The Bulgarian IT sector grew to 4.5% of GDP for 2022

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  17 january 2025Holsim Bulgaria introduced environmental product declarations for its cements and concretes

  Holsim Bulgaria sets a new standard of sustainability in the construction sector. The plant becomes the first company in the country to introduce environmental product declarations (EPD) for its cements and concretes, BalkanEngineer.com has learned from BTA. These declarations provide transparency on the environmental impact of products throughout their lifecycle, aiming to make it easier for builders to choose more environmentally friendly materials.

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  15 january 2025Romania accelerates construction of 300 km of road infrastructure in 2025

  Romania plans to put into operation some 300 km of motorways and expressways in 2025, BalkanEngineer.com has learned from a statement by the Romanian Road Agency (CNAIR). A large part of them are part of the "Moldovan highway" A7, connecting Ploiesti and Pashkani. Key sections, such as Mizil - Pietroasele and Buziou - Vadou Pashii, which include an impressive bridge over the Buziou River, are expected to be completed.

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  13 january 2025North Macedonian company Vitalia expands operations with new production facility

  North Macedonian health food company Vitalia has taken a significant step in its development by opening a new facility to produce healthy snack bars. This is what BalkanEngineer.com has learned from an official company announcement.

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  10 january 2025GapMinder invests 1 million euros in Romanian AI startup Parol

  Venture capital fund GapMinder Fund II has announced a €1 million investment in Romanian start-up Parol, which is developing an artificial intelligence (AI) solution to automate medical documentation, BalkanEngineer.com has learned from start-up.ro. Parol's platform transforms medical processes by generating complete and accurate medical records in real time based on doctor-patient conversations.

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  08 january 2025Burgas Airport (Bulgaria) will invest 50 million euros in runway rehabilitation

  Burgas Airport's runway will be fully rehabilitated in the winter of 2025/26, concessionaire Fraport Twin Star Airport Management has announced. The project, which involves an investment of more than €50 million, aims to modernise the facility, which was built in 1962.

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  07 january 2025BASCOM forecasts 12.4% growth for the Bulgarian software sector in 2024

  The growth of the software sector in Bulgaria continues to outpace the pace of the economy, BalkanEngineer.com has learned from the 2024 annual report of the Bulgarian Association of Software Companies (BASCOM). In 2023, revenues in the sector grew by 16.5%, with 451 new companies and 2,675 new jobs created.

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  16 january 2025Albania renews tender for the construction of a port in Drach with a budget of 400 million euros

  Albania is renewing the tender for the construction of a new port in Drach (Duras), estimated at 400 million euro, BalkanEngineer.com has learned from SeeNews.com. The Dras Port Authority (DPA), which manages the country's largest port, has announced the reopening of the tender for the first phase of construction of a port in the area of Porto Romano, located northwest of the current facility. All cargo handling operations will be relocated there.

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  14 january 2025Serbia's manufacturing sector is set to grow by 4.4% in 2024

  Industrial production in Serbia increased by 1.0% year-on-year in November, BalkanEngineer.com has learned from data from the Serbian Statistical Office. This growth is significantly more modest compared to October, when an increase of 8.1% was reported.

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  10 january 2025Serbia signs €720m contract with PowerChina for Belgrade metro construction

  Serbia has taken another step towards upgrading the capital's transport infrastructure, signing a €720 million contract with Chinese company PowerChina, BalkanEngineer.com has learned from SeeNews.com. The agreement covers the design and construction of Stage 2 of the first phase of Belgrade Metro Line 1, as well as the purchase of specialized tunneling machines.

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  09 january 2025ABEE invests in a new automotive battery factory in North Macedonia

  Belgian company Avesta Battery and Energy Engineering (ABEE) has started construction of a factory for battery systems for electric vehicles in the town of Kichevo, North Macedonia, BalkanEngineer.com has learned from SeeNews.com.

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  08 january 2025Albanian Railways announces tender for modernisation of key international rail link

  State-owned operator Albanian Railways has launched a preliminary tender for the rehabilitation of the 120-kilometre railway linking Vore in central Albania with Hani and Hotit on the border with Montenegro. The project is valued at €373 million and is financed through loans from the European Bank for EBRD and the EIB, as well as a grant from the EU.

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  06 january 2025OpenAI has launched a new ChatGPT subscription designed specifically for engineering research

  OpenAI has launched a new version of ChatGPT Pro, priced at $200 per month, designed for engineering and survey use. This extension of the popular chatbot is part of the company's efforts to expand industrial applications of artificial intelligence and accelerate the commercialization of the technology that is at the heart of the global AI boom, BalkanEngineer.com has learned.

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