TALK OF THE TOWN

When talking about successful women in Bulgarian business, Dobromira Manasieva deserves special attention with her ability to succeed in a diversity of fields.

IntelliWay Services stands out in the crowded outsourcing field in Bulgaria: it specializes in providing real estate management services to the German market. Established in 2012, the company's core competencies are in the field of property management, accounting and digitalization by providing property managers access to human resource capital for all tasks that do not require physical presence onsite.

Mobile Wave Solutions was established 8 years ago as a boutique company with its technology centre based in Bulgaria. Mobile Wave's mission is to assist clients in all aspects of their software development; project management; product and business analysis; technology strategy and solution architecture. Why did founder and CEO, Omid Rezvani, a software engineer with over 25 years experience in software development, choose Sofia? We talked to him on this and other questions.

What is Mobile Wave Solutions?

The University of Mining and Geology St Ivan Rilski, or MGU, has the deserved reputation of one of Bulgaria's finest higher education institutions. Since its foundation in 1953, it has created highly qualified specialists for the needs of the mineral and raw materials industry. From survey for raw materials to mine development and ore enrichment to recultivation of developed plots and specialised software for process management – the MGU educates a wide range of professionals in high demand both in the Bulgarian and global economy.

The development and transformation of a plot that for many years was an industrial and administrative area are gradually continuing in its evolution into a preferred residential territory. Located in south Sofia, between the Vladayska river, King Boris III Boulevard, bicycle alleys, several parks and more urban amenities, a new and exciting project is in the making.

This is TERITORIA.

What would happen if banking institutions, companies and individuals had access to a wide, efficient and outright better infrastructure within which to use their money? What if transactions were safer and faster?

These are some of the questions we asked ourselves when R3 was founded. And in the time since, we have built two of the world’s leading enterprise solutions for regulated markets, Corda and Conclave.

About 12,000 years ago, there occurred a turning point event that affected the history of humanity in Şanlıurfa, which is located at the very heart of upper Mesopotamia, where the history of civilization began. This event, known as the agricultural revolution, marked the transition from a nomadic lifestyle of hunter-gatherers in the region to a sedentary lifestyle. Many civilizations living in this area such as Assyrians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, and Turks left valuable artifacts that have survived to this day.

A healthy mind in a healthy body is a millennia-old ideal in education. The Little Gym is a modern way to achieve this ideal. The international franchise teaches children aged from 4 months to 12 years not only gymnastics, but also how to communicate, be a team player, learn, overcome their shyness and much more. The Little Gym appeared in Bulgaria in 2017, thanks to the enthusiasm of Martin Petrov.

In the three weapon and ammunition shops and the website of Aleksis Optics you will find everything you need for an unforgettable and good hunting. 

This is why it was so exciting to learn that in Plovdiv a fine example for the practice has opened. The new boutique hotel Vizualiza is in the beautifully restored building of Orel, an emblematic tobacco factory, and the ambitious Valere restaurant is managed by two chefs with Michelin restaurant experience. We talked to Yordan MANEV, Vizualiza general manager, and chefs Melissa KuroiWa, from Peru, and Todor Tanchev, a Bulgarian, who are also a family.

What inspired the transformation of an abandoned factory into a luxury hotel?

Cardiovascular diseases have been widespread in Bulgaria and the Covid-19 pandemic only made the situation worse. A woman, DR KRASIMIRA HRISTOVA, MD, PhD, FESC, is in the frontlines in fighting for better health. A cardiologist with over 25 years of experience, Dr Hristova is an Associated Professor of Cardiology. For years, she was an expert in echocardiography in National Heart Hospital. Today she is the Medical Director in Medical Center for Cardiovascular Diseases.

Maple Bear Global Schools is the fastest growing global educational chain of Canadian bilingual nurseries, kindergartens and schools. It is already in over 33 countries with more than 560 schools and kindergartens and over 46,000 students. Maple Bear is more than an educational brand. Maple Bear is a philosophy that unites innovation, care and profound approach towards education. Suzana Stepanova, Director Maple Bear Kindergarten Sofia, and Lilyana Nikolova, Director Maple Bear School Sofia, elaborate.

Homeopathy is equally known and unknown - many people have tried it at a certain point in their lives, but few are aware of its principles and potential to heal. Valentina Georgieva has not only witnessed first-hand the power of homeopathic treatment, but has also turned it into her personal and professional mission. In 2015, she graduated homeopathy from the prestigious Center for Homeopathic Education (CHE) at Middlesex University in London, and three years later she opened Fairway Garden Clinic, the first Bulgarian homeopathic practice based in the UK.

The constant aim to perfection motivates Dr Lyubomira Kostova in her practice, the results are her patients' impeccable smiles. Dr Kostova graduated first as a dental technician and then studied at Medical Academy – Sofia. She started attending additional trainings and congresses while still at university. Now, she continues to upgrade her skills in the field of orthodontics and aesthetic dentistry with certification courses and trainings, and the use of the latest and most innovative technologies in her work.

Settling in a coworking space is the best solution. But where? At the business heart of Sofia, in Mladost, we stumbled upon a spot that exceeded all our expectations. Biz Hub | Cowork | Events ticks all boxes of comfort: top location, easy access via the underground, free places to park your car.

Founded in 2007 as an alternative for offering quality education, Darbi College now recognizes a variety of accomplishments by its students, teachers and graduates, as well as admirable growth over time.

Viktor Tinev established TouchPoint in 2013, after he had accumulated significant experience in IT industry as a CIO. His knowledge in the field of IT security and network services and data centres building, and his organisational experience as a manager helped him to fulfil his initial strategy – to hire excellent talents and by using leading technologies to offer complete and well managed IT solutions to his clients. Precision, attention to detail, always putting the client's needs first – this is why TouchPoint‘s approach is outstanding in the field of IT services.

Why pay for a luxury room when you will be there just for the night and for an hour in the morning? Why spend money for amenities like a hairdresser or a gym that you will not use anyway instead of exploring the city, enjoying its vibrant life and making new friends?

When she was still at university, Dr Monika Mateva promised herself that when she would have her own practice, dandelion will be its logo. Ethereal and tender, it is a beautiful and exquisite symbol of dreams that have come true - just like M Smile Dental Clinic. Nothing is better than to be brave enough to dream, to follow and fulfil your dreams, to do what you love and with your work and knowledge to materialise your patients' dreams of having beautiful and healthy smiles.

In June 2022, Accor, a world leading hospitality group, officially opened its first smart hotel on the Balkans – The Emporium Plovdiv – MGallery. The boutique premium hotel, located in the city of Plovdiv, Bulgaria, is a unique 5-star experience with exceptional design, one-of-a-kind champagne bar and smart rooms with luxurious features that allow individual scenarios according to the guests' mood.