Large Bulgarian tour operator files for bankruptcy
Bulgarian tour operator Alfatour, described as one of the largest in the country, has filed for insolvency on December 13,
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Bulgaria’s exports to non-EU countries drop 10.6% y/y in January – October 2016
Bulgaria’s exports to non-EU countries were 10.6 per cent lower in January to October 2016 than in January – October
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Close to 64% of Bulgarians have home internet, 7 of 10 use phone to access the net at home
About 63.5 per cent of households in Bulgaria had internet access at home in 2016, an increase of 4.4 percentage
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Bulgaria’s exports to other EU countries up 6% y/y in January – September 2016
Bulgaria’s exports to other European Union countries in January to September 2016 were six per cent higher than in January
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Close to nine out of 10 Bulgarian bankers expect Brexit will have no consequences for Bulgarian economy – poll
Eighty-six per cent of bank managers in Bulgaria do not expect any consequences for the Bulgarian economy from the UK’s
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Eustream asks EC for support
Slovakia may receive some funds for its gas projects from the European Commission. The country’s gas transporter Eustream has requested
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Fitch, S&P affirm Bulgaria’s credit rating as stable, note risks from political instability
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Bulgaria’s Long-Term Foreign and Local Currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) at ‘BBB-‘, with stable outlooks, while
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Bulgarian Parliament tightens rules on foreigners staying in country as representatives of companies
Bulgaria’s National Assembly gave, on December 2, its final approval to changes to the Foreigners Act, including more stringent requirements
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Unemployment in Bulgaria in October 2016 was 7.4%, continuing downward trend
Unemployment in Bulgaria in October 2016 was 7.4 per cent, continuing the trend of decreasing seen over the past several
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