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For more than a century now, the chocolate bonbons and pralines of the Belgian brand Leonidas have been synonymous with elegance, refinement and incredible pleasure. Veselka Goranova is one of the people who help us enjoy them to the fullest. Two years ago, she took over the development of a Leonidas franchise shop in Varna. Today, the shops under her management are three: cosy, delicious places where we can surrender to the universe of Leonidas' remarkable flavours.

What professional path did you follow before Leonidas became part of your life?

Welcomed by the packaging, sent off by the product: this paraphrase of the famous Bulgarian proverb describes well the significance of good graphic design for a brand's market success. Modern World Studio, a packaging graphic design company, has mastered this rule to the state of the art. For more than 20 years, it has helped Bulgarian and foreign manufacturers reach new markets and audiences. Inessa Ankova, co-founder and managing partner, tells us more.

How did you turn Modern World Studio into a preferred partner on the Bulgarian and international markets?

Gena Sabeva is the founder and visionary of Rematrak AD – a socially responsible, environmentally friendly and profitable project that is entering the BEAM growth market of the Bulgarian Stock Exchange.

What is your next step now?

We will provide a comprehensive solution for the collection of end-of-life mattresses. We are working on a new business model that engages stakeholders – municipalities, hotels, shops and private clients. Our ecosystem includes mattress production, marketing and sales and reaches recycling.

Pick N Dazzle is a premium beauty subscription box brand founded in Netherlands, offering personalized selections with skincare, makeup, haircare and bodycare products from luxury and high-quality international brands, such as Avant Skincare, Paula'sChoice, Cocosolis, PAESE, and Korea

In 1999, COEUR DE LION presented the Bauhaus-inspired cube necklace for the first time. It became an iconic design classic and won international acclaim as GEOCUBE®. It has been interpreted in new and exciting ways each season ever since, displaying fresh colourways and utilising different materials.

In technology, talent does not simply emerge - it is shaped. It grows at the intersection of academic foundations, real-world experience and the guidance of professionals who understand where the industry is heading next. In a world where artificial intelligence, big data and machine learning are redefining entire business sectors, the question is no longer whether young professionals will need to adapt, but how well prepared they are to do so.

EDEN is a place that not simply looks impressive – it feels like a wholesome architectural experience. Interior design studio ANTONIUM is behind some of the most iconic bars and restaurants in Bulgaria. We spoke with Engineer Anton
Kuzkin about one of the studio's newest projects: the EDEN restaurant.

What is most important when creating a restaurant interior?

We all look for inspiration in life, something light and elusive that gives us energy and helps us relax, dream and create, plan and love. In short, we all need something beautiful in life. Maison Magnifique is a boutique where beauty surrounds us with scents, colours and imagination and becomes part of our life day after day, night after night.

It is, in fact, a reflection of the soul of that space. Every line, every material and every detail carries its own energy and tells a story. The true art of interior design lies in the ability to create harmony between form and function, between light and shadow, between personality and space.

Dinosaurs went extinct 65 million years ago, yet they have captured human imagination for around 200 years, since the first fossilised remains were discovered. Today… Hologram Zoo Sofia gives you the chance to immerse yourself in the world of these extinct giants down to the smallest, most realistic details – from the roar of the mighty Tyrannosaurus to the whisper of leaves in the prehistoric jungle and the whistling of pterodactyl wings.