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2016.02

Bansko Ski Area: Rumor Management

What I have said here is a response to numerous comments regarding my criticism of the DSB's view of how the government should act regarding the Yulen concession. My criticism was mainly about the procedure and its grounds. I shared the following about them. "DSB have given birth to a reformist vision for a ski area...

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ECB at war with cash

The ECB’s Governing Council has decided to abolish the 500-euro note, it was announced on February 15. It is the second most widely used denomination after the 50-euro note. It also accounts for 30% of the value of physical euro banknotes in circulation. Why is this move important and what are the effects? …

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Why I can't support Irina Bokova for UN Secretary-General

Bulgaria has made official the candidacy of Irina Bokova for UN Secretary-General. Naturally, this has caused a storm of reactions, both of joy, pride and patriotism, and of distrust and disappointment towards the government. In the following lines I will try to explain why my personal opinion is that Bulgaria should not have nominated Ms. …

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