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IMF re-affirms Bulgaria economic growth forecast at 1.6%

April 8, 2014 The Sofia Globe staff IMF, macroeconomic indicators

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) sees Bulgaria’s economy growing by 1.6 per cent this year, according to the latest estimates

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Europe 

Greece and Troika clinch long-awaited deal

March 19, 2014 Independent Balkan News Agency European Commission, Greece, IMF

Following talks which lasted more than six months, the Greek government has reached an agreement with troika officials paving the

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Bulgaria 

IMF urges Bulgaria to pursue ‘bold reforms’ in annual review

January 31, 2014January 31, 2014 The Sofia Globe staff IMF, macroeconomic indicators

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) urged Bulgaria to pursue “bold structural reforms […] to lift growth, create jobs, and enhance

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Europe 

Romania’s Basescu warns IMF he won’t approve new fuel taxes

January 24, 2014January 24, 2014 Independent Balkan News Agency IMF, Romania

Romanian President Traian Basescu yesterday warned the visiting IMF delegation he disagrees with the new energy taxes, especially the new

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IMF sees global economic gains this year

January 21, 2014 VOANews IMF

The International Monetary Fund is predicting the world economy will advance at a faster pace this year. IMF economic counselor

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Europe 

Former Greek IMF rep says Fund’s predictions ‘way off target’

October 21, 2013 Independent Balkan News Agency Greece, IMF

Panagiotis Roumeliotis, former representative of Greece to the International Monetary Fund, says the IMF is in a disadvantageous position as

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Business 

IMF: Global financial system faces major transitions

October 10, 2013 VOANews IMF

The International Monetary Fund says the global financial system is facing several difficult transitions as world economies seek greater stability.

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Bulgaria 

IMF lowers economic growth forecast for Bulgaria

October 9, 2013February 11, 2014 The Sofia Globe staff IMF, macroeconomic indicators

The International Monetary Fund has cut back its economic growth forecast for 2013 and 2014, seeing growth this year at

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Europe 

Romania’s economic growth revised as unemployment reaches three-year high

August 1, 2013August 1, 2013 Independent Balkan News Agency IMF, Romania

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised Romania’s economic growth forecast to two per cent this year up from an

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