- Russia continues aggressive actions against Ukraine, including testing persecution tactics in occupied Crimea and the arrest of residents in Alupka.
- Bulgaria's dissent threatens EU sanctions package aimed at squeezing the Russian economy over Crimea annexation.
- Bulgaria holds the EU sanctions package in balance, with the package impacting Iskander Makhmudov's business status.
Bozhidar Bozhanov questions the Bulgarian government and seeks exceptions to the EU sanctions package impacting Iskander Makhmudov's business.
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Updated Aug 28
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What happened
Bozhidar Bozhanov questions the Bulgarian government and seeks exceptions to the EU sanctions package impacting Iskander Makhmudov's business.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Bulgaria
country in Southeast Europe
- Bulgaria is seeking a loan agreement with the European Commission, with its parliament approving the necessary borrowing ceiling increases and authorizing government borrowing.
- Bulgaria's Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov announced a new reform model aimed at boosting the country's tourism competitiveness.
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Iskander Makhmudov
Russian businessman
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