http://www.reportbuyer.com/rss.htmlBulgaria (capital = Sofia) This section contains the latest research available, analysing areas such as the Bulgarian economy, infrastructure, trade and employment.en-gbReportbuyerservice@reportbuyer.comenquiries@redwiredesign.comhttp://www.reportbuyer.com/countries/europe/bulgaria/bulgaria_isa_country_report.htmlThis report contains detailed forecasts and analysis for Bulgaria, including trade and investment analysis, economic forecasts, political risk assessments and demographic trend analysis. Each ISA Country Report contains detailed economic data and forecasts, analysis of trade and investment opportunities and coverage of the key political issues facing the country. Moreover, each ISA Country Report is easy to integrate into reports, presentations and newsletters. 9db11aff85b7e574f842adc93236be02Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GBEurope/Bulgariahttp://www.reportbuyer.com/countries/europe/bulgaria/country_report_bulgaria_november_2009.htmlOutlook for 2010-11 Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (CEDB) will continue to govern alone, despite lacking a parliamentary majority. This should increase government effectiveness, but presents some risk to political stability. The EU will keep Bulgaria under close scrutiny, continuing to demand judicial reform, and results from efforts to combat corruption and crime. 632b2d0f5196b134c5eff872e0d08530Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GBEurope/Bulgariahttp://www.reportbuyer.com/countries/europe/bulgaria/bulgaria_infrastructure_report_q4_2009.htmlThe election of a new government in Bulgaria spells several changes in the infrastructure sector. The new government has set a clear target of reducing debt and deficits by curbing spending. Thus many projects are being re-assessed, primary among them the Belene nuclear power plant (NPP). 5f4bf074c4a794f139c34122bd77cdecSat, 10 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GBEurope/Bulgariahttp://www.reportbuyer.com/countries/europe/bulgaria/country_report_bulgaria_october_2009.htmlOutlook for 2010-11 After gaining 116 of 240 seats in the parliamentary election in July, the centre-right Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (CEDB) will govern alone, despite lacking a majority. This presents some risk to political stability. The EU will keep Bulgaria under close scrutiny, continuing to demand judicial reform, and results from efforts to combat corruption and crime. 05a2f4aa778233fe009f06022e2b4142Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GBEurope/Bulgariahttp://www.reportbuyer.com/countries/europe/bulgaria/country_report_bulgaria_september_2009.htmlOutlook for 2009-10 After gaining 116 of 240 seats in the parliamentary election in July, the centre-right Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (CEDB) will govern alone, despite lacking a majority. This presents some risk to political stability. The EU will keep Bulgaria under close scrutiny, continuing to demand both judicial reform and results from efforts to combat corruption and crime. 70b7c3ab627618ba06a778e48e8015e6Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GBEurope/Bulgariahttp://www.reportbuyer.com/countries/europe/bulgaria/country_report_bulgaria_august_2009.htmlYou may have noticed that since the second quarter of this year, some additional content has started to appear in your monthly and quarterly CRs. We are now including a country map, and a range of basic data (selected to be useful for business travellers in particular), in every country report. For most countries, except a few where data is in very short supply, we are also including comparative economic indicators that show each country's position relative to regional peers, in easy-to-read graphical format. 0c3557ab7f03fecc6d13757198f11db7Sun, 02 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GBEurope/Bulgariahttp://www.reportbuyer.com/countries/europe/bulgaria/bulgaria_business_forecast_report_q4_2009.htmlThe Downturn Is Deepening Having managed to notch up positive growth during the final quarter of 2008 at a time when the eurozone was in the midst of a deepening recession, the Bulgarian economy has finally lost a wheel as real GDP fell for the first time since Q398 during the first quarter of 2009. Though gross fixed capital formation (GFCF) and trade data have certainly been woeful, the key factor tipping the economy over the edge has been the collapse in household spending as the extent of consumer indebtedness, and the deteriorating outlook for the labour market, has finally dawned. While the first quarter GDP data has been worse than originally expected, we stress that given the structural importance of consumer spending