Updata One

31/08/2026

It’s the last day of August, summer is slowly slipping through our fingers, and to add insult to injury… it’s a Monday. 😅

But don’t worry, we’ve got just the thing to cure those Monday blues! 🐾
Last week, we celebrated International Dog Day by combining it with our annual Active Summer Challenge. We challenged our team to keep hitting their fitness goals, but this time, with the help of their furry best friends.
We decided it was only fair to share some of the cuteness overload with your feed today.

Throughout the week, our colleagues got creative:
🧘‍♀️ We did "doga" (dog yoga)
⛰️ We hiked up mountains
🥾 We went on epic long walks
🏋️‍♂️ We even practiced "dog heavy lifting" (highly recommended for building strength and getting kisses)!

Spending time outside with your dog isn't just about keeping them happy. It is incredible for our own physical and mental well-being, too. It forces us to disconnect, breathe some fresh air, and just be present.

So, even as summer winds down, let’s not neglect those walks with our four-legged friends. Keep moving, stay active, and enjoy the outdoors—no matter the season! 🍂 Happy Monday and have a fantastic week ahead!

👉 Swipe through the carousel for some serious furry inspiration to start your week right!

Kudos to the dog parents who participated in the creation of this post: Hristo Grudev, Martina Markosyan, Radoslav Todorov, Polly Dacheva, Gabriela Berberbova, Ljiljana Slavković and Silviya Dobreva.

28/07/2026

Remote or office? At Updata One, we stopped trying to force a one-size-fits-all answer. 💡

Productivity isn’t bound to a fixed coordinate on a map. True innovation happens when people are trusted to choose the environment where they perform at their absolute best—whether that’s the quiet focus of a home office, a bustling local coffee spot, or the vibrant energy of our team spaces.
We recently asked our colleagues to share their honest, unfiltered thoughts on the remote vs. office equation.

What we found wasn't a debate, but a collection of uniquely human priorities. Our takeaway? One size fits none.

We celebrate these contrasting perspectives because when professionals are trusted with real choice, they build the exact balance needed for both exceptional work and personal well-being.

👉 Swipe through the carousel below to see how our team’s experiences stack up side-by-side! Kudos to Dian Atamyanov, Desislava Belcheva, Tsveta Asenova, Yolina Petrova, PhD, Tsvetelina Gocheva, Petyo Dimitrov, Irina Zhivkova, Martina Markosyan and Ralitsa Vaseva for joining the conversation.

🔗 Curious to read the full story? Check out our latest blog post: https://updata.one/one-size-fits-none-why-we-refuse-to-standardize-the-way-we-work/

What side of the workspace equation speaks to you today? Drop your thoughts below! 👇

09/06/2026

Career journeys are rarely a straight line—and that is exactly what makes them unique. Whether you’ve taken time off to handle a family priority, focus on your wellbeing, or intentionally wait for the right professional fit, every pause is a meaningful part of your story.

Yet, when it comes to explaining a CV gap, many professionals still wonder how it is actually perceived on the other side of the hiring desk. As part of our "HR Corner" blog series—where we open the doors to our recruitment process and share genuine, supportive insights from our team—we asked our recruiters Kalina Bakalova and Sehide Hasan to help us look at career transitions through a different lens.

At Updata One, we don't look for perfect, unbroken paper records; we value the real-world adaptability, resilience, and grit that people build during times of transition. Our team has put together a practical guide on how to own your timeline, flip the script on career pauses, and talk about your path with confidence.

Read the full article here: 👇

Unbroken career timelines are a myth. At Updata One, we believe in keeping the human at the center—setbacks, transitions, and all. Read our HR team’s guide on why a CV gap is no longer a red flag, and how to frame your career pause with confidence, resilience, and grit.

08/06/2026

Our Updata One colleagues just ran their hearts out for a fantastic cause, brought the best vibes, and proved that giving back is the ultimate runner's high! 💙👟

A massive shoutout to Todor Kiriakov, Yolina Petrova, PhD and Gergana Hristova, who recently hit the pavement and represented us at the Run2Gether charity event.

But they didn't just finish a race; they marked the beginning of a company-wide movement. We are officially kicking off our annual tradition: The Updata One Active Summer Challenge! ☀️ Over the summer, our entire company is uniting behind one massive, shared goal: 40,000 kilometers. 🌍

Whether it is running, walking, cycling, or hiking, every active kilometer logged by our team members will count towards our global target. It is about staying healthy, supporting each other, and proving that we can quite literally go the distance when we pull together. And at the end, when (not "if") we reach the goal, the kilometers will be turned into a donation to a cause we support. More on that, in the coming months.

Huge congratulations to Todor, Yolina, and Gergana for setting the pace. Now, let's move!

04/06/2026

Words are our most powerful tools, but in the rush of our fast-paced daily work, they can easily lose their magic. ✨

To wrap up our May 24th campaign—dedicated to putting the true meaning back into words and celebrating their hidden beauty—we decided to invite true masters of language into the office.

