AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGreek Deal Buzz: Blackstone is buying a majority stake in Greece’s e-commerce leader Skroutz from CVC Capital Partners in a deal reportedly worth about €635M (with debt), with founders staying on and Skroutz expanding across Cyprus, Romania and Bulgaria. Bulgarian Tourism Push: At a BTA forum in Varna, officials doubled down on one message for Summer 2026: Bulgaria is safe, affordable and ready, even as conflicts and inflation squeeze travel budgets. Culture on the Move: Bulgarian folk groups are heading to Munich’s Expats Join Hands festival, including Gaida Folk Dance Club from Frankfurt and Lazarka Ensemble, bringing Pirin and Shoppe-inspired choreography. Music Returns: Anthrax announced a new single and confirmed their first album in a decade. Eurovision Countdown: Bulgaria’s Dara is set for the second semi-final with “Bangaranga,” as Vienna gears up for the contest. Sport Spotlight: Giro d’Italia coverage keeps flooding in from Bulgaria’s Grande Partenza—crowds, pink moments, and the race’s big tourism spotlight.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.
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