e& and PPF Group (PPF) have finalised a landmark partnership, granting e& a controlling stake (50% plus one economic share) in PPF Telecom Group’s service and infrastructure operations across Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia, and Slovakia. This acquisition expands e&’s global reach to 38 countries, marking a pivotal moment in its growth strategy, with a particular focus […]
Bulgaria’s centre-right Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria party, known as GERB, has emerged as the frontrunner in the latest parliamentary election, securing 26.4% of the vote in early exit polls. This result, however, does not grant GERB the power to govern alone, thrusting Bulgaria once again into coalition negotiations that are expected to be […]
Accenture (NYSE: ACN), a global leader in consulting and professional services, has announced its agreement to acquire GemSeek, a premier customer experience (CX) analytics provider. This acquisition marks a significant investment by Accenture Song, the world’s largest tech-powered creative group, in expanding its data and AI capabilities to support clients in achieving business growth and […]
Infosys, a global frontrunner in digital services and consulting, has revealed the launch of a new proximity center in Sofia, Bulgaria, marking a strategic step in the company’s continued expansion across Europe. The new center, designed to harness local talent and support digital innovation, is set to employ and enhance the skills of 500 new […]
In a sensational twist that has the UK on high alert, three Bulgarian nationals, suspected to be deep undercover for Russian security services, have been detained, sparking nationwide debate and concern. This dramatic espionage revelation was unveiled by the BBC, who reported that the trio had been in British custody since February of this year. […]
In an alarming escalation on Sunday, Russian forces ruthlessly bombarded two southern Ukrainian villages in Kherson, leading to the tragic demise of at least seven individuals, including a 23-day-old baby. Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko revealed that one young couple, their infant daughter, and another individual lost their lives in Shyroka Balka. The same assault […]
Tietoevry, a leading software and digital engineering services provider, has acquired MentorMate, a US-based digital engineering firm, from its current owner Taylor Corporation. The acquisition sees over 1,000 employees from Bulgaria, Paraguay, and the US, joining Tietoevry, further expanding its advanced digital engineering, data, and AI capabilities. MentorMate, with an impressive track record of high-quality […]
In a significant move towards digital transformation, Coca-Cola HBC (CCH), one of the largest strategic bottlers of Coca-Cola, has announced a partnership with Genpact, a global professional services firm recognized for transforming businesses. The partnership aims to expedite digital transformation across Coca-Cola HBC’s finance operations. The collaboration seeks to leverage Genpact’s profound domain, process, and […]
IGI Poseidon, through its subsidiary ICGB AD, has commenced commercial operation of the Greece-Bulgaria Interconnection gas pipeline (IGB) to diversify gas supply in the South-East European region. With a gas transportation capacity of three to five billion cubic meters, the Greece-Bulgaria Interconnection gas pipeline was developed by IGI Poseidon in partnership with Bulgarian Energy Holding. […]