in the national output, we stop short of calling an economic recovery until the decline in household spending starts to stabilise. ad2eba83dc21d90970329cd4b4998db0Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GBEurope/Bulgariahttp://www.reportbuyer.com/countries/europe/bulgaria/country_report_bulgaria_july_2009.htmlOutlook for 2009-10 Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (CEDB), the main opposition party, is expected to lead the government after the election due in July 2009, although the make-up of the coalition remains far from certain. The EU will keep Bulgaria under close scrutiny, continuing to demand judicial reforms, as well as concrete results against corruption and organised crime. Given its large external debt and current-account deficit, we assume that Bulgaria will require some financial assistance from the IMF and the EU. 71207e93916fb8225ef5f14192292065Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GBEurope/Bulgariahttp://www.reportbuyer.com/countries/europe/bulgaria/bulgaria_business_forecast_report_q3_2009.htmlBalance Of Payments Crisis Likely Without IMF Bailout Though the Bulgarian economy managed to stave off a sharp decline in economic growth during the final quarter of 2008 (posting a 3. 5% year-on-year outturn), we hold to our view that a full-year recession is likely to transpire in 2009. This will result largely from a collapse in domestic demand (though this may not materialise until H2, given that Bulgaria continues to lag the eurozone) as credit conditions remain tight and households are forced to account for their excessive borrowing in previous years. 96fef62fdbb253ff35c8609089c57cc3Tue, 05 May 2009 12:00:00 GBEurope/Bulgariahttp://www.reportbuyer.com/countries/europe/bulgaria/bulgaria_infrastructure_report_q2_2009.htmlThe government has announced a BGN5. 6bn (US$3. 66bn) fiscal stimulus plan for Bulgaria, with the funds invested in economic and social infrastructure projects. 0baae9490c35344a695e7c4976586fa9Tue, 05 May 2009 12:00:00 GBEurope/Bulgariahttp://www.reportbuyer.com/countries/europe/bulgaria/country_report_bulgaria_may_2009.htmlOutlook for 2009-10 Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (CEDB), the main opposition party, looks set to lead the government after the election due in July 2009. The EU will keep Bulgaria under close scrutiny, continuing to demand judicial reforms, as well as concrete results against corruption and organised crime. Given Bulgaria's large external debt and current-account deficit, the Economist Intelligence Unit assumes that Bulgaria will require some measure of external financial assistance from the IMF and the EU. 526c421dcedf48816d5ef19c9215f7aaTue, 05 May 2009 12:00:00 GBEurope/Bulgariahttp://www.reportbuyer.com/countries/europe/bulgaria/country_report_bulgaria_april_2009.htmlOutlook for 2009-10 Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (CEDB), the main opposition party, looks set to lead the government after the election due in mid-2009. The EU will keep Bulgaria under close scrutiny, continuing to demand judicial reforms, and more tangible results in the fight against corruption and organised crime. Given Bulgaria's large external debt and current-account deficit, the Economist Intelligence Unit assumes that Bulgaria will require some measure of external financial assistance from the IMF and the EU. e68276d38332cdae82a7e9b80bd09ec8Sat, 04 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GBEurope/Bulgariahttp://www.reportbuyer.com/countries/europe/bulgaria/bulgaria_infrastructure_report_q1_2009.htmlThe infrastructure sector in Bulgaria has seen some activity the fourth quarter, but this is mainly in project announcements rather than commencements. The thorn in the sector's side, however, continues to be the suspended ISPA and PHARE funds from the EU, which highlight the institutional and deep structural weaknesses in Bulgaria's business environment; with implications, of course, for the infrastructure sector. The suspension of the funds combined with the financial turmoil - which has severely affected ability for financing projects from the international debt markets - has brought about changes in Bulgaria's infrastructural landscape and prompted BMI to have a more bearish outlook on the country's economy. 