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Berbatov softens stance on Bulgaria comeback [Feb 08, 2012] SOFIA (Reuters) - Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov edged a step closer to ending his self-imposed international exile on Tuesday, saying he would be open to an approach from the Bulgaria national team's new coach. The 31-year-old, who is the Balkan country's all-time leading scorer with 48 goals, quit Bulgaria in 2010 and has repeated several times since then that he had no intention ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria's Syndicates Revolt against Retirement Age Increase [Nov 18, 2011] Bulgaria's two major syndicates have rebelled against the government's intention to up the retirement age by 1 year as of 2012. The Podkrepa Labor Confederation and the Confederation of Independent Bulgarian Syndicates (KNSB) threatened Friday to launch a general strike over the initiative of Finance Minister Simeon Djankov to increase the retirement age unilaterally while disregarding the ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria's Anti-Trust Watchdog Probes Print Media Monopoly [Oct 19, 2011] Bulgaria's anti-trust Commission for Protection of Competition, KZK, has launched a probe of the print media market in the country. The news was reported Wednesday by the Bulgarian Dnevnik daily after they have done a check of the KZK registry. The watchdog announced in mid-August their intention to analyze the publishing and distribution business after they were alarmed about serious violations ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria to Play It Cool on Euro Zone Bid over Debt Crises - FinMin [Jul 22, 2011] Bulgaria has not changed its intention to join the euro zone but it does not expect to start specific talks for accession to the ERM-2 before the situation with the euro zone debt crises clears, according to Finance Minister Simeon Djankov. "We are not going to start preliminary talks (on joining the euro) in the autumn. Our intentions (to join the euro) are not changed.... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria's Political Parties Set to Benefit from Raising Minimum Wage [Jun 10, 2011] Political parties in Bulgaria will receive higher state subsidies if the Borisov Cabinet fulfills its intention to raise the minimum monthly salary from BGN 240 to BGN 270. If the government and Parliament raise the minimum wage as of July 1, 2011, this will automatically lead to higher state subsidies for political parties, the Bulgarian daily "Sega" points out in a report. According to ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Min Snubs Calls to Resign over Vulgar Expletive [Sep 03, 2010] Bulgaria's diaspora minister, Bozhidar Dimitrov, whose profane expletive at the critics of what are believed to be relics of John the Baptist prompted calls for his resignation, has made it clear he has no intention to quit. [via YahooNews] More >>

(AFX UK Focus) 2010-05-26 11:15 UPDATE 1-Bulgaria set to apply for ERM-2 entry in 2011 [May 26, 2010] BUCHAREST, May 26 (Reuters) - Bulgaria plans to apply for the pre-euro ERM-2 waiting room next year, Finance Minister Simeon Djankov said on Wednesday. "We can't apply for ERM-2 this year, we have to wait. But starting with January 1 of next year we are ready to move. Our intention is to apply next year," Finance Minister Simeon Djankov said but did not elaborate. In April, Bulgaria was forced ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Football Legend Lechkov Stays Defiant [Apr 19, 2010] Bulgaria international and mayor of the city of Sliven Yordan Lechkov has made it clear he has no intention to resign over alleged abuse of power. Asked to comment the seven allegations raised against him, Lechkov only said this should be done by the prosecutors. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Revises 2009 Deficit, to Delay Application for ERM [Apr 09, 2010] April 9 (Bloomberg) -- Bulgaria will scrap its intention to apply to the pre-euro exchange-rate mechanism after revising upward its 2009 budget deficit to 3.7 percent of gross domestic product, Prime Minister Boiko Borissov told reporters in Sofia today. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Trade Unions Defy Govt's Plan to Up VAT (Novinite.com) [Mar 24, 2010] Bulgaria?s two major trade unions have declared themselves explicitly against the government?s intention to raise the value-added tax from 20% to 22%. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Natural Gas Prices to Go up April 1 (Novinite.com) [Mar 23, 2010] The natural gas prices in Bulgaria are going to be increased starting April 1, 2010, despite the government?s intention to freeze them. This has been announced by Angel Semerdzhiev, head of Bulgaria?s State Commission for Energy and Water Regulation (DKEVR). [via YahooNews] More >>

CEZ Energy Giant Dismisses Bulgaria Withdrawal Speculation (Novinite.com) [Mar 20, 2010] CEZ Bulgaria regional manager Jan Vavera confirms that the company has no intention of withdrawing from the country, despite the current economic situation. [via YahooNews] More >>

US Ambassador Snubs Request by Arrested Bulgaria Ex Secret Agent (Novinite.com) [Mar 05, 2010] US Ambassador to Bulgaria, James Warlick, has made it clear he had no intention of meeting with ex secret agent Aleksei Petrov, who is facing organized crime charges. [via YahooNews] More >>

Russia wants Bulgaria to explain favor of US missile shield (SpaceDaily) [Feb 15, 2010] by Staff Writers Moscow (AFP) Feb 14, 2010 Russia is waiting for Bulgaria to explain its intention to join a new US missile defence system in Europe which came as an unwelcome surprise to Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Sunday. [via YahooNews] More >>

Explain, Russia tells Bulgaria (News 24 South Africa) [Feb 14, 2010] Russia is waiting for Bulgaria to explain its intention to join a new US missile defence system in Europe which came as an unwelcome surprise to Moscow [via YahooNews] More >>

Russia wants Bulgaria explanation on US missile shield (Malaysian Mirror) [Feb 14, 2010] MOSCOW -Russia is waiting for Bulgaria to explain its intention to join a new US missile defence system in Europe which came as an unwelcome surprise to Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Sunday. Read more... [via YahooNews] More >>

Russia wants Bulgaria explanation on US missile shield (AFP via Yahoo! News) [Feb 14, 2010] Russia is waiting for Bulgaria to explain its intention to join a new US missile defence system in Europe which came as an unwelcome surprise to Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Sunday. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria?s EC Bidder: Let?s Work out Gaza Access with Israel (Novinite.com) [Feb 03, 2010] Bulgaria?s EU Humanitarian Aid Commissioner-Designate Kristalina Georgieva has declared her intention to work with Israel on the issue of humanitarian access to Gaza. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria PM: Our Eurozone Quest Will Begin in January (Novinite.com) [Jan 11, 2010] Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has ended months of speculation by confirming Bulgaria's intention to apply for Eurozone membership at the end of January. [via YahooNews] More >>