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Press Releases & News from Bulgaria distributed via EuropaWire

President Barroso Statement on his meeting with Prime Minister of Bulgaria Plamen Oresharski

Posted on 24, June 2013 by

José Manuel Durão Barroso – President of the European Commission Brussels, 24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Good morning ladies and gentlemen, I would like to warmly welcome Prime Minister Oresharski to the European Commission for the first time. We had an open, frank … Read the full press release →

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NATO Secretary General Rasmussen praised Bulgaria’s commitment to the Alliance

Posted on 21, June 2013 by

21-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen praised Bulgaria’s contributions to the Alliance and its commitment to transatlantic security after talks on Thursday (20 June 2013) with Bulgarian Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski. “NATO’s core task is security … Read the full press release →

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Siim Kallas at European Sea Ports Conference in Varna: Making the most of Europe’s ports to drive trade and growth

Posted on 31, May 2013 by

European Sea Ports Conference, Varna 31-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Ladies and gentlemen, It’s a pleasure to be back at ESPO’s conference and speak at such a vital time for Europe’s port community. One year ago, in Sopot, we were still in the … Read the full press release →

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First Investment Bank Bulgaria supported the charity match “Legends of Bulgaria” – “Aston Villa”

Posted on 29, May 2013 by

 The charity match is in support of Stiliyan Petrov 29-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Fibank (First Investment Bank) has bought 1,000 tickets for the spectacular beneficial show to take place at “Vasil Levski” national stadium on 26 May. At 15:00 hours, the “Legends … Read the full press release →

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EU Court of Justice delegation to officially visit Bulgaria

Posted on 21, May 2013 by

Luxembourg, 21-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — As part of the constant contacts which the Court of Justice of the European Union maintains with the highest courts of the Member States, a delegation from the Court will make an official visit to Bulgaria, from Saturday, … Read the full press release →

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Postbank / IKEA co-branded credit card is the best banking product for 2012 in Bulgaria

Posted on 16, May 2013 by

16-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The co-branded credit card of Postbank and IKEA store is the best banking product for 2012 in the opinion of a competent international jury and the best card product for 2012 based on the online voting on … Read the full press release →

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Hellenic Telecommunications Organization SA 2013 1Q Results Under IFRS

Posted on 8, May 2013 by

Net income at €167.5mn, up 5% excl. capital gains Adjusted Net operating cash flow up 7% to €261mn –       Further reduction in net debt, at 1.7x trailing 12M EBITDA EBITDA margin stable at 35.4% Total operating expenses excl. D&A and … Read the full press release →

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Момчил Андреев, Главният изпълнителен директор на Райфайзенбанк (България), напуска банката

Posted on 7, May 2013 by

7-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Момчил Андреев, Председател на Управителния съвет и Главен изпълнителен директор на Райфайзенбанк (България) ЕАД, ще напусне банката от 30 юни 2013 г., за да работи извън Групата Райфайзен. Андреев е член на Управителния съвет на Райфайзенбанк (България) … Read the full press release →

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Mr Ognian Zlatev takes office as the new Head of the European Commission’s Representation in Sofia, Bulgaria

Posted on 1, May 2013 by

Brussels, 1-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mr Zlatev has been working since 2011 as Head of Communication at the Directorate General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion. In this role he helped communicating effectively the Commission’s actions to tackle youth unemployment and social … Read the full press release →

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Induction programmes for new teachers in the EU are now mandatory in 15 EU Member States

Posted on 29, April 2013 by

Brussels, 29-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Induction programmes designed to offer personalised support and advice for new teachers are now mandatory in 15 EU Member States (Austria, Cyprus, Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden and the UK) … Read the full press release →

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Telenor signs with OTE Greece to acquire the second largest mobile operator in Bulgaria Globul

Posted on 27, April 2013 by

Oslo, Norway, 27-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Telenor has today signed an agreement with OTE to acquire Bulgarian mobile operator Globul for a total amount of EUR 717 million on a cash and debt free basis. Globul is the second largest mobile operator … Read the full press release →

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41 BMW 3 Series, 5 Series and 7 Series cars to participate in this year’s Allgäu-Orient Rally automotive adventure

Posted on 25, April 2013 by

Munich, 25-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Its organisers describe the Allgäu-Orient Rally as “one of the world’s last remaining automotive adventures”. The vehicles gathered for the eighth edition of this low-budget rally – which doubles as a fundraising event with a difference – … Read the full press release →

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Райфайзенбанк България и ЕБВР подписаха втора кредитна линия в рамките на българската Програма за енергийна ефективност и възобновяема енергия КЛЕЕВИ

