Category Archives: Bulgaria

Press Releases & News from Bulgaria distributed via EuropaWire

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 →

Posted in Albania, Bulgaria, Business, Financial, Greece, Internet & Online, Romania, Technology, Telecom

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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 →

Posted in Austria, Banks, Bulgaria, Business, Financial, Management

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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 →

Posted in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Education, Estonia, European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Government, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Politics, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Society, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom

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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 →

Posted in Bulgaria, Business, Financial, Greece, Internet & Online, Investment, Norway, Technology, Telecom

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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 →

Posted in Banks, Bulgaria, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Investment, Small Business

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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 →

Posted in Bulgaria, Business, Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom

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 →

Posted in Bulgaria, Business, Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom

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 →

Posted in Automotive, Bulgaria, Marketing, Sports, Telecom

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 →

Posted in Bulgaria, Education, Telecom

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 →

Posted in Banks, Bulgaria, Business, European Union, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Metals and Minerals, United Kingdom

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 →

Posted in Banks, Bulgaria, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Management, Politics

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 →

Posted in Belgium, Bulgaria, Business, European Union, Government, Law, Technology

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 →

Posted in Bulgaria, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Russia, Technology

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 →

Posted in Bulgaria, European Union, Government, Law, Politics, Society

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 →

Posted in Belgium, Bulgaria, European Union, Government, Politics, Society

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 →

Posted in Bulgaria, France, Sports, Switzerland, United Kingdom

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 →

Posted in Belgium, Bulgaria, Energy, Gas & Oil, Estonia, European Union, Government, Law, United Kingdom

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 →

Posted in Belgium, Bulgaria, Business, European Union, Government, Law, Media, Technology, Telecom