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Bulgarian regulator fines Microsoft subsidiary for unfair competition

July 1, 2014July 1, 2014 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgaria’s competition regulator said on July 1 that it has fined Microsoft Bulgaria 187 000 leva (about 95 600 euro)

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Bulgaria utilities regulator announces electricity price hike

June 30, 2014July 3, 2014 The Sofia Globe staff energy

Bulgaria’s State Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (SEWRC) said on June 30 that it approved higher prices for end-consumers starting

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Bulgaria central bank proposes jail-time for undermining banks

June 30, 2014June 30, 2014 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgarian National Bank said on June 30 that it has put forth amendments to the country’s Penal Code that make

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Bulgaria’s TV7, News7 channels file for bankruptcy protection

June 30, 2014July 3, 2014 The Sofia Globe staff Media

Bulgarian television channels TV7 and News7 filed for bankruptcy protection in the Sofia City Court, but said in June 30

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EC gives green light for 3.3B leva in state aid for Bulgarian banks

June 30, 2014July 3, 2014 The Sofia Globe staff European Commission

The European Commission said on June 30 that it has authorised Bulgaria to use 3.3 billion leva (about 1.69 billion

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Bulgarian bank under assault in smear campaign issues assurances

June 27, 2014July 2, 2014 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgaria’s First Bulgarian Bank (FIBank) issued reassurances on June 27 that it had sufficient liquidity, both in cash and financial

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Bulgarian security agency, Interior Ministry, investigating e-mail campaign against two banks

June 27, 2014 Independent Balkan News Agency

Bulgaria’s State Agency for National Security and the Interior Ministry are investigating a campaign against two banks, after text messages

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Bulgaria places 1.49 billion euro bond issue

June 27, 2014June 27, 2014 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgaria’s foray onto foreign financial markets has proven a successful one, with its 1.493 billion euro bond issue placed at

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Bulgaria state utility NEK debt at 2.9B leva, regulator says

June 26, 2014July 2, 2014 The Sofia Globe staff energy

Bulgaria’s state-owned electricity utility NEK has amassed 2.9 billion leva (about 1.48 billion euro) in debt, the head of Bulgaria’s

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