Posted on 16, April 2013 by

Финансиране за инвестиции на българския бизнес в устойчива енергия 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — „Райфайзенбанк (България)“ ЕАД и Европейската банка за възстановяване и развитие („ЕБВР“) подписаха втора кредитна линия в рамките на българската Програма за енергийна ефективност и възобновяема енергия (“КЛЕЕВИ”). Това … Read the full press release →

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GLOBUL to offer the new Samsung GALAXY S4 smartphone in Bulgaria

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — This month GLOBUL will offer the new Samsung GALAXY S4 smartphone which will be available in all GLOBUL, GERMANOS and official partner shops in white and black color. The company has already started the registration for the … Read the full press release →

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GLOBUL first telecom in Bulgaria to offer personal video to its clients

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — GLOBUL is the first telecommunication company in Bulgaria to provide its subscribers with personalized video offers based on their individual needs. Personal videos show specific data regarding users’ monthly consumption in an interesting and innovative way, offering … Read the full press release →

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GLOBUL to support Bulgarian motorcycling champion Martin Choy during the 2013 racing season

Posted on 8, April 2013 by

8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — GLOBUL will support the Bulgarian motorcycling champion Martin Choy and his co-partner Mihail Ivanov from GLOBUL Racing Team during the 2013 racing season. This year Choy’s ambition is to win the European Championship title, defending his remarkable … Read the full press release →

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GLOBUL ще подкрепи студентска инициатива, която ще се състои в Американския университет в Благоевград

Posted on 8, April 2013 by

8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — GLOBUL ще подкрепи студентска инициатива, която ще се състои днес в Американския университет в Благоевград. Събитието ще се проведе под формата на състезание, в което ще се включат студенти и ученици от водещи учебни заведения в страната, … Read the full press release →

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EBRD loans €40m to Sofia Med, leading Bulgarian copper, titanium zinc and brass processor

Posted on 2, April 2013 by

2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EBRD is helping Bulgarian metal-processing company Sofia Med sharpen its competitive edge by investing €40 million in production and energy efficiency improvements and long-term working capital financing. Sofia Med is part of Viohalco Group, one of … Read the full press release →

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Mr Kalin Hristov becomes EIB Governor for the Republic of Bulgaria

Posted on 19, March 2013 by

19-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following the appointment of a caretaker government in the Republic of Bulgaria, Mr Kalin Hristov took office as Minister of Finance on 13 March 2013. Mr Hristov also becomes EIB Governor for the Republic of Bulgaria. Before … Read the full press release →

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Bulgaria joins the Unified Patent Court agreement

Posted on 5, March 2013 by

Brussels, 5-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The formalities enabling Bulgaria to become the 25th signatory state to the Unified Patent Court agreement have been accomplished today. The first 24 member states signed on 19 February. For more information see press release: Signing of the … Read the full press release →

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Rusatom: Turbine upgrade for Kozloduy 6 (Bulgaria)

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The turbine generator stator will be replaced and the rotor refurbished at unit 6 of Bulgaria’s Kozloduy nuclear power plant under a contract signed between the plant and Rusatom Service. The work will raise the turbine generator … Read the full press release →

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Discussion on freedom and the rule of law in Bulgaria

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — MEPs will debate freedom and the rule of law in Bulgaria with the Council Presidency and Commissioner Connie Hedegaard on Wednesday afternoon. The discussion should focus on the assault on Ahmed Dogan, leader of Bulgaria’s Movement for … Read the full press release →

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Statement by the spokesperson of EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on Bulgaria’s announcement regarding the outcome of the Burgas attack investigation

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

Brussels, 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The spokesperson of Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission, issued the following statement today: “The High Representative takes note of the results of … Read the full press release →

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UEFA Executive Committee confirms EURO 2016 venues

Posted on 25, January 2013 by

Declaration regarding proposed revisions of the FIFA Statutes also supported 25-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The UEFA Executive Committee has confirmed the ten venues for UEFA EURO 2016, presented by the tournament hosts, the French Football Federation (FFF). At its meeting at … Read the full press release →

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Internal energy market: Commission refers Bulgaria, Estonia and the United Kingdom to Court for failing to fully transpose EU rules

Posted on 25, January 2013 by

Brussels, 25-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission is referring Bulgaria, Estonia and the United Kingdom to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to fully transpose the EU internal energy market rules. To date Bulgaria, Estonia and the … Read the full press release →

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Antitrust: Commission takes Bulgaria to Court over assignment of digital terrestrial broadcasting authorisations

Posted on 25, January 2013 by

Brussels, 25-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has decided to refer Bulgaria to the EU’s Court of Justice over the assignment of digital broadcast spectrum. The Commission found that the procedure followed by Bulgaria was based on disproportionately restrictive award conditions, … Read the full press release →

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Funding gap for nuclear decommissioning in Bulgaria, Lithuania and Slovakia

