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Govt spokesman hopeful for a Eurogroup solution
Government Spokesman Gavriil Sakellaridis told private ANT1 TV on Friday that Greece is "optimistic" that there will be an agreement at the Eurogroup meeting on Friday but cannot be entirely sure. "We are having in dialogue and are struggling hard so as to achieve a mutually beneficial solution while respecting the popular mandate," he said in reference to the Eurogroup's meeting.
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Bulgaria's Debt Proposal 'Imposed from Outside to Finance War' - Nationalist Leader
Bulgaria is being imposed from abroad the EUR 8 B debt proposal now put forward for a vote in Parliament, nationalist Ataka party's leader Volen Siderov has argued.
Siderov has told the Bulgarian National Television that the prospective foreign borrowing is to be used "for military purposes".
Greek proposal for loan extension to be discussed in Brussels amid tensions
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras spoke with German Chancellor Angela Merkel Thursday evening after a day of tense efforts aimed at securing a compromise between Greece and the eurozone ahead of a Eurogroup summit Friday where Greece?s proposal for extending its loan agreement with creditors is expected to be discussed.
Greece, the euro and Solomon's wisdom
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German Econ Min says Greek proposal can only be a first step
Germany?s Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel said on Thursday Greece?s proposal to extend a loan agreement was insufficient, adding the key question is what reforms Athens? new government was willing to undertake.
Bulgaria Mulls Increasing Lower Threshold for VAT Registration to BGN 200 000
Bulgaria's Economy Ministry mulls increasing the lower threshold for VAT registration from BGN 50 000 to BGN 200 000 in a bid to curb the informal sector, according to Economy Minister Bozhidar Lukarski.
Greek Loan Request 'Unsubstantial', German FinMin Says
A six-month extension of Greece's bailout program is "not a substantial proposal for a solution", Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble has said.
In his words, the letter "does not meet the criteria" forged by the Eurogroup earlier this week.
Greece to submit loan extension request on Thursday, official says
Greece will submit its request for a six- month loan extension to the euro-area Thursday, a day later than originally planned, according to a government official.
Bulgaria's Ruling Coalition Divided over New BGN 16 B Debt
The parties constituting Bulgaria's ruling coalition are divided over the Finance Ministry's proposal for a new debt amounting to BGN 16 B, which is to be voted in Parliament later on Wednesday.
Earlier on Wednesday Finance Minister Vladislav Goranov held consultations with the four parties supporting the coalition government - GERB, RB, PF and ABV, private bTV station reports.
Bulgaria PM Hints He Will Resign if Parliament Fails to Approve New Debt
Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has hinted he is ready to stand down if lawmakers turn down the Finance Ministry's debt proposal.
The cabinet announced last week it would take on a new EUR 8 B external debt to deliver on payments of existing debt and to finance the budget deficit. A vote in Parliament is expected later on Wednesday.