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Kellner’s Death: The Beginning of the End of an Era

Eastward bound

Sources say it was a kidnap threat against his family during a deal in Russia that sent Kellner into hiding. Before that, his story was much easier to read.

Kellner began gathering his economic and political clout in much the same way as his peers across the region - using smart but often sharp practices during the transition to capitalism.

Mergermarket: New Sale of Telenor Bulgaria Contemplated

The Bulgarian telecom operator Telenor may change ownership again, just two years after the Czech group PPF owned by Petr Kellner purchased the company. This was featured in Mergermarket, a specialized merger and acquisition information platform, citing anonymous industry directors as sources, as reported by Capital.

EC Approves Sale of Telenor's CEE Assets to Czech Investment Group PPF

SOFIA (Bulgaria), July 30 (SeeNews) - The European Commission said on Monday it has approved the sale of Norwegian telecommunications group Telenor's assets in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) to Czech Republic-based investment group PPF.

"The Commission found that the proposed transaction would raise no competition concerns," the EU's executive body said in a statement.

CPC Stops the Deal for "Nova Broadcasting Group"

The Commission for Protection of Competition (CPC) bans the acquisition of New Brookcasting Group by the company of Czech tycoon Petr Kellner.

The Commission's arguments are that the group acquired has leading positions, has a significant financial and organizational resource, an opportunity to realize economies of scale and scope and an established reputation.

Azeri firm expects to close DESFA deal in 2015

Azeri state energy company SOCAR said it expected to close a deal to purchase Greek natural gas grid operator DESFA in early 2015, anticipating that it will clear an investigation by the European Commission.

SOCAR was the only bidder in a tender for DESFA last year, offering 400 million euros ($501 million) for a 66 percent stake.