Publisher: Университет за национално и световно стопанство (УНСС)

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Economic and Professional Transformations in Convergent Media Environment

Икономически и професионални трансформации в конвергентната медийна среда

Author(s): Svetla Tsankova,Stela Angova,Bilyana Tomova,Martin Osikovski,Mariya Nikolova,Diana Andreeva-Popyordanova,Gergina Mancheva,Ivan Valchanov / Language(s): Bulgarian

Keywords: media; convergence; economic transformations; professional transformations; traditional media; online media; public relations (PR);

The text presents the results of a multifaceted interdisciplinary study carried out in 2014-2015 by the research team of doctoral students and members of the Department of Media and Public Communications at the University of National and World Economy in Sofia, Bulgaria. The study focuses on current changes in media business models, journalistic skills and competencies, media and journalism education patterns, genre forms, media style and language, PR techniques and media related political practices. The authors pay attention the influence of world and European media standards on economic, professional and political transformations in convergent media environment in Bulgaria, but also examine the specific features of local media markets, journalism, PR and political practice.

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Challenges of Agrobusiness and Rural Aries

Предизвикателства пред аграрния бизнес и селските райони

Author(s): Agnieszka Wrzochalska,Petropoulos Dimitrios,Claudia Sandulescu,Aleš Kuhar,Hristina Harizanova-Bartos,Ani Dimitrova,Bozhidar Ivanov,Vasil Stoychev,Violeta Blazheva,Vladimir Dimitrov,Yulia Dzhabarova,Daniela Dimitrova,Milen Vlaev,Ivelina Zhecheva-Radeva,Svilen Kolev,Rositza Nenova,Pavel Sheytanov,Teodora Semerdjieva,Anton Blagoev,Yulia Dojchinova,Kristina Todorova,Ralitsa Terziyska,Nelly Bencheva,Teodora Stoycheva Stoeva,Rayna Dimitrova,Mariya Stanimirova,Yuri Zarev,Nataliya Nedelcheva,Albena Miteva,Atanas Totliakov,Angelina Peicheva,Gergana Slavova,Atanas Totlyakov,Ralitsa Terziyska,Georgi Aleksiev,Kostantin Stankov,Konstantin Stoyanov,Dora Doncheva,Silvia Tomova-Zaharieva,Mihail Kozhuharov,Nikoleta Tsarigradska,Darina Zaimova,George Zheliazkov,Kristina Todorova,Petar Marinov,Mihaela Mihaylova,Pavlina Ivanova,Petia Branzova,Milkana Mochurova,Maria Kotseva-Tikova,Mariya Topchieva,Monika Kabadzhova,Hristo Petrov,Anton Krastev,Tatiana Gevrenova,Lyubomir Levicharov,Iva Kostova,Ruslan Kolarov / Language(s): Bulgarian

Keywords: Agrobusiness; Rural Aries; Green development; green businees; Regional development Agroinnovation;

The current proceedings includes research results in the field of rural development and competitive agrobusiness development. It presents experienced and young scientists from Poland, Slovenia, Greece, Macedonia and Romania, working at the University of Ljubljana, the Institute of Agrarian and Food Economics in Warsaw and the Technological Educational Institution of Peloponnese Kalamata.

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Media Between Mission and Business

Медиите между мисията и бизнеса

Author(s): Lubomir Stoykov,Petko Todorov,Tsvetan Kulevski,Bilyana Tomova,Svetla Tsankova,Ivaylo Hristov,Stella Konstantinova Angova,Martin Ossikovski,Mariya Nikolova / Language(s): Bulgarian

Keywords: media; online media; business; journalism; public relations; advertising; economics; history of bulgarian journalism; digital communications; communication

The book collection “Media Between Mission and Business” consists of 41 papers of participants from Bulgaria, who attended the scientific conference on the same topic, dedicated to the 160th anniversary of Prof. Stephan Bobchev, 10 years since the beginning of Media and Journalism’s degree program and 5 years since the foundation of Media and Public Communications department in the University of National and World Economy in Sofia, Bulgaria. The conference, held on October 28, 2013 in the UNWE was organized by the department of Media and Public Communications. The academic forum brought together lecturers, scientists, experts, PhD students, bachelor and master degree students from the fields of media, history and theory of journalism, advertising, public relations, economics, business communication, etc. The participants came from UNWE, Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski", The Bulgarian Academy of Science, Southwest University "Neofit Rilski "and presented their research topics in four conference sections. The first one was dedicated to Stefan Bobchev’ works in the context of the Bulgarian journalism from the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century. The second section discussed the issues of media’s social responsibility, the professional and ethical aspects of the profession, the problems of media rhetoric, the development of online media, etc. The third part of the book collection presents topics from the field of public communication and is dedicated to event management, corporate social responsibility, intercultural communication in the business environment, institutional communication, etc. The fourth part, "Media and Business", collects the participant’s reports, who presented the mapping of the Bulgarian media market, the new opportunities for cultural industries financing, the relations between the media, the business and the society. The book collection is addressed to scientists, experts, lectures and students in the fields of communication, media, public relations, history and economics.

