We see the boat and we want to get on board”: Kyustendil is on the path to a just transition
Unlike other regions, the wave of transition hit Kyustendil about 8–10 years ago, when most of the mines were closed. The consequences were visible
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“Something fair”: Kyustendil seeks balance in jobs after the transition
The topic of a fair transition, in itself, implies expectations for something fair. It is no secret that for workers and the population of the Kyustendil region, the main issues are jobs
Decarbonization is not just an environmental issue, but also an economic one
Decarbonization is not just an environmental issue, but also an economic one. With these words, Neno Nenov, economic advisor at the European Commission
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The labor market in Stara Zagora is at a crossroads: Who will work tomorrow?
For traditional coal regions, which built their economy around fossil fuels decades ago, this moment is of even greater importance.
Public Finances
Author:
Simona Gotsova
The introduction of the euro in Bulgaria will not lead to a shock increase in prices
It has been statistically and scientifically shown that none of the countries that adopted the euro have experienced initial inflation spikes by more than half a percent.
New business incubator to support innovative ideas in Stara Zagora
It was announced by Rositsa Raykova, Head of the Investments, Energy Efficiency and Green Transition Department
Transition Opportunities
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Economic.bg
Bulgaria initiates the change, and Stara Zagora is the test-site for the entire transition
The region can become a model for a smart transition, where old energy systems are replaced with higher-value ones
Laid-off workers from Maritsa Iztok 3 power plant do not wish to retrain
Fear of changes in the workplace, zero desire for retraining and hope that the coal-fired power plants still have a future
EU Money
Author:
Aleksandra Sotirova-Delcheva
New wave of EU funding: What just transition programs are opening in 2025 in Bulgaria?
The opportunities for citizens and businesses in these regions affected by the coal phase-out were presented by Radka Tileva
The Green Revolution in Europe: How Different Initiatives Create New Jobs
The European Union is on the threshold of an ambitious future, with the green transition and digitalisation as key drivers of economic and social transformation.