We hosted a very special hybrid event with bestselling author Viktoriya Beshlijska. The conversation was brilliantly moderated by Marin Troshanov, who perfectly bridges the gap between the tech industry and the literary world as a published author himself. Whether joining live in the office or streaming from home, our team was captivated by the insights shared on creativity, the writing process, and the power of keeping still in a world moving at the speed of light.

Naturally, we couldn’t ignore the elephant in the room: the use of AI in our work life, our daily routines, and, of course, writing. As Marin pointed out—in tech today, if you don't use AI, you are often considered left behind, "falling overboard." In literature, however, it is the exact opposite; authors must steer clear of AI to preserve their authenticity. Navigating that balance is tough, but Viktoriya shared a very simple answer, yet one we so often forget:

"AI is here to give us answers. Art is not meant to give you answers. Art is meant to ask the question."

Thank you to everyone who joined us in the office and online, and a special thank you to Viktoriya and Marin for sharing their time and talent with us!

21/05/2026

At Updata One, language is more than just a tool—it is a source of admiration, a lesson in humility, and a beautiful reminder of the world's rich diversity. To conclude our May 24th series, we are sharing the words that represent pure aesthetic joy and sacred admiration.

🌸 Виолетка (Bulgarian) — Shared by Jana Milosheva
For Jana, the word "Виолетка" (derived from the Latin viola and French violette) is a beautiful combination of sights, smells, and sounds. It represents her favorite color and scent, and carries a lifelong personal dream of carrying the name.

🌸 Sincere (English) — Shared by Gergana Hristova
Gergana was struck by this word while listening to an interview. Despite knowing English well, she was shocked to realize she had to open the dictionary to double-check its meaning, having forgotten its untainted beauty. From the Latin sincērus (pure, clean, or genuine), it stands as a reminder of being completely free of deceit.

🌸 Прекрасен (Bulgarian) — Shared by Gergana Hristova
This word literally translates as "too beautiful," yet Gergana notices with a trace of sadness that it is fading from everyday use. She believes that we urgently need to pause and allow ourselves to experience this state of mind. "I have not heard many people use it recently which is a shame".

🌸 Обожание (Bulgarian) — Shared by Siyana Vacheva
Rooted in the Bulgarian word for "God" (бог), this term denotes a supreme, almost worshipful form of reverence. For Siyana, this word is deeply intertwined with the literary world of Yordan Yovkov and his recurring idea of the sacred goodness inherent in human nature.

🌸 Мир (Russian) — Shared by Nikol Haytova

For Nikol, "Мир" perfectly represents the profound multifacetedness of Russian language. The word stands as a powerful insistence that "world" and "peace" belong together. "I believe this word is particularly relevant today. It feels urgent," Nikol shares.

📖 With this beautiful and very timely reminder, we conclude our series inspired by and created in honor of May 24th. Thank you for following our journey! What's the one word that made YOU fall in love with language? Share it in the comments below!

18/05/2026

Our celebration of language takes a delightfully unexpected turn today. So far, our teammates shared some deeply moving stories—but they’ve also reminded us that language is a landscape full of amazing coincidences, and humorous quirks. Like “son shon zhmo"…

🔍 Sans changement (French) — Shared by Todor Kiriakov Like all Bulgarian millennials stuck at home on long and rainy afternoons, Todor heard the phrase that sounded like "son shon zhmo" every day. It was repeated over and over during the multi-lingual radio updates on the Danube water levels. While it means simply "no change," to Todor and his generation, it will forever represent the sound of foreign language, puzzling, funny, and alluring.

🔍 사과 (Korean) — Shared by Gabriela Lazarova
Gabriela fell in love with how Korean sounds over 20 years ago when she watched her first Korean film: "At the beginning, I was really confused when characters kept offering apples along with their apologies," she explains. Driven to do some research, she uncovered a brilliant homonym. In Korean, the word for "apple" and the noun for "apology" are both written and pronounced exactly the same: 사과 (sa-gwa).

🔍 Дънгалеци (Bulgarian) — Shared by Roslava Stoyanova A rare, beautiful dialect word from the Rhodopes, "Дънгалеци" refers to the bells placed on livestock. Roslava's story dates back to an unforgettable evening in the Rhodopi mountains when she was 18. "It's actually related to a phrase 'да си раздрънкам дънгалеците'.

🔍 Αλήθεια (Greek) — Shared by Irina Zhivkova For Irina, who became fluent in Greek, her deep appreciation for "truth" was spark-ignited not just by what the word represents, but by its pure musicality. "Pronounced a'li.ei.a, it has a distinct, beautiful melody that flows effortlessly," she shares. I

🔍 Офлянквам се (Bulgarian) — Shared by Teodora Belezhkova This highly expressive, colloquial Bulgarian verb describes the relatable art of avoiding doing what you are actually supposed to do—usually by wasting time or endlessly making excuses. To Teodora, this is the ultimate "story of my life."

