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The Recursive / French Tech Sofia positions itself as an open hub linking Bulgaria and France. It focuses on practical introductions, and argues startups must go international early to overcome a small local market.

Reuters / Paris has been named Europe’s leading tech ecosystem as Dealroom data shows its startup valuations growing faster than London’s, while VivaTech, AI champions and pro innovation policies anchor future momentum for the city and its founders in a reshaped European tech landscape.

Forbes Bulgaria / Forbes Bulgaria reports that Bulgarian-founded fintech myPOS has acquired Toporder, a French provider of point-of-sale (POS) software. The move marks myPOS’s first acquisition and strengthens its presence in France’s retail, food, and beverage sectors while reinforcing Bulgaria’s role as a fintech innovation hub.

L'express / Scammers exploit AI hype to lure victims into fake trading platforms, promising quick profits. Victims often lose thousands before realizing the deception.

Tech.eu / Proxiad SEE sets a new ESG benchmark in Southeast Europe’s IT sector, focusing on environmental sustainability, social impact, and transparent governance.

Investor.bg / Bulgaria has a clear opportunity to join the Eurozone on July 1, 2025, contingent upon meeting the Maastricht criteria, including controlling inflation, maintaining fiscal discipline, and ensuring sustainable growth.

Economy.bg / Nine companies were awarded at the 2024 SEE ITS Awards for innovation, sustainability, and excellence in business services across Southeast Europe.

TF1 / TF1’s investigative show “90 Enquêtes” unveils the scale and tactics of digital scam operations, focusing on how fake SMS messages, phishing links, and fraudulent websites are used to deceive victims in France and beyond. The episode reveals how sophisticated networks, often operating internationally, are stealing millions of euros from individuals through identity theft and financial fraud.

Cryptoast / In an interview with Marc Bouzy, co-founder of Broker Defense, Cryptoast uncovers the most outrageous cryptocurrency scam cases, including identity theft, fake advisors, and psychological manipulation. The discussion offers insight into how victims are targeted and how to fight back.

Vogue / In a glowing travel feature, Vogue spotlights Sofia, Bulgaria, as one of Europe’s most dynamic and under-the-radar capitals. Writer Dobrina Zhekova captures the city’s vibrant fusion of ancient heritage, startup energy, eclectic architecture, and modern hospitality, positioning it as a must-visit destination.

Bloomberg TV Bulgaria / Alexander Milev, CEO of Proxiad SEE, shared on Bloomberg TV how connected medical devices and AI are transforming healthcare — shifting focus toward prevention, early diagnostics, and smarter treatment pathways through real-time data and automation.

The Recursive / Puzl CowOrKing opens a new IT-only hub in Budapest, aiming to unite the fragmented tech communities across CEE. The space will host over 800 professionals and support IT collaboration through events, shared spaces, and sustainable renovation.

Bulgarian National Radio / Technical University of Sofia and University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy offer fully accredited, French-language engineering degrees recognized internationally.

Капитал (Capital) / Capital.bg examines how investing in fintech platforms like peer-to-peer lending, robo-advisors, and digital assets can help individuals beat inflation. The article presents expected returns between 3% and 18%, depending on the strategy and risk appetite.

БТА / The French-Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry held its 5th Innovation Awards, recognizing standout companies and leaders for innovation, social impact, and sustainable business practices.

Капитал (Capital) / Capital.bg dives into the renewed interest in peer-to-peer lending platforms in Bulgaria, with local and foreign investors increasingly turning to alternatives to traditional banking. The article highlights key players in the space, including Klear, as examples of how the sector is maturing and attracting trust.

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Numerama / Numerama investigates how cryptocurrencies are now frequently used in traditional investment scams. Victims are tricked into transferring money to crypto wallets instead of banks — often without realizing they’re dealing with digital assets.

BBC / Bulgaria's startup scene is gaining global attention, led by innovators like Pollenity and supported by fast broadband, low taxes, and a growing network of coworking spaces and local investors.

Trending Topics / Trending Topics covers the launch of the Replication Challenge, a training event in Bulgaria that offers young people the opportunity to start social impact businesses by replicating over 40 proven international models. The initiative is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs aged 18–35 and focuses on localizing scalable ideas to address community-specific problems across the country.

Trending Topics / iBanFirst has facilitated over €2 billion in cross-border payments for businesses in Central and Eastern Europe within just two years. With a strong focus on SMEs, the fintech firm is expanding in Romania, Bulgaria, and Hungary, leveraging digital transformation and risk management solutions.

Forbes Bulgaria / Forbes Bulgaria reports on the upcoming Replication Challenge, an initiative aiming to adapt over 40 successful social business ideas from around the world to address social and environmental issues in Bulgaria. The program seeks young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 35 who are eager to implement these proven models in their local communities, fostering social entrepreneurship across the country.​

Капитал (Capital) / Global tech group Atos reports over BGN 120M in consolidated revenues in Bulgaria, making it the 5th largest IT company in the country. Its two local subsidiaries are scaling steadily through digital services and international support.

Economy.bg / Puzl CowOrKing won the Best Shared Office Space in Central and Eastern Europe at the Global Startup Awards—for the third time—highlighting its impact on Bulgaria’s tech and coworking scene.

Капитал (Capital) / The Klear platform, which connects people looking for money with those who want to finance them (so-called peer-to-peer lending), received the innovation award in the competition of the Franco-Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIFB).

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The Recursive / This feature from The Recursive explores the journey and evolution of La French Tech Sofia, the Bulgarian chapter of France’s global initiative to support tech startups and cross-border collaboration. It profiles French Tech Sofia leadership, values, and strategic goals, and highlights Bulgaria’s emergence as a CEE tech hub with strong ties to the French innovation ecosystem.

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Капитал (Capital) / French digital marketing company Sendinblue has acquired Bulgarian SaaS startup Metrilo, known for its analytics and marketing platform for e-commerce businesses, in a deal valuing Metrilo at approximately €2.6 million.

Капитал (Capital) / In this in-depth feature, Capital.bg explores how Klear is disrupting the traditional banking model in Bulgaria with a peer-to-peer lending platform built around transparency, fairness, and user empowerment. The article positions Klear as a consumer-first alternative that puts financial literacy and ethical lending at the heart of its mission.