Bulgarian Business Group Acquires RFI - Sofia Broadcaster

A business group from the Bulgarian coastal town of Varna is set to acquire RFI – Sofia broadcaster, part of the French National Radio with broadcasts abroad.

“Negotiations with Bulgarian businessmen from the town of Varna are underway. The sale deal is expected to guarantee the broadcaster's format,” Manuela Manliherova, public relations officer of the radio, announced.

The buyer is Vazrazhdane Varna 2009 association, which is believed to give its name to the radio after sealing the sale deal.

According to unconfirmed reports Vazrazhdane Varna 2009 has close links with the controversial Varna bishop Kiril, who made headlines last year over dubious land swaps.

Representatives from Vazrazhdane Varna 2009 has neither denied, nor confirmed reports that the radio will focus on topics, dealing with orthodox religion.