Stara Zagora

February 10, 2025

From coal mines to creative hubs: Eastern European cities are reinventing urban transformation

Smokestacks and tower blocks rarely conjure up visions of creative renaissance. Yet from the Silesian heartlands of Poland to the industrial fringes of Bulgaria, once gritty […]
January 7, 2025

Smaller cities, bigger opportunities: The underrated growth engines of emerging Europe

Armed with lower operating costs, well-educated workforces, and supportive local governments, secondary cities are becoming unexpected magnets for talent and investment.  For decades, ambitious firms seeking […]
December 18, 2024

From smokestacks to servers: The promise of Stara Zagora’s IT sector

Stara Zagora is transforming from a coal-mining stronghold into Bulgaria’s emerging IT hub, leveraging its location, cost advantages, skilled workforce, and investor appeal to fuel a […]
October 14, 2024

How Stara Zagora can become a leader in Bulgaria’s automotive revolution

Through strategic investments, robust infrastructure, and forward-thinking governance, Stara Zagora is fast becoming the epicentre of Bulgaria’s automotive sector, drawing both domestic and international companies to […]
October 4, 2024

Fostering innovation, attracting investment: Stara Zagora’s effective development strategy

Stara Zagora in Bulgaria has become a hub of innovation in several key sectors, from automotive to renewable energy. Emerging Europe speaks with the city’s mayor, […]
January 1, 1970

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