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DIANA IVANOVA – an architect, urban planner and PhD in spatial planning and cultural heritage, brings her ideas to life through URBANO, the design studio she established in 2005.

URBANO specialises in the field of spatial planning (master plans, detailed urban development plans as regulation and building plans, volumetric-spatial studies, urban planning expertise, etc.); architecture; cultural heritage protection; geodesy and others related to the spatial and functional development of the territories.

Gergana Pavlova is a second generation manager in a family business with 35 years of history, and a carrier of the authentic corporate culture of Sb Accounting & Consulting. With over 20 years of experience in managing experts and processes, Mrs Pavlova and her brother, Mr Lachezar Georgiev, had the incredible opportunity to work in one of the most challenging times for building successful business in Bulgaria.

A true leader understands the power of tradition, stays informed about the latest innovations, and ensures that their knowledge is passed on to their young colleagues. As a second-generation dentist, Dr Elena Voeva, the driving force behind Voeva Dental Clinic, is inspired by the example set by her father, Dr Haralampi Voev, an orthopedist, dentist and implantologist renowned for his dedicated care for patients and passion for implementing the latest innovations in dental medicine.

Bulgaria's higher education needs to change to be relevant to the dynamically evolving environment and labour market. Everyone knows this. Prof. Miglena Temelkova, PhD, is one of the few people who actually know what to change, and how to change it. She tirelessly pushes so that her vision becomes a reality, inspiring faculty staff, professors and politicians to follow along.

When an expert accountant and registered auditor with rich and diverse experience, such as Prof Svetlana Naydenova, PhD, manages a team of dedicated professionals, you can be sure that the services that they offer are top quality. However, the managing partner of SETY Auditing, an auditing company, is more than an outstanding professional. As a professor at the College for Management, Trade and Marketing in Sofia, and author of many specialised publications, Prof Naydenova eagerly shares her experience with professional and academia audiences.

Environmental pollution has a dramatic effect on societies, but governments are still with eyes wide shut about innovative solutions to the problem. Metodi Mitev, a visionaire and a lobbyist with experience in waste management is on the mission to change this. With the Zero Waste project and the Center for Green Growth Association he is popularising an effective alternative solution – smart processing of RDF waste, biomass and sludge for production of carbon neutral hydrogen that is then used for electricity.

When 13 years ago three women decided to found their own company for print and digital advertising, they dreamt of becoming a market leader. Today, GPTS Print Shop is a recognisable brand lead by its passion for innovations. Some of the latest are the 360-degree platforms – an arch and a podium for stunning party videos and the exclusive partnership with the Italian premium sportswear brand Mokà. Gergana Obbova, one of the founders of GPTS Print Shop, tells more.

How does it feel to be part of the management of GPTS Print Shop?

Since Antiquity, stone has been the preferred choice for construction of high-prestige buildings – palaces, temples, inspiring creations of contemporary architecture. Today this durable and captivating material finds new interpretation in modern interiors and exteriors. Casa Naturale is the place where designers, architects and developers find the best modern solutions by respected producers. It was founded by engineer Rumyana Blagova, a woman whose entire professional life has been connected to stone.

Some people are not just born entrepreneurs – they have also internalised the idea of life-long learning and constantly working on developing their talent. Angelina Borisova is such a person. When she founded the company for outsourced accounting services Anagami Digital Accounting in 2014, she had just got her MS in accounting from Sofia's University of National and World Economy. Thanks to her inexhaustible energy, curiosity towards the modern world, and skill to find talents and build teams, today Anagami is a reliable partner to scores of Bulgarian and foreign businesses.

It is official: Spa Complex Katarino is The Best Five-Star Mountain Hotel in Bulgaria for 2024, a deserved recognition in this year's Best 100 Hotels in Bulgaria awards.

The award only confirms what so many guests already know – with its proximity to Bansko, pleasant ambiance, luxury amenities, excellent spa and wellness facilities, and great, locally sourced food, Katarino is an outstanding place to be.

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