2023, Issue 1

The following research problems are brought to the attention of the author - Opportunities for digitalization of the “One Belt, One Road” project, Cooperation in the implementation of next- generation 5G networks, Studying China's experience in the implementation of the “smart city” project and China's experience in the development of the artificial intelligence industry. The author comes to two main conclusions: first, the digitization of the global economy and…

A well-developed capital market is an indicator of the stability of companies on the market, which is evidence of sustainable development of the economic sector in a country. The presence of an active capital market is an indicator of the availability of free capital, and market is the investors` environment where the holders of these capitals are about to meet with investment companies and all their ideas for handling this capital resource. All the efforts of developing capital market, recently,…

The article discusses the European standards regarding the European Protection Order. The terms and conditions for the recognition and enforcement of a European Protection Order issued in another member state of the European Union have been analyzed. The extent to which it is applicable to victims of economic crimes is being investigated. It was concluded that the European Protection Order has applications in all types of economic crimes.

This article examines the importance of Construction and Installation Works (CMS) analysis for the adequate preparation of bid prices and the preparation of a detailed financial plan. This is of key importance for the effective management of construction projects and the optimization of resources. It also emphasizes the importance of applying modern methodologies and information technologies in construction, which help to increase the accuracy of forecasts and cost management during the various…

This article aims to examine the current and potential future diversification of the electricity industry in Bulgaria. The country's historical dependence on fossil fuels, the transition to renewable energy sources, as well as future challenges and opportunities are analyzed. Recommendations for accelerating the transition and diversifying the energy mix in Bulgaria have also been formulated

Economic and political turbulence in 2022 and 2023 led to serious changes in the business environment in Bulgaria. Increasing of the main interest rates by the European Central Bank turned out to be a huge challenge. It reflected both: loans already used and the economic assessment of future investment projects. The long period of zero and negative interest rates led to diminishing of the importance of that factor for making investment decisions and developing long-term company growth strategies.…

The unpredictability of some main economic indicators such as inflation, interest rates and supply chain disruptions are having a serious impact on the returns that companies are making on their core business activities and their willingness to enter into new investment projects. The effects of the COVID pandemic and the current political and geo-political environment bring a great deal of uncertainty to the operations of Bulgarian companies that trade, produce or buy commodities on stock markets.…

This article attempts to explore the threats related to financial security and the possibilities to minimize and eliminate the negative impacts and encroachments of fraud attempts on people, companies, the state and the EU, as current problems and challenges of financial sovereignty and security in each country and throughout the EU.