Bulgaria
BULGARIA/RUSSIA: Sofia steers between East and West
A senior Russian delegation led by President Vladimir Putin visited Sofia on January 17-18 to...
BulgariaRUSSIA/BELARUS/BULGARIA: Nuclear plants top the agenda
The Belarusian government yesterday decided to build its first nuclear power plant, now estimated...
RussiaBULGARIA: Communism looks better as years pass
While pre-1989 nostalgia is widespread among the older and less affluent in all post-communist EU...
BulgariaCEE: 'Hidden' economy poses risks to growth
The hidden economy has grown from perhaps 10% of measured GDP at the end of communism to about...
BULGARIA: Bulgarians are least satisfied Europeans
Bulgarians are least satisfied with their living standards and their lives in general, compared...
BulgariaPROSPECTS 2008: Weaknesses may cut CEE growth
Nationalism and populism continue to dominate politics, and unstable coalitions are common. ...
CEE: Elites obstruct and abuse anti-corruption moves
The outlook for the fight against corruption in Central-Eastern Europe (CEE). The populist misuse...
BULGARIA: Budget allocates little to social spending
Parliament adopted at first reading the draft state budget for 2008 on November 21. Bulgaria...
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