The ‘Sofia’ criteria for the euro zone
The European Central Bank (ECB) published its Convergence Report (2012), in which it evaluates the progress of the members states
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Norway ends labour market restrictions on Bulgarians and Romanians
Norway has abolished restrictions on access by Bulgarians and Romanians to the country’s labour market. Bulgaria and Romania joined the
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Obama, G20 press Europe on economic plan
Europe’s financial crisis took center stage on Monday as the Group of 20 economic summit began in Mexico. President Barack
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Molson Coors closes acquisition of Eastern European brewers, Kamenitza included
Denver-based Molson Coors, estimated as the world’s fifth-largest beer brewer by volume, said on June 18 that it has closed
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Young Czech bank eyes CEE markets
Three new banks were launched on the local market last year, offering stripped-down, online retail banking products that quickly began
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Sofia Tech Park to boost innovation, entrepreneurship, Plevneliev says
Sofia Tech Park, the 100 million leva (50 million euro) project to be built next to the Bulgarian capital city’s
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G20 leaders arrive in Mexico for summit
World leaders are gathering in Mexico for a two-day G20 summit which begins Monday in the Pacific coast resort of
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World Bank boosted lending to Bulgaria to keep SE Europe stable, Zoellick says
The World Bank had been increasing its lending to support Bulgaria’s banking system – one of the most exposed to
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Carrefour exits Greek joint venture
French retail chain Carrefour said on June 15 that it was selling its stake in a joint venture with Greek
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