Nr. 28 (76), 19-07-2013
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ISSN 1314-5339

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Prof. Steve Hanke was awarded the honor “Doctor Honoris Causa” of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences


The President of BAS, Acad. Stefan Vodenicharov, handed the honor “Doctor Honoris Causa” to the world-famous economist Prof. Steve Hanke, known in Bulgaria as “the Father of the Currency Board”. Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski was also present at the official event. He congratulated Prof. Hanke and rendered him gratitude for his regular comments regarding our country - “at times critical, other times encouraging, but always with a positive attitude“, and expressed hope that he would continue being cooperative and benevolent to Bulgaria in the future.

BCCI’s Vice-President Georgi Stoev, who was among the official guests, congratulated Acad. Vodenicharov and Prof. Hanke on behalf of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

NEWS FROM BCCI
BCCI’s suggestions on “Competitiveness and Innovations 2014-2020” Operational Programme
Deputy Minister of Economy and Energy, Mr. Krassin Dimitrov met the President of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Tsvetan Simeonov More
Meeting between representatives of GS1 Bulgaria and GS1 Austria
The mentoring programme - exchange of experience related to the activities on applying GS1 standards More
Opportunities for establishing bilateral trade and economic relations between Bulgaria and Libya
Representatives of the Management to the International Institute for Security and Cooperation visited BCCI and met with its President, Mr. Tsvetan Simeonov More
Extended collaboration between the Ukrainian and the Bulgarian Chambers of Commerce and Industry
The Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has already started working on creating a Trade Register More
Ongoing legislative changes for improving the business environment
Representative of BCCI has participated at the session of the parliamentary committees on Economic Policy and Tourism, and Budget and Finances More
Prof. Steve Hanke was awarded the honor “Doctor Honoris Causa” of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
BCCI’s Vice-President Georgi Stoev congratulated Acad. Vodenicharov and Prof. Hanke on behalf of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry More
BULGARIA AND EU
CEA adopted the six-month programme of priority topics for the Republic of Bulgaria during the Lithuanian Presidency
Vice-President of the European Commission Vivian Reding to visit Bulgaria – 22-23 July 2013
Vice-President of the EC Vivian Reding - Face to Face with Citizens in Sofia More
BULGARIAN ECONOMY
Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in June 2013
The monthly inflation in June 2013 compared to May 2013 was -0.4% More
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Bulgaria at `BBB`- Outlook Stable
Conducting basic structural reforms will lead the country to more intense and stable economic growth More
The last section of "Trakia" highway was opened
The highway is part of the Trans-European Transport Corridor VIII More
PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS IN BULGARIA
49 Municipal Project will be granted under Operative Programme “Administrative Capacity” (OPAC )
Conducting basic structural reforms will lead the country to more intense and stable economic growth More
UPCOMING EVENTS
Central and Eastern Europe PPP Infrastructure Forum - October 16 – 17, 2013, Warsaw, Poland
Central and Eastern Europe PPP Infrastructure Forum - October 16 – 17, 2013, Warsaw, Poland More
TENDERS & OFFERS
Announcement from the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Sofia