ARCHIVE - 18 July 2015

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Business

Bulgaria’s C-Bank Backing Timely Finalisation of Postbank-Alpha Bank Deal

Bulgaria’s central bank has said its commitment and action taken so far create prerequisites for the timely finalisation of the acquisition of the branch nework of Greece's Alpha Bank in the country by Postbank, a subsidiary of another Greek lender, Eurob

Business » Finance | July 18, 2015, Saturday // 15:29

Greek Eurobank Takes over Alpha Bank’s Branch Network in Bulgaria

Bulgaria’s Postbank, a subsidiary of Greece’s Eurobank, has announced the acquisition of the Bulgarian branch network of Alpha Bank, another Greek lender.

Business » Finance | July 18, 2015, Saturday // 11:26

Politics

CEZ Bulgaria Denies Safety Measure Constitutes Discrimination

The Bulgarian subsidiary of Czech power distributor CEZ has said it hopes that a Bulgarian court will take into account the importance of protecting human life and security of the grid when it rules on a customer complaint.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 18, 2015, Saturday // 12:49

Bulgaria’s Garmen Residents Rally in Sofia over Illegal Roma Dwellings

Some 150 people protested in central Sofia on Saturday against what they perceive as inaction of Bulgarian authorities on the issue of illegally built Roma dwelling in Garmen municipality.

Politics » Domestic | July 18, 2015, Saturday // 17:07

World

Bank Holiday Costs Greece EUR 3 B So Far

The bank holiday and capital controls imposed three weeks ago have cost Greece some EUR 3 B, ekathimerini.com reported on Saturday.

World » Southeast Europe | July 18, 2015, Saturday // 14:21

Greece Detains Bulgarian Suspected of Starting Wildfire

Greek police have arrested a 58-year old Bulgarian on suspicion of accidentally starting a wildfire in the in the northeastern Athens district of Kareas, AFP reported on Saturday.

World » Southeast Europe | July 18, 2015, Saturday // 13:37
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