Ivan Kostov
Ivan Kostov is a prominent Bulgarian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Bulgaria from 1997 to 2001. He is known for implementing significant economic reforms that helped stabilize the country following the financial crisis of the late 1990s, including the introduction of a currency board. His leadership marked a pivotal transition towards a market economy and integration with Western Europe.
Born on Dec 17, 1949 (75 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Bulgaria | 1 | 5.00 | 0.15% | +0% | 6,948,445 | 10,099 | $69,000 | 100$ |
| Totals | 1 | 6,948,445 | 10,099 | $69,000 | 100$ |
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Bulgaria:
Ivan Kostov is noted as one of the prime ministers who completed their term and organized regular elections.
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Bulgaria:
Ivan Kostov comments on the president's proposal for a referendum, suggesting it undermines the authority of institutions.
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Bulgaria:
Ivan Kostov, a former prime minister, commented on the president's proposal for a referendum, stating it undermines institutional authority.
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Bulgaria:
The article mentions Ivan Kostov in the context of seeking blame for the failure to utilize EU funds.
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Bulgaria:
Ivan Kostov's government was noted for producing religion textbooks in 1998.
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Bulgaria:
Ivan Kostov was criticized for not conducting lustration shortly before the elections.
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Bulgaria:
Ivan Kostov is mentioned as a comparison for Zoran Zaev's efforts in North Macedonia.
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Bulgaria:
Ivan Kostov is also referenced regarding the Ivanchev reforms affecting pensions in Bulgaria.
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Bulgaria:
Ivan Kostov was involved in the controversial sale of 'Neftohim' to the Russian company 'Lukoil'.
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Bulgaria:
Ivan Kostov is mentioned as a politician who left the country in a difficult situation.
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