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Precious and semiprecious stones and the jewellery made with them are not only beautiful and impressive. They are even not just an excellent investment of constantly increasing value. They also have the quality to affect our energy, to attract positive and to repel negative vibrations, to send messages, to define our happiness. In order to read their language properly and to choose the most suitable stone and piece of jewellery we need the help of a professional such as jewell consultant Anitsa Hugasian.

Oikia.com, the latest real estate portal in Bulgaria, chose its name not only because it is a part of the shared branding with the Italian portal Oikia.it. In Greek, оikìa means house, yet the concept transcends the walls, the roof and the additional buildings - it also includes the emotions that a home accumulates, the environment and the location. 

Established in 2016, Titan Properties is a real estate brokerage that values partnership with its clients and its human capital, and invests in the latest concepts for effective marketing and work processes organisation. The agency's satisfied clients literally count by the thousands. How can a company achieve such success? Ognyan Velinov, founder of Titan Properties, elaborates.

What does the 2023 property market look like through the eyes of Titan Properties?

Covered in lush greenery by the sea and in close proximity to Varna and an international airport: Ss Constantine and Helena Resort is deservedly one of the most exclusive summer holiday places in Bulgaria.

Villa Mare Restaurant & Apartments makes the resort even more pleasant - an oasis for lovers of good tastes and exquisite luxury year round.

All businesses need the support of a trusted, experienced and dedicated team of lawyers – like Stefanova & Partners Law Firm. Based in Varna and Dobrich, the firm has built an impeccable reputation with its wide spectrum of law services – from administrative and commercial law to real estate and mediation. Stefanova & Partners cooperates with other law practices from all over Bulgaria and can help its clients in a timely and adequate manner regardless of where in the country they are.

Dzhebarovi Law Firm is a family practice specialising in civil, insurance, social security, tax, financial, administrative and competition law, and EU law. Its owners, the attorneys Stoyan and Desislava Dhzebarovi, are not just professionals - they are people with a mission. Attorney Dzhebarov has over 17 years of experience in legal representation and is active in cases of violation of civil rights. Attorney Dzhebarova believes that law originates from moral and justice, and approaches each client with personal empathy.

Behind Family Smile Dental Clinic stand dentists Dr Pavlina Koleva and Dr Kristina Blagova – two sisters who have dedicated themselves to care that brings to patients healthy teeth and beautiful smiles.

Niki Rotor Aviation is a family company based in Pravets, about 60 kms from Sofia. It was officially established in 2011, but the love that its owner and founder, Nikolay Nikolov, has for aviation significantly predates this year. It all began way back in 1993, when Mr Nikolov established Niki Ltd., a company manufacturing bespoke commercial furniture and equipment.

Dr Cvetan Gergov is one of the young dentists in Bulgaria who are the profession's bright future. At 37 years old, he is an experienced endodontist and a skilful implantologist, and has opened his own dental clinic, G Dent. His loyal patients now count by the hundreds, convinced by experience in his professionalism in root canal treatment of both acute and chronic inflammation (pulpitis and periodontitis), curved root canals and badly filled and treated root canals.

When a young, but experienced professional takes on a challenging task, their goals are ambitious and their work towards its realisation is zealous and systematic. The new head of the Vascular Surgery Ward at Lozenetz University Hospital, Dr Asen Todorov, is such a professional. He graduated Sofia's Medical University in 2008 with specialisation in general and vascular surgery. In the following years he gained experience in the field of vascular and oncovascular surgery in renowned hospitals such as the Oncological Hospital in Sofia and Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland.

When you buy or sell property, apply for a mortgage or other bank loan, or do other business activities, you need the help of Revex Ltd. The company for professional evaluation of properties and assets works with professionals with over 20 years of experience in the field who constantly work on perfecting and upgrading their skills. Engineer Varban Marinov, Managing Partner, shares more.

Professional evaluation of properties and other assets - why do we need it?

AI is already taking over the world of medicine, as the new technology has indisputable advantages in having more precise diagnosis and risk assessment.

Beta Clinic Medical Centre already is working in this direction. The clinic is in the process of implementation of AI that can be used in imaging and other fields of medicine. The Beta Clinic professionals will use the AI for more precise diagnosis of orthopedic and other cases.

Hotels come with stars, but even the most expensive of them do not have as many stars as the sky itself... To enjoy them and their eternal romance, you do not ever need a camper or an RV. All you need is your own Vagabond Home.

Vagabond Home is a car roof-top tent, invented and developed by a small Bulgarian company. Unlike other items of this type, it is fully water proofed and provides all the comfort that you need to sleep under the stars, without leaving your car. 

Vrachanski Balkan, as the part of the Stara Planina around Vratsa is known in Bulgaria, is one of this nation's lesser known, but most awe-inspiring landscapes. It has it all: wild forests and rising peaks, white rivers and picturesque cliffs, caves and hidden monasteries, exciting trekking routes and isolated villages where time seemingly has stopped...

The company is one of the fastest growing on the market and an innovator in Bulgaria's brewing industry. Its products stand out with their intriguing and high-quality fresh tastes. We talked about the idea behind the brewery and how it was created with Plamen Baykov, founder of Brau-Meister. 

Mr Baykov, you have a reputation for making wines and spirits. How was the idea for Brau-Meister born?

Every city has its own signature hotel that for generations has welcomed guests for all types of reasons - from business and leisure to attending concerts and art events to weddings. In Burgas, Primoretz Grand Hotel and SPA has preserved the tradition of hospitality since 1959. It is proud with its five stars backed by years of impeccable service and offers the best from the world of maritime accommodation. 

When we want to know how the beer market is developing in Bulgaria, one of our first choices is to talk to a manager from Carlsberg, a leading beer and beverages producer in this country. This time, we discussed the latest trends on the market with Teodor Nestorov, Marketing Director of Carlsberg Bulgaria.

What will be the leading tastes of summer 2023 in your industry?

For 15 years now, big and small developers, professionals and amateurs in Bulgaria have chosen the polyurethane foams, sealants, adhesives and other products of the Belgian brand Soudal. Hristo Stanimirov, company manager for Bulgaria, tells why.

Soudal has been in Bulgaria for 15 years. What is the brand's greatest achievement on the local market?

Homemade brews are still exotic on the Bulgarian market, but thanks to an entrepreneurial couple, anyone who loves the idea of creating and experimenting with new tastes can now do so. Napravi Si Bira, or Make Your Own Beer, offers everything an individual, craft brewery or bar might need to make new, interesting tastes – from ingredients to equipment to green packaging to recipes. The founders, Robert and Lyubka Henry, share more.

What inspired you to found Napravi Si Bira?

For the modern entrepreneur and professional, work and travel have become entwined. But places that are as comfortable for work as are for leisure are not that many. You will find some of the most exquisite and cleverly designed in the portfolio of Holiwork Stays, a family company creating and managing sustainable luxury spaces that meet the needs of today's business traveller. For now, it offers short-term rental apartments in Plovdiv, Gabrovo and Pomorie, with plans to expand in Sofia and very soon in major cities across Europe.