👉 Next up: We conclude our series with a final celebration of pure beauty and adoratio. Stay tuned! 😉

15/05/2026

Our journey into the beauty of language continues. Since we launched our series for the Bulgarian holiday of culture and language, we’ve been exploring the meaning of the favoritie words of our team mates beyond their literal translations. Today, we dive into the vocabulary of the heart - a collection of words that capture our deepest connections and the longings that often transcend simple translation.

❤️ Sensizlik (Turkish) — Shared by Mirsen Fehratovic
It’s about the emotional state of longing and incompleteness of life without a specific person. “While talking to a friend about how moving to Turkey had enriched my life with many new experiences, I also expressed that I always felt a void because the person I wanted to share those moments with wasn’t there. That’s when she introduced me to the word that perfectly described my emotional state at that time”, Mirsen shares.

❤️ Пяшчота (Belarusian) — Shared by Valeria Lopez
For Valeria, there is no word that captures the intimacy of care quite like the Belarusian "Pyashchota." It means "tenderness," but it feels softer and more personal. It's about care, warmth, and those quiet moments when you feel close to someone. "It’s one of the first words that made me see the beauty of Belarusian," she reflects.

❤️ Кохай (Ukrainian) — Shared by Mariya Cherneva
Mariya’s love for Ukrainian music led her to a fascinating linguistic discovery: across Slavic languages, we have different words for love depending on its nature. She found that "кохаю" is rooted in the concept of touching (like "докосвам" in Bulgarian). It represents "love through touching or from touching to love."Обич" seems to come from "обикновено, обичай", or in other words, love through getting used to/accustoming to something. The Polish "milosc" ("love") and "milowac" ("cherish"), together with the Bulgarian "милвам", seem to indicate love through caress, or from cherishing to love.

❤️ Mehsoos (Urdu) — Shared by Umair Habib
Umair first understood the weight of this word while reading a ghazal by Faiz Ahmed Faiz. In English, we might say "say what you feel," but in Urdu, "Mehsoos karo" is an invitation to feel in a way that precedes actual words. It is an intuition, a sensation, and a presence all at once. "No English word quite carries that melody," Umair notes. "It's soft, heavy, and exact all at once."

❤️ Милея (Bulgarian) — Shared by Ganime Ilyaz
"Милея" is a word that carries the weight of nostalgia and a deep, almost painful desire for what we love. For Ganime, it is the story of her life, connecting her to the millions of Bulgarians who live abroad. She associates it with her childhood and her father, who worked his whole life as a truck driver. "It describes that feeling of desiring something so much that you feel pain, nostalgia, and truly love," she shares.

👉 Next up: Surprising roots and the quirks of daily life that only language can explain.

11/05/2026

Last week, we launched our series in honor of the Bulgarian holiday of culture and language - we asked our people to share their favorite words , from concepts that can hardly be grasped in words to phrases that drive deep emotion, and the contributions did not disappoint. Today, we’re excited to share those focused on the Art of Living—vibrant and colorful collection that surely inspire us to live our lives a little better.

✨ Dolce far niente (Italian) — Shared by Desislava Petrova
For Desislava, this is more than a phrase; it’s an action and inaction that sums up an entire culture. She discovered it back in university, and it felt priceless—the realization that life isn't just work, ceaseless tasks, and battles. "For someone who is constantly on the run, it felt like I was wasting my precious time on Earth," she admits. Ever since, she’s been trying to embrace this mindset: slow down, appreciate what you have, eat your pizza, and live your life.

✨ Siesta (Spanish) — Shared by Mariya Hantova
Mariya fell in love with the phonetics of this word long before she spoke Spanish—the way the voiceless consonants pair with open vowels makes it "genuinely pleasant-sounding." But the beauty lies in the concept: a window where relaxation brings people together while "Mother Nature takes over with its powerful forces." To her, it carries a unique nuance of experience that a simple "nap" just can't catch.

✨ Айляк (Bulgarian) — Shared by Teodora Belezhkova
This Plovdiv slang, borrowed from Turkish, is a badge of honor for anyone who knows how to live unhurriedly. Teodora notes how the word has evolved into a culturally positive philosophy of enjoying idleness in a laid-back way. It’s about doing things without stress or pressure. As she puts it: "Isn't that what we all need?"

✨ Wabi-sabi (Japanese) — Shared by Teodora Belezhkova
Finding beauty in imperfection is a lesson in self-love. Teodora is drawn to the way this concept appreciates the natural aging of objects—cracks, patina, and asymmetry. It’s a quiet, modest beauty that asks: "Who is perfect after all?" It reminds us to love our own scars and find the quiet beauty in others'.

✨ Émerveillement (French) — Shared by Teodora Belezhkova
This goes beyond being impressed; it’s an emotional uplift, a sense of enchantment. For Teodora, it’s the word that best explains the peace of sitting alone by the sea. It is a "gentle, absorbing, and almost childlike awe" triggered by nature, art, or a moment that feels truly magical.

👉 Next up: We dive into the vocabulary of the heart ❤️ . Stay tuned.