Bulgaria
CEE: '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...
BulgariaBULGARIA: Local GERB success poses no threat as yet
A second round of local elections was held on November 4. The local elections confirmed the new...
BulgariaBULGARIA: Teachers give up pay dispute
Schools reopened yesterday after striking teachers unwillingly accepted that their six-week pay...
BulgariaBULGARIA: Socialists and new party share mayoralties
Sofia Mayor Boyko Borisov called yesterday for fresh parliamentary elections on the strength of...
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