The Importance of Facilities Management

Bozhidar Zahariev, general manager of Cleves, discusses the importance and future of FM in Bulgaria in the local Specialization and Study Abroad magazine. 

Quick Q&A: Bozhidar Zahariev

Bozhidar Zahariev, general manager of Cleves, talks to SAN about his company's plans and the Bulgarian serviced apartment market.

• Can you give us some background about your career, and tell us when you started work in the serviced apartment sector?
"I joined the serviced apartment sector in 2018 after a career in commercial real estate and facilities management working for Tishman International and Raiffeisenbank."

Lunch with Indian Ambassador

Her Excellency Pooja Kapur, Indian Ambassador to Bulgaria, hosted a lunch on behalf of the Indian-Bulgarian Business Chamber (IBBC).IBBC Members, including Cleves, discussed the potential for more business opportunities between Bulgaria and India.

The British Ambassador Hosts Cleves

The British Ambassador, HE Emma Hopkins OBE, kindly hosted a lunch on behalf of Cleves in the British Residence. 

Cleves Participates in BBBA’s Meet the Members Event

Twelve companies took part in the traditional Meet the Members organized by the British Bulgarian Business Association (BBBA). The main goal of the event was to gather BBBA members and to provide a platform for partnerships and cooperation.

Cleves announces appointment of new general manager

Cleves, the premier owner and operator of residential rental apartments in Sofia, announces that Peter Diakov, General Manager, will leave the company after September, to be succeeded by Bozhidar Zahariev.

Cleves adds Cleves San Stefano to its Sofia residential rental portfolio

Cleves, the premier owner and operator of residential rental apartments in Sofia, is launching Cleves San Stefano on 12th June 2018. This is a building with 31 apartments within San Stefano Plaza which Cleves will operate for rental.

San Stefano Plaza is a multifunctional complex on San Stefano Street, previously the site of the Old Beer Factory. It contains residential units, Class A offices, a shopping centre, food court, gym, spa, art gallery and four levels of underground parking – all certified as ‘Excellent’ under BREEAM, the gold standard of environmental sustainability.

Cleves announces new addition to Sofia residential rental portfolio

Cleves, the premier owner and operator of residential rental apartments in Sofia, is delighted to announce an agreement with San Stefano Property Development (SSPD) to operate a building within San Stefano Plaza for rental.

Demand for serviced apartments in Sofia expected to peak in H1 2018 because of EU Presidency

The Presidency of the Council of the European Union rotates among EU member states every six months – and from January 1 2018 Bulgaria takes over this responsibility.

The Cedar Foundation & Cleves’ Special Edition Quiz / October 6th 2016

The Cedar Foundation`s Special Edition Quiz was sponsored exclusively by Cleves.

Tips for renting an apartment in Sofia

Searching for a new home can be stressful at the best of times, searching for a new home in a city or country that you know little about is close to impossible!

The eyes have it

Initially there was nothing out of the ordinary. To mark the 1,000th anniversary of his death, Bulgaria wanted to honour one of its heroes: Tzar Samuil. A competition was set up and the commission awarded. The winning sculptor went to work and on June 8 amidst much pomp the country’s President unveiled the statue in central Sofia...

Sofia Tech Park

Building work is underway on the new Sofia Tech Park – a €50m project part-funded by the EU and taking shape on a 90 acre site close to the Cleves Este and Cleves Izgrev buildings.

Junior Eurovision comes to Sofia

This autumn Sofia hosts the Junior Eurovision contest. To promote it, Bulgarian National Television has compiled this delightful 45 second introduction to Bulgaria.

St Ivan Rilski Church

The Daily Mail has some interesting photographs of the half-submerged St Ivan Rilski Church at Zapalnya near Tvardica, 175 miles to the east of Sofia.