- 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.
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Updated Jul 14
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Bulgaria holds the EU sanctions package in balance, with the package impacting Iskander Makhmudov's business status.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Bozhidar Bozhanov questions the Bulgarian government and seeks exceptions to the EU sanctions package impacting Iskander Makhmudov's business.Sub-event
Sanctions package impacts Iskander Makhmudov's business status in Bulgaria.1 source
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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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