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Deadline for N-plant Storage Bids Expires

The deadline for submitting offers for constructing a new storage for spent fuel at Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant expires March 17.

Business | March 17, 2003, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 761

KPMG Audit on Bulgaria's DSK Bank Due

KPMG is expected to prepare its audit report on the annual financial results of DSK Bank by March 17. Should the deadline be met, the bidders will have three more days for conducting due diligence.

Business | March 17, 2003, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 735

Change in Foreign Investments Agency Statute Mulled

The statute of the Foreign Investments Agency will be changed soon, Pavel Ezekiev, director of the agency announced in Lisbon where he accompanies Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg on an official visit. The scope of the agency's activities will be expanded as th

Business | March 16, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 584

Saxe-Coburg Promotes Bulgaria and Seeks Investors in Portugal

Portugal might invest in Bulgaria's infrastructure and electric power industry. Bulgarian Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg announced that during his three day visit there.

Business | March 16, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2007

Economist 4th Round Table Focuses on Bulgaria's Priorities

The cooperation between the Bulgarian government and the business community in the implementation of structural reforms will be top on the agenda of the coming Fourth Round Table with the Bulgarian government, organized by The Economist Group.

Business | March 16, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 672

Russia Still Undecided over Balkan Oil Project

Russia is still undecided over its participation in the Burgas-Alexandroupolis oil pipeline project, according to Vladimir Titov, Russia's ambassador to Bulgaria. He told local radio NET that Russia's Energy Ministry was making calculations whether it wo

Business | March 15, 2003, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 665

Bulgarian Minister Wants Tobacco Imports Cut

Agriculture Minister Mehmed Dikme urged in Parliament that the new Bulgartabac owner purchase Bulgarian tobacco and that tobacco imports to Bulgaria are stopped.

Business | March 14, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1473

3 Bulgarian Companies Leave Tie-in for Balkan Oil Project

Three companies withdrew from the Bulgarian tie-in, to participate in the construction of Burgas-Alexandroupolis oil pipeline project, Minister of Regional Development and Public Works Valentin Tserovski said in an interview for the Bulgarian National Rad

Business | March 14, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 698

Contract for Sofia Airport Lot B2 Signed

The contract for Lot B2, the construction of a new runway and related works at Sofia Airport as part of the project for its reconstruction and expansion, was signed March 14.

Business | March 14, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1061

Prince Charles: Business Has Important Role in Bulgaria

Business has an important role to play for Bulgaria's development, The Prince of Wales said in Sofia. He was a special guest for nearly two hours to the Bulgarian Business Leaders Forum on the first day of his visit to Bulgaria.

Business | March 13, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 909

Bulgaria's Elite Gathered to Meet Prince Charles

The Bulgarian business elite gathered in Sofia on Wednesday afternoon to attend the conference of the Bulgarian Business Leaders Forum, a special guest of which was the Prince of Wales. Prince Charles founded the Bulgarian Business Leaders Forum with the

Business | March 13, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 792

Prince Charles Praises Reforms in Bulgaria

Prince Charles praised Bulgaria's development since his last visit to the country back in 1998. High-profile Bulgarian politicians and leading businessmen warmly welcomed the Prince of Wales on the first day of a visit to the country, which is hoped to g

Business | March 13, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1525

Prince Charles Awarded Six Bulgarian Companies the BBLF Business Standard

The Prince of Wales personally awarded the Business Ethics Standard of the Bulgarian Business Leaders Forum to six companies, which have declared their wish to sign and adopt it. Prince Charles handed the Standard to the managers of the six candidate comp

Business | March 13, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 952

Prince Charles Happy with Improved Business Contacts with Bulgaria

The trend of improved business and trade contacts between Bulgaria and the United Kingdom was praised both by HRH Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales, and President Parvanov during their meeting March 13.

Business | March 13, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 480

Moscow to Transfer USD 32,2 M Debt Payment to Bulgaria

Bulgaria will get USD 32,2 M cash payment on Russia's debt, Finance Minister Milen Velchev announced after the meeting of the Cabinet.

Business | March 13, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 448

Parliament OKs Tobacco Capital Partners for Bulgartabac Buyer

Bulgaria's Parliament approved the Cabinet's decision for naming Tobacco Capital Partners a winning bidder for 80% stake in Bulgaria's tobacco monopoly Bulgartabac March 13.

Business | March 13, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1121

Tobacco Holding Approaches Supreme Court over Bulgartabac

Austria's Tobacco Holding GmbH approached the Supreme Administrative Court over the decision of Bulgaria's sale body, the Privatisation Agency, to deprive it of access to Bulgartabac's updated information, as well as the sweetening bids procedure.

Business | March 13, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1096

Left-wing Opposition will Boycott Vote on Bulgartabac

Left-wing Coalition for Bulgaria will boycott the vote on the Cabinet's proposal for naming Tobacco Capital Partners buyer of Bulgartabac.

Business | March 13, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1056

Unilever Content with Business Conditions in Bulgaria

Unilever's decision to launch a new business on the Bulgarian market has been dictated by our conviction that Bulgaria offers good conditions for success, Martina Kastler, President of Unilever South Central Europe company, said after a meeting with Bulga

Business | March 12, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1499

Contract for Sofia Airport Lot B2 Signed Friday

The contract for Lot B2, the construction of a new runway and related works at Sofia Airport as part of the project for its reconstruction and expansion, will be signed March 14.

Business | March 12, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 614

Bulgaria Moves to Sell Majority Stake in Flag Carrier

Bulgaria plans to sell a minimum 51 percent stake in Bulgaria's flag carrier Balkan Air Tour, the Privatization Agency announced at a news conference on Wednesday. Up to 25 percent of the carrier's shares will be floated on the stock exchange.

Business | March 12, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1228
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