Zhivko Todorov

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 […]
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 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, […]