Nr. 8 (105), 21-02-2014
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ISSN 1314-5339

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NEWS FROM BCCI

BCCI will support the expansion of the cooperation between Bulgaria and Denmark


The newly appointed Ambassador of Bulgaria to the Kingdom of Denmark, H.E. Mr. Russi Ivanov, met with Secretary-General of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Vassil Todorov.

During the meeting they discussed the possibilities of expanding the bilateral cooperation between Bulgaria and Denmark, as well as the priority areas for trade between the two countries.

Mr. Vassil Todorov presented the most important innovations in the activities of the Chamber – its mobile application, the new section of the website for legislative changes, the elaboration of a mobile application for the barcodes scan. The benefits of the services provided by the Trade Register of the BCCI, the Court of Arbitration, and the Chamber’s Centre for Vocational Training and Company Services were outlined as well during the meeting.

On 5th March 2014 bilateral meetings with Danish companies will be held during the International Agricultural Exhibition AGRA 2014 in Plovdiv.

NEWS FROM BCCI
BCCI survey: 77% of the companies approve the introduction of the dual training
Most wanted in the next years will be specialists with technical and economic background More
Bulgarian delegation at the Global Forum GS1 in Brussels
GS1 continues its mission for development and implementation of global standards providing both efficiency and transparency to the supply chains More
BCCI will support the expansion of the cooperation between Bulgaria and Denmark
On 5th March 2014 bilateral meetings with Danish companies will be held during the International Agricultural Exhibition AGRA 2014 in Plovdiv More
BCCI awarded with Diploma the First Counsellor to the Embassy of Poland in Sofia Dr. Grażyna Horążykiewicz
The award is for active cooperation with the Chamber during her 6-year tenure in Sofia More
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski headed a Bulgarian delegation on a two-day official visit to Baku
Bulgarian companies will build a new metropolis at the Caspian Sea More
The Republic of Bulgaria and the Republic of Macedonia rely on EC’s support for the joint infrastructure projects
A huge importance should be given to ongoing projects that promote road and railway traffic, with a special focus on completing of Corridor VIII More
Danube Bridge 2 increased Bulgaria – Romania trade volume
Romania is one of Bulgaria's major trade partners, ranking fifth after Germany, Italy, Turkey and Greece More
BULGARIAN ECONOMY
The GDP growth rate in the fourth quarter of 2013 is 1.0% compared to the same quarter of the previous year
An increase is recorded in all sectors of the economy – agriculture, industry and services sectors – accordingly with 4.3, 1.3 and 1.7% More
The monthly inflation in January was -0.2%
The annual inflation in January 2014 compared to January 2013 was -2.2% More
LEGISLATION AND REGULATION
Legislative amendments allow tax payers to determine for themselves which liability to pay off first
All tax payers have the right to electronic access to their tax accounts More
INVESTMENT NEWS
The Foreign direct investment in Bulgaria for 2013 amounted to EUR 1229.4 million
The largest investments for 2013 were in transport, storage and communication More
US concern buys sugar plants in Bulgaria
The two refineries are built with a production capacity of 260 000 and 160 000 tons per year respectively More
TENDERS & OFFERS
The company Gabinvest (an affiliate of L&O HUNTING GROUP GmbH) announces offer