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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
20 december 2024GBS - Prifab becomes the first EPD certified precast concrete plant in Bulgaria

The GBS - Prifab plant, specialized in the production of prefabricated reinforced concrete elements, became the first enterprise in Bulgaria to receive the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for its products, BalkanEngineer.com learned from a press release of the company. It is part of the large-scale construction and building technology group Glavbolgarstroy.
18 december 2024Logistics company Nelt Group invests 100 million euros in its bases in Serbia and the region

Serbian logistics company Nelt Group has announced the launch of the largest investment in its history - €100 million. The sum will be directed towards upgrading logistics infrastructure and introducing new technologies in Serbia, as well as in other key markets such as Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Zambia, BalkanEngineer.com has learned from SeeNews.com.
16 december 2024Albania launches major street surveillance project with UAE help

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will provide financial support for the construction of a state-of-the-art national street surveillance system in Albania, BalkanEngineer.com has learned from a statement by Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama.
16 december 2024Bulgarian startup URBIX Hub wins the EIT Jumpstarter early-stage support programme

Bulgarian startup URBIX Hub was awarded a winner in this year's edition of the EIT Jumpstarter - an early-stage support program for startups organised by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, BalkanEnginner.com learned from Economy.bg. The programme aims to turn innovative ideas into successful businesses.