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IMF Upbeat about Bulgaria due to Euro Area Recovery in H2 [May 13, 2012] Bulgaria's growth continues to slow, mostly reflecting external headwinds, but there is room for optimism due to the expected euro area recovery in the second half of the year, IMF mission chief for Bulgaria has said. "Real GDP growth is projected to reach 0.8% in 2012, which is lower than our previoud forecast.... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Hails Macedonia's 'Democratic' Parliamentary Elections [Jun 06, 2011] Macedonia's early parliamentary elections, which took place on Sunday, were democratic and give reasons for optimism with respect to regional cooperation, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Nikolay Mladenov said in a special statement. "In spite of the competitive election campaign, Sunday's early parliamentary elections in Macedonia were organized in a democratic way, and were carried out in a peaceful ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Matthaeus: Don't Underestimate Bulgaria! [Mar 14, 2011] Bulgaria's national football team manager Lothar Matthaeus has issued a statement of optimism and perseverance regarding the team's prospects for qualifying for Euro 2012. Currently Bulgaria is fourth in Group G in the qualifyers and needs to get at least to number 2, in order to get the chance to compete in the playoffs. The team hosts Switzerland, who are third, for a decisive game March 26. ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Energy Minister Optimistic on Nuclear Plant Investor [Oct 23, 2010] Bulgaria's Economy and Energy Minister, Traicho Traikov, voices strong optimism that the government would find another investor for the project to build a second Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) in the Danube town of Belene. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria, Georgia Hail EU Envoy to Tbilisi Dimitrov [Oct 04, 2010] The prime ministers of Bulgaria and Georgia are upbeat about Bulgarian Filip Dimitrov's role as EU Ambassador to Georgia. This optimism was expressed by Prime Minsiter Boyko Borisov and his Georgian counterpart Nikoloz "Nika" Gilauri during their meeting in Sofia Monday. [via YahooNews] More >>

Matth?us rallies wounded Bulgaria [Sep 24, 2010] Lothar Matth?us insisted Bulgaria can still claim a place at the UEFA EURO 2012 finals after being unveiled as coach in Sofia, with his attacking philosophy key to his optimism. [via YahooNews] More >>

US, Spain, Austria Ambassadors Optimistic about Bulgaria's Future (Novinite.com) [Mar 23, 2010] The Ambassadors of the US, Spain and Austria to Sofia voiced optimism about Bulgaria's future during a working breakfast with representatives of the country's business. [via YahooNews] More >>