The EBRD improved its 2011 GDP forecast for Bulgaria to a 2.6% growth in the January edition of its Regional Economic Prospects report from 2.4% in the October forecasts. The projections for 2010 remained unchanged at 0.4%. The economic prospects for Bulgaria have improved slightly in the recent months as distinct signs of a turnaround have emerged, the bank said. Strong exports in addition to stable expansion of key sectors, such as tourism agriculture made up for other weak sectors and low consumer demand,. |
The EC has sent a reasoned opinion to Bulgaria over failure to comply with EU rules on the free movement of capital, the EC said on its website. The privatisation act in Bulgaria introduces ... more
Bulgaria will be seeking an extension of the court procedure filed by the EC against the country over irregularities found in the assignment of digital broadcast spectrum, transport minister ... more
Bulgarian individuals and companies hold EUR 100mn in Cypriot banks according to ECB data, BTA reported quoting Reuters. The largest EU depositors in the crisis-hit country are Greece with EUR ... more