Category Archives: Bulgaria

Press Releases & News from Bulgaria distributed via EuropaWire

Bulgarian National Bank released copper commemorative coin ‘90 Years since the Birth of Apostol Karamitev’ from the series ’Bulgarian Artists’

Sofia, Bulgaria, 12-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — From 13 December 2013, the Bulgarian National Bank releases in circulation a copper commemorative coin ‘90 Years since the Birth of Apostol Karamitev’ from the series ’Bulgarian Artists’. It will be sold at the BNB teller … Read the full press release

Bulgarian National Bank presented its H1 2013 report and budget for 2014 to the National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria

Sofia, Bulgaria, 12-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Today, in compliance with article 1, paragraph 2 and article 50 of the Law on the Bulgarian National Bank, the BNB Report for the first half of 2013 and the BNB budget for 2014 were presented … Read the full press release

Български енергиен холдинг ЕАД приключи предварителното записване на облигационна емисия в размер на 500 милиона евро с падеж ноември 2018 г

София, България, 8-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — На 31 октомври 2013 г. Български енергиен холдинг ЕАД успешно приключи предварителното записване на облигационна емисия в размер на 500 милиона евро. Емисията е с падеж ноември 2018 г. След интензивни срещи с инвеститори във Франкфурт, … Read the full press release

EIB lends EUR 50M to CIBANK for projects of SMEs and mid-cap companies in Bulgaria

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending EUR 50 million to CIBANK to finance projects promoted by small and medium-sized enterprises and mid-cap companies in Bulgaria. EIB funds will support projects across the whole country, significantly supporting employment. 27-9-2013 — … Read the full press release

Bulgarian First Investment Bank AD to acquire 100% of shares of MKB Unionbank from Hungarian MKB

19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — First Investment Bank AD (Fibank) has signed with the Hungarian MKB a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of shares of MKB Unionbank. The transaction will be closed after the customary regulatory approval process. Fibank is a … Read the full press release

Bulgarian Postbank joins EBRD Trade Facilitation Program to support regional trade and energy efficiency projects

13-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Postbank will participate in EBRD Trade Facilitation Program and will receive a Credit line for SME energy efficiency form EBRD. Postbank will receive EUR 20 million financing under the EBRD Trade Facilitation Program. Through this program, the Bank … Read the full press release

Vienna Insurance Group AG to divest its indirect 92 percent holding in Bulgarian pension fund Doverie

13-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Vienna Insurance Group AG Wiener Versicherung Gruppe (VIG) concluded the negotiations on the sale of its indirect holding of more than 92 percent in the Bulgarian pension fund Doverie to United Capital PLC. The sale of … Read the full press release

GLOBUL с нов мениджърски екип представен от главният изпълнителен директор Стайн-Ерик Велан

09-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Главният изпълнителен директор на GLOBUL Стайн-Ерик Велан представи новия мениджърски екип на компанията, назначен на 2 август 2013 г. Ирина Василевска ще продължи да заема длъжността мениджър отдел „Правни отношения и защитена информация“, Ангелина Лякова остава мениджър … Read the full press release

Telenor Group-owned Bulgarian telecom GLOBUL introduced new top management appointments

09-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — GLOBUL Chief Executive Officer Stein-Erik Vellan introduced the new top management appointments, effective as of 2 August 2013. Irina Vasilevska will continue to be GLOBUL & GERMANOS Legal Affairs and Protected Information Department Manager, Angelina Liakova remains … Read the full press release

Successo nel Campionato Mondiale in Bulgaria per le Energie Alternative dell’Abarth 500 degli italiani Massimo Liverani e Fulvio Ciervo dell’Eco Motori Racing Team

Un successo che rafforza il primato del pilota e di Abarth nella classifica iridata del Campionato Mondiale Energie Alternative L’Eco Motori Racing Team si conferma competitivo con Liverani anche nelle difficili prove a media bulgare Ancora un 2° posto per … Read the full press release

EC Vice-President Viviane Reding in Bulgaria for the Future of Europe Debate

22-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — “Bulgaria must stay on the reform path, and its citizens have a key role to play in the process”, said European Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding ahead of a dialogue with over 250 citizens in Sofia (Bulgaria) which she will … Read the full press release

„Печатница на Българската народна банка” АД и „Франсоа Шарл Обертюр Груп”, Франция създават съвместно дружество за производство на банкноти в България

27-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — „Печатница на Българската народна банка” АД (ПБНБ) успешно приключи преговорите и постигна договореност за създаване на съвместно дружество за производство на банкноти в България с един от най-големите производители на банкноти в света „Франсоа Шарл Обертюр Груп”, … Read the full press release

EIB, Société Générale Expressbank open EUR 100M credit line to support SMEs in Bulgaria

25-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Société Générale Expressbank AD have signed an agreement for EUR 100 million to finance projects which will contribute to increasing employment and the competitiveness of the Bulgarian economy. The funds will be utilized tofinance projects of small and medium-sized companies in the areas of … Read the full press release

Vestas sold two wind power plants in Bulgaria and Romania for EUR 127M to LUKERG Renew

25-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Vestas has entered into an agreement to sell the Romanian project Gebeleisis and the Bulgarian project Hrabrovo to LUKERG Renew for a total enterprise value of EUR 127m. The wind power plants have been co-developed by Vestas, … Read the full press release

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 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

EU Court of Justice delegation to officially visit Bulgaria

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

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

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