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Bulgarian Export Rising Steadily

The dynamics of Bulgarian economy has gathered speed with a boost in export, which has marked 8.5 % increase January-May y/y.

Business | July 13, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 800

Dutch Presidency in Pursuit of EU Economy Boost

In a newly enlarged bloc of 25, Dutch Presidency has taken over the helm of the EU with an ambitious economic program in pursuit of making the Union "the fastest progressing economic giant."

Business | July 13, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 790

Sofia Chose its Mall Constructor

Lindner Bulgaria won the tender for building Mall of Sofia, to-be Bulgaria's largest business and entertainment center. Eleven different companies bid for carrying out the project.

Business | July 13, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1224

New Multi-Band Road Ties Bulgaria, Greece

The Kulata border checkpoint, connecting Bulgaria and Greece, was reopened after overhaul of the road system. A total of 16 bands lead to and from Bulgaria, and the road is equipped with four truck, one bus and three automobile bands.

Business | July 12, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 836

Kodak, Nu Image Eye Bulgaria's Film Center Sale

Kodak and US film producer Nu Image will join efforts for the sale of Bulgaria's movie production centre Boyana Film Studios. The two companies are discussing the option for the forming of a film laboratory in Bulgaria.

Business | July 12, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1108

Swiss Tourists Fond of Bulgaria

Swiss tourists enjoy spending their summer holidays in Bulgaria, Swiss media reports. "St.

Business | July 12, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 908

Olympics Flashback at Next "Bulgaria Dream Area" Forum

The fourth Bulgaria Dream Area conference due to take place next January will analyze Bulgaria's preparation for the Olympic Games 2004. The previous "Bulgaria - Dream Area" forum, which took place in January, focused on the upcoming Olympic Games in nei

Business | July 12, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 900

Siemens Bids for Regional Trains in Bulgaria

Siemens Transportation Systems (TS), the rail technology group of Siemens AG, is participating in the tender for regional trains put out by Bulgarian Railways in April 2004.

Business | July 11, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1473

Bulgarian Telco Invests EUR 1 B in 2 Y

Recently privatized Bulgarian telecom BTC plans to invest more than EUR 1 B over the next two years.

Business | July 11, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 813

State with Majority Stake in Nuke Company

The state will hold a 51% stake in the nuclear company, to unite two of the units of the nuclear power plant in Kozloduy with the construction site and power utilities of the country's second nuke in Belene. Under European legislation the state can hold

Business | July 11, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 617

13 Final Bids for Bulgaria's Power Utilities

Five foreign companies submitted thirteen final bids to acquire a majority stake in Bulgaria's electricity distribution companies, the sale body announced on Friday.

Business | July 10, 2004, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1366

Bulgaria Looks to Russia for Balkan Oil Project

Bulgaria has presented to Russia its proposal for the construction of the Burgas-Alexandroupolis pipeline, a three-way venture involving also Greece. During his visit to Russia Bulgaria's Regional Development Minister Valentin Tserovski has sought Russia

Business | July 10, 2004, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1260

Rich Grain Crop in Bulgaria

Bulgarian is expecting a bumper wheat harvest this year, after there were fears of severe bread hikes several months ago. About three million tons are expected to be reaped throughout the country, making for 400 kilograms per decare.

Business | July 9, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 877

Bulgaria with New GSM Operator March 2005

Bulgaria's third GSM operator will offer its services next March, according to William Aylward. He heads the newly appointed management team of the Bulgarian Telecommunications Company (BTC).

Business | July 9, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1345

Roseximbank, Visa Send Bulgarian Couple to the Olympics

Milen Mihalev will be the Bulgarian that will enjoy a trip to Athens during the Olympic games. He is the winner in the special campaign of Bulgaria's Roseximbank and Visa International.

Business | July 9, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 721

Bulgaria's Business Promoted in Austria

Bulgaria's Economy Minister Lidia Shuleva left on a two-day official visit to Austria. Shuleva will participate in a special conference of the southeastern Europe ministers that will take place tomorrow.

Business | July 8, 2004, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 680

Railway to Bridge Danube, Aegean Ports

The Danube port of Lom will be connected with the Greek port of Thessaloniki by means of a modern railway. The project is part of the Greek Plan for Reconstruction of the Balkans discussed on the meeting between Bulgarian and Greek deputy foreign ministe

Business | July 8, 2004, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 727

Bulgaria Moves to Close State Bank Seller

The government will table in Parliament a bill for the liquidation of the Bank Consolidation Company (BCC), the body in charge of the sale of state-owned banks. The banks concerned, UniCredito Italiano bank, Bank Austria Creditanstalt and Hungary's OTP,

Business | July 8, 2004, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 637

Neighboring Serbia Favors Bulgarian Tourism

Bulgaria is a favored destination for Serbian tourists this year, outracing countries like Turkey, Greece, Montenegro, Tunisia and Egypt. According to a business search of the JUTA travel agents association cited by Serbian daily Glas Javnosti, about 20

Business | July 8, 2004, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1383

WB Backs Greenhouse Emission Reduction

The Executive Director of the District Heating Company "Toplofikacia Sofia" AD and the World Bank Country Manager for Bulgaria Oscar de Bruyn Kops signed Thursday an emission reduction purchase agreement.

Business | July 8, 2004, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 719

Bulgaria's MobilTel Wraps Up Largest Deal

The biggest ever leveraged-buy-out ("LBO") in Central and Eastern Europe has been finalized, Bulgaria's largest mobile phone company MobilTel announced.

Business | July 8, 2004, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 800
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