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Bulgaria Ex Commissioner Firm over Presidency Bid - Report [May 07, 2011] Meglena Kuneva, former EU Commissioner for consumer protection, has already agreed to run for Bulgaria's president in the autumn despite speculations over her eligibility, insiders say. "Kuneva's candidature for the presidential elections is expected to be officially announced by the end of this month," 24 hours daily reported, citing anonymous sources close to her. Daniel Valchev, former ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria's Ex EU Commissioner Shy over Presidency Bid [Feb 08, 2011] Bulgaria's former EU Commissioner Meglena Kuneva has played down rumors that she might run for President of the country in the October 2011 elections. Kuneva, who was Bulgaria's first ever EU Commissioner, in charge of consumer protection at the EC in 2007-2009, has often been mentioned in Bulgarian media as a primary bidder for the Bulgarian Presidency. Speaking in Plovdiv of Tuesday, however ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria, Slovakia Ink Economic Agreement [Oct 01, 2010] Bulgaria and Slovakia signed an economic cooperation agreement in Sofia Friday. The document deals with the bilateral ties in trade, investments, energy, IT, telecommunications, small and medium-sized enterprises, consumer protection, agriculture, and food industry. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Closes Seven Hotels, Restaurants along the Coast [Jun 27, 2010] Seven tourist sites along Bulgarias Black Sea coast will be closed following the state body for consumer protection inspections at hotels, restaurants, and places of entertainment for violations of clients' rights. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria EC Commissioner Prepares Rights Campaign Launch (Novinite.com) [Jan 18, 2010] The European Commissioner for Consumer Protection, Megela Kuneva, will launch a nation-wide information campaign in Bulgaria on January 21. The initiative, under the slogan "In the European Union you have consumer rights. [via YahooNews] More >>