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Francois Debergh is Veolia Country Director for Bulgaria, Greece and Albania. He has a solid entrepreneurial background having set up and/or directed a number of businesses for design and operation of environmental services. With over 25 years of experience in Central and Eastern Europe, he has been supporting local authorities and industrial customers to achieve their ecological transformation goals and reach ecological security.

Choosing corporate gifts that leave a real impact is an art. SoGood turns it into an achievable opportunity.

The family company has created two brands that offer distinctive, useful and charming gifts. An excellent solution if you want to show respect to business partners and employees alike without falling into the usual cliches.

When your styling is not simply a fashion choice or a desire for beauty, but also a matter of being different and having options, COEUR DE LION jewellery is the natural choice.

And this summer season, the German brand of handcrafted jewellery offers us the opportunity to unleash our imagination through countless styling combinations, brought together in the label's signature striking colours, exceptional craftsmanship, lightness and timeless elegance.

At the age of 14, Dony Vasileva was living in a small village near Yambol when she discovered that she had been adopted. By 16, she had started a family, and by 20 she already had three children… Today, she is an established author and founder of the food supplements brand DONY HEALTH. She is a graduate in applied lin- guistics, political science and diplomacy, speaks five languages and is grandmother to three grandchildren. A truly incredible life!

In the hospitality industry, sustainable brands are built over years of consistency, attention to detail, and a clear understanding of what makes a stay truly memorable. This is the journey of HVD Hotels. For over two decades, the leading hotel chain has developed a hospitality concept in which high quality and a personal approach to every guest are the standard. The chain manages nine hotels on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast and one in Germany. Vesko Ivanov, Product Manager, shares more.

Niya Mihaylova is an HR professional with a background in psychology and over 15 years of experience in human resources, dedicated to talent development and aligning people with organisations.

She found her professional home at Flexjob – a company that has been on the Bulgarian market for over 20 years. To this day, she describes the company as her ideal working environment.

Leadership today is not a static concept, but an evolving process that passes through different stages – from traditional transformational and democratic management to a modern integrative approach. Integrative leadership is emerging as the most flexible and sustainable model for situational management of people, business and technology, combining the best elements of other management styles.

Mihaela Georgieva is an entrepreneur in the property and insurance sectors. After many years in senior management positions in France and Bulgaria, specialising in marketing and commercial development, she founded and now manages AGENZIA GROUP – a digital platform offering integrated services in real estate, insurance, lending, interior design and renovation works. She completed her higher education in France before specialising in international business development and sales in the US and the UK.

Toni Popova is a psychologist and owner of InfoSite Ltd, a company specialising in recruitment and personnel selection services. She graduated in Applied Psychology and has established experience in strategic recruitment, assessing candidates' potential and building effective partnerships between businesses and talent.

What are employees looking for today when considering a change of workplace?

Lack of reliable workforce in so many fields of the Bulgarian economy has led to the next logical step – a growing number of employers seek to import third-country workers. Global Trud Bulgaria helps them to achieve this through reliable, proven and secure services.

For the new generation of professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors, home is rarely just a home. It is equally a place for living, hosting, and expressing identity. This duality defines a recent project by
arch. Tanya Haralampieva, founder of Studio Pure Design – a Sofia apartment with panoramic views of Vitosha, designed to seamlessly shift between the quiet private life and professional gatherings.

The national information campaign Get Your Medical Treatment in Bulgaria. Stay, Smile, Believe! was officially launched by its creator, Dr Branimir Kirilov, during the international Bulmedica Buldental exhibition, on 15 May. The most significant event for the medical sector in Southeast Europe became the stage for presenting a mission aimed at strengthening the reputation of Bulgarian dental medicine and encouraging people to choose local expertise.

Who is Dr Branimir Kirilov?

French cosmetics need no introduction – they have long been a benchmark for quality. Yet even in this highly competitive landscape, NAOS stands out. The innovative company is behind three of the leading dermocosmetic brands, BIODERMA, INSTITUT ESTHEDERM and ETAT PUR, and has established a reputation as a trendsetter. Simona Popova, NAOS CEO for Bulgaria, shares more.

There are two tragedies in life – not achieving your dreams and achieving them. The aphorism often attributed to Oscar Wilde aptly captures the invisible yet tangible drama of those who have succeeded in life and their professional careers. Paradoxically, they often find it difficult to fully enjoy their success. Something is missing in their personal formula for happiness…

Today, time is the most valuable resource. In the rush of everyday life, each of us seeks to optimise tasks and rely on trusted partners. This is why the real estate agency Bulgarimmo has developed a working model in which its various services naturally complement one another. The company's goal is to offer a complete solution and support the client at every stage – from the initial idea to the final result.

What sets you apart from "traditional" real estate agencies?

Albena Slavova is a coach with international PCC accreditation from the ICF (International Coaching Federation) who works with people undergoing a process of personal and professional transformation. She is the author and host of the Coaching Lighthouse training as well as retreats aimed at achieving inner harmony and connecting with oneself.

The fragrant oil-bearing rose is a popular and much-loved symbol of Bulgaria, and Kazanlak is the place where it blooms most luxuriantly. For centuries, the town has been a centre of rose production, while its impressive historical and archaeological landmarks make it a favourite tourist destination.

As deputy chair of the Association of Mayors of European Cities with Essential Oil Production, what do you think makes Kazanlak truly unique?

Founded by Ivaylo Aleksiev, PhD, business consultant, mentor, military psychologist and creator, The Aleksiev Group stands out with a strong track record of helping businesses and professionals carve their own path in competitive and often unpredictable markets. The company's exceptional expertise is embodied in its proprietary models and system for identifying optimal results, ArtaPava.

Spa Hotel Ruskovets in Dobrinishte is one of those places in Bulgaria where nature and comfort come together in the most natural way. Nestled at the foot of the Pirin Mountains, the complex offers not merely a holiday, but a complete experience that brings guests back time and time again.

Behind every wall that she designs stands the belief that space shapes life, not vice versa.

Her architecture and interior design studio, Atelie MP, turns square meters into stories that deserved to be lived.

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