0b06f9357323de6bb32e11250f0de5f5Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GBEurope/Bulgariahttp://www.reportbuyer.com/countries/europe/bulgaria/country_report_bulgaria_march_2009.htmlOutlook for 2009-10 Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (CEDB), the main opposition party, looks set to lead the government after the election due in mid-2009. A CEDB-led government is unlikely to make any radical changes in economic policy, but will try to crack down on organised crime and corruption. The EU will keep Bulgaria under close scrutiny, continuing to demand judicial reforms, and more tangible results in the fight against corruption and organised crime. e338501d5ed78d31815c2c9647bbf972Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GBEurope/Bulgariahttp://www.reportbuyer.com/countries/europe/bulgaria/bulgaria_business_forecast_report_q2_2009.htmlGrowth To Collapse In 2009 Despite a significant upward revision by the National Statistical Institute's third quarter GDP figures, we hold to our view that growth dynamics will continue to unwind going forward. As a result of dwindling external credit lines, shrinking export markets, widespread deleveraging and the gradual consolidation of corporate and household balance sheets, economic growth will continue to slow for the remainder of 2009, with a 1. 1% outturn pencilled in for this year. 4ab72d32d4e4a9cce8e136491f4b09cbMon, 02 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GBEurope/Bulgariahttp://www.reportbuyer.com/countries/europe/bulgaria/country_report_bulgaria_february_2009.htmlOutlook for 2009-10 Relations between the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) and its partner in the ruling coalition, the centrist National Movement for Stability and Progress (NMSP), are likely to stay problematic until the next election, due in mid-2009. Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (CEDB), currently the main opposition party, looks set to lead the government after the next election. A CEDB-led government is unlikely to make any radical changes in economic policy, but will try to crack down on organised crime and corruption. d1c25d145d5d48bef4f86bfa9da2d685Mon, 02 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GBEurope/Bulgariahttp://www.reportbuyer.com/countries/europe/bulgaria/bulgaria_defence_security_report_q1_2009.htmlBulgaria is one of the poorest countries in Europe. The only significant security threats it faces come from organised crime, which is pervasive, and corruption. Although Bulgaria is a recently admitted member of NATO, the country is not strategically significant in any of the regional tensions or issues. c2d512c8a5f8bd35179ff47eeada0561Mon, 02 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GBEurope/Bulgariahttp://www.reportbuyer.com/countries/europe/bulgaria/bulgaria_isa_january_2009_country_report.htmlThis report contains detailed forecasts and analysis for Bulgaria, including trade and investment analysis, economic forecasts, political risk assessments and demographic trend analysis. Each ISA Country Report contains detailed economic data and forecasts, analysis of trade and investment opportunities and coverage of the key political issues facing the country. Moreover, each ISA Country Report is easy to integrate into reports, presentations and newsletters. 387ba5d8324b4902c4db0cf26bc3cbe1Thu, 01 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GBEurope/Bulgariahttp://www.reportbuyer.com/countries/europe/bulgaria/country_report_bulgaria_january_2009.htmlOutlook for 2009-10 Relations between the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) and its partner in the ruling coalition, the centrist National Movement for Stability and Progress (NMSP), are likely to stay problematic until the next election, due in mid-2009. Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (CEDB), currently the main opposition party, looks set to lead the government after the next election, although this is unlikely to produce any significant shifts in economic policy. The EU will keep Bulgaria under close scrutiny, continuing to demand judicial reforms and more tangible results in the fight against corruption and organised crime. 49bf40291f3cda6458877003213fd089Thu, 01 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GBEurope/Bulgariahttp://www.reportbuyer.com/countries/europe/bulgaria/country_report_bulgaria_december_2008.htmlOutlook for 2009-10 Relations between the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) and its partner in the ruling coalition, the centrist National Movement for Stability and Progress (NMSP), are likely to stay problematic until the next election, due in mid-2009. Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (CEDB), currently in opposition, looks set to lead the government after the next election, although this is unlikely to lead to any significant shifts in economic policy. The EU will keep Bulgaria under close scrutiny, continuing to demand judicial reforms and more tangible results in the fight against corruption and organised crime. 252e6710a614247421607b319e21bbc3Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GBEurope/Bulgaria