Despite MENA crisis, asylum applications in Bulgaria remain low
The number of asylum-seekers applying for refugee status in Bulgaria remains low in spite of the crisis in the Middle
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Greek party leaders hopeful as coalition talks continue
Greek party leaders are holding a second day of talks aimed at forming a coalition government. The country’s president has
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ExxonMobil quits shale gas exploration in Poland
US company ExxonMobil finished its shale gas exploration activities in Poland as no continuous, commercial level of hydrocarbons flow was
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Flame malware: Hard-drive horror
The recent discovery of the Flame malware is the latest in a series of revelations about malicious software that suggest
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Kosovo PM Thaçi sees European future, invites Bulgarian investors
Kosovo prime minister Hashim Thaçi is visiting Bulgaria with a message of optimism about his country’s European future, undeterred by
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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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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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Hungarian government signals end to IMF deadlock
The government looked set this week to capitulate over controversial legislation that is blocking the commencement of formal negotiations for
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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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