United Group has completed a deal to acquire Bulgaria's largest telecom, BTC. Earlier this year, United Group also acquired TELE 2 Croatia. The deal for the Greek TV and internet provider FORTHNET is about to be finalized, too.
The company will end 2020 with over 10 million users and over 11,000 employees. The European Commission approved the acquisition in April. According to the Financial Times, the deal for Vivacom is worth 1.2 billion euros, making it the largest in Bulgaria's corporate history. Just over 50% of United Group is owned by the Serbian BC Partners, investor.bg recalls. United Group, which is present in all former Yugoslav republics, said it would invest in the renovation of BTC.
''The chances of forming a government with the third mandate are slim, but a miracle could happen'', We Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria Co-Chairman Atanas Atanasov said. Speaking to BNR, Atanas Atanasov said that the coalition We Continue..
The situation with the fire at the Bulgarian-Greek border is quite severe, said caretaker Minister of Interior Kalin Stoyanov. Two Greek helicopters, two airplanes and two Bulgarian military helicopters are involved in the firefighting efforts. ''The..
Traffic is intense at some border checkpoints with Romania, Serbia and Turkiye, Border Police said. At the border with Romania, Traffic is heavy at Kardam checkpoint for outbound freight vehicles. Traffic is also heavy for cars entering and..
The explosions near the village of Gara Elin Pelin continue, caretaker Minister of Interior Kalin Stoyanov said. Heavily equipped specialists have..
Traffic is intense at some border checkpoints with Romania, Serbia and Turkiye, Border Police said. At the border with Romania, Traffic is heavy..
The situation with the fire at the Bulgarian-Greek border is quite severe, said caretaker Minister of Interior Kalin Stoyanov. Two Greek helicopters,..
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