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Defects in the EU’s nuclear decommissioning programmes in Bulgaria, Lithuania and Slovakia include cost overruns, delays, lack of coordination and supervision, diffused responsibilities, too much money going to unrelated energy projects and ill-informed priority setting, say Budgetary … Read the full press release →

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Prof. Kamelia Kassabova, Ph.D., Chairperson of the Conciliation Commission for Payment Disputes, presented to the Governing Council of the Bulgarian National Bank the annual report on the Commission’s activities in 2012

Posted on 21, January 2013 by

21-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today (17 January 2013), the Chairperson of the Conciliation Commission for Payment Disputes, Prof. Kamelia Kassabova, Ph.D., presented to the Governing Council of the Bulgarian National Bank the annual report on the Commission’s activities in 2012. In … Read the full press release →

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Klöckner & Co sells Eastern European operations as part of its restructuring program

Posted on 2, January 2013 by

Duisburg, 2-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — As announced, Klöckner & Co is selling its entire Eastern European operations as part of its restructuring program. In the first phase of the transaction, activities in the Czech Republic, Bulgaria and Romania, which make up … Read the full press release →

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State aid: Commission clears support for urban regeneration projects in Greece and Bulgaria

Posted on 26, December 2012 by

Brussels, 26-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a Greek and a Bulgarian scheme aimed at supporting urban regeneration projects through the Joint European Support for Sustainable Investment in City Areas (JESSICA) initiative. The Commission … Read the full press release →

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Fibank (Първа инвестиционна банка) е най-силната марка в България

Posted on 17, December 2012 by

17-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Fibank (Първа инвестиционна банка) получи признание за най-силната марка в България сред финансовите институции. Официалните резултати бяха обявени на стилна церемония вчера от глобалната организация Superbrands, провела независимо проучване сред потребителите на българския пазар. Методиката на подбор … Read the full press release →

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Отговор на Български Енергиен Холдинг ЕАД във връзка със започналата процедура за проучване за злоупотреба с монополно положение

Posted on 4, December 2012 by

4-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Във връзка със започналата процедура за проучване за злоупотреба с монополно положение (Дело № COMP/39.767-БЕХ) „Български Енергиен Холдинг” ЕАД е упълномощен да заяви следното: От  м. юни тази година БЕХ и дъщерните му дружества са предприели всички … Read the full press release →

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Antitrust: Commission opens proceedings against Bulgarian Energy Holding

Posted on 4, December 2012 by

Brussels, 4-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened formal proceedings to investigate whether Bulgarian Energy Holding may be abusing its dominant market position in the wholesale electricity market in Bulgaria. The Commission has concerns that Bulgarian Energy Holding might be … Read the full press release →

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GLOBUL С НАГРАДА ЗА НАЙ-ГОЛЯМ КОРПОРАТИВЕН ДАРИТЕЛ ЗА 2012 ГОДИНА

Posted on 29, November 2012 by
GLOBUL С НАГРАДА ЗА НАЙ-ГОЛЯМ КОРПОРАТИВЕН ДАРИТЕЛ ЗА 2012 ГОДИНА

29-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — GLOBUL получи отличието „Най-голям корпоративен дарител“ за 2012 г. в две от категориите на Седмите годишни награди на Български дарителски форум – „Най-голям обем на финансови дарения“ и „Най-щедър дарител“. Престижната награда бе връчена от президента на … Read the full press release →

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.eu at web events in Bulgaria and Slovakia

Posted on 10, November 2012 by

Brussels, 10-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — EURid, the .eu top-level domain registry, will be present at three events in Bulgaria and Slovakia in mid-November 2012 to continue to raise the visibility of .eu domain names in Central Europe. In Bulgaria, EURid is one … Read the full press release →

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Press statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle following the meeting with Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikolay Mladenov in Sofia

Posted on 2, November 2012 by

Sofia, 1-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — I had a very frank and constructive discussion with the Foreign Minister and earlier I had good meetings with the President, Prime Minister, and members of the Parliament. The European Union is still facing consequences of … Read the full press release →

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Small and medium sized enterprises in 2011: situations per EU Member State

Posted on 18, October 2012 by
Trends in the SME sector for Austria

18-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Commission annually assesses progress in implementation of the Small Business Act (SBA)1 at national level. This memo describes the results of the assessment as illustrated by country specific SBA factsheets2, composed on the basis of a wide … Read the full press release →

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EuropaWire.EU to launch

Posted on 24, July 2012 by

EuropaWire.EU (EW) is a premium European Union press release distribution and newswire service. The vast majority of the press releases that will appear on and be released via EuropaWire.EU (https://news.europawire.eu), will primarily be sourced directly from major EU based brands, companies, and institutions … Read the full press release →

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