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Media Environment, Public and Strategic Communication

Медийна среда, публична и стратегическа комуникация

Author(s): Stella Konstantinova Angova,Lubomir Stoykov,Petko Todorov,Ivaylo Hristov,Svetla Tsankova,Martin Ossikovski,Mariya Nikolova,Ivan Valchanov / Language(s): English,Bulgarian,Macedonian

Keywords: media; online media; business; journalism; public relations; advertising; economics; history of bulgarian journalism; digital communications; communication

The book collection “Media Environment, Public and Strategic Communication” presents the reports of 62 participants in the international conference on the same topic, organized by the Department of Media and Public Communications in the University of National and World Economy. The conference held on October 20- 21, 2017 was located in Sofia, Bulgaria. The academic forum brought together lectures, scientists, experts, PhD students, bachelor and master students from the fields of media science, history and theory of journalism, media, advertising, public relations, economics, business communication, and etc. The participants came from UNWE, Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski", The Bulgarian Academy of Science, Southwest University "Neofit Rilski ", University of Library Studies and Information Technologies, American University in Blagoevgrad, University of Lower Silesia, Wroclaw, Poland, University of Bucharest, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, etc. The reports of the participants from Bulgaria, Poland, Portugal, Rumania, Serbia, Republic of Macedonia, are structured in several thematic priorities: contemporary aspects of media education, history of media and journalism, public communication, media and politics, cross cultural communication, business and the formation of media markets, international relations, world economy and media, social media. The book collection is addressed to scientists, experts, lectures and students in the field of communication, media, public relations, history, and economics.

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Mapping Digital Media Content. New Media Narrative Creation Practices

Картографиране на дигиталното медийно съдържание. Практики за създаване на нов медиен наратив

Author(s): Stella Konstantinova Angova,Svetla Tsankova,Martin Ossikovski,Mariya Nikolova,Ivan Valchanov,Maya Kolarova,Ivan Ruslanov,Georgi Minev,Antoniya Dimitrova / Language(s): Bulgarian

Keywords: digital content; online media; content mapping

Technological innovations have deeply changed the way media industry works. Cultural software’ has become increasingly popular and the number of information and knowledge-sharing tools and services has been constantly growing. Current studies see the resulting changes within the media ecosystem in this regard along various lines, e.g.: the influence of new technologies on society from a philosophical point of view; on the media sector and the ‘new newsroom’ in particular; the essential features of new media; the new types of journalism; the convergent culture; media and journalism education. The current study suggests that the introduction of cultural software in the field of media industry catalyses the creation and development of new forms of journalistic content. While leaving conventional media genre classifications aside, the authors consider these ‘new forms’ as distinct and specific textual, audio, pictorial, and/or video techniques for presenting journalistic production. Essentially, the study considers the use of such new forms to be a matter of technological innovations, media creativity, and innovative business models. By examining digital content across both desktop and mobile-based platforms of media organisations, the authors identify and analyse a variety of ‘hybrid’ and ‘genuine’ new content forms, thereby outlining the grounds of a prospective comprehensive new media content classification map.

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ACCOUNTING AND ITS CONTRIBUTION TO THE ECONOMIC SCIENCE

ПРИНОСИТЕ НА СЧЕТОВОДСТВОТО В ИКОНОМИЧЕСКАТА НАУКА

Author(s): Snejana Bacheva,Daniela Feschiyan,Trifon Trifonov,Roumiana Pozharevska,Krastyo Chukov,Gianfranco Capodaglio,Atanas Atanassov,Mariya Pavlova,Boika Brezoeva,Rositsa Ivanova,Maria Markova,Mariana Petrova Mihaylova,Atanaska Filipova-Slancheva,Michael Musov,Maia Natchkova,Nikolay Oresharov,Hristina Oreshkova,Diana Petrova,Liliya Rangelova,Teodora Roupska,Kameliya Savova,Marko Liubomirov Timchev,Iryna Zhurakovska,Nataliia Iliushyk,Lyubomir Todorov,Natalya Tluchkevich,Irina Tkachuk,Oksana Nuzhnaya,Minko Velkov,Ventsislav Vechev ,Daniela Ventsislavova Georgieva,Elena Stavrova,Valentina Staneva,Svetlozar Stefanov,Borislav Boyanov,Kalina Kavaldzhieva,Lilyana Kamburova,Hristo Mavrudiev,Nikolina Nikolova,Radka Andasarova,Iavor Bachev,Yasen Daskalov,Diyana Bankova,Kiril Bashikarov,Miglena Trencheva,Simeon Grigorov,Vanina Dangarska,Boyko Dolenski,Yasen Kirov,Stoyan Stoyanov / Language(s): English,Bulgarian,Russian,Ukrainian

Keywords: аaccountancy; accounting rules; accounting principles; accounting concepts; accounting conventions; creative accounting

The proceedings contains scientific papers from the Jubilee International Scientific Conference "ACCOUNTING AND ITS CONTRIBUTION TO THE ECONOMIC SCIENCE". The edition is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Department “Accountancy and Analysis” at the University of National and World Economy, Sofia, Bulgaria. The plenary papers are devoted to the historical development and the contributions of the Department of Accounting and Analysis for the development of the University and for economic science in Bulgaria, as well as to the current topics in the field of standardization in the accounting systems of private and public sector enterprises. The scientific papers are divided into the following thematic sections in the field of accounting, auditing and financial analysis:1. The “birth” of accounting, its development and teaching throughout the years 2. The Conceptual framework and standard-setting practice for accounting and audit 3. Financial reporting and accounting management 4. Regulatory accounting rules and standards in the public sector. The authors of the papers are recognized researchers in the field of accounting, auditing and financial analysis from Bulgaria and abroad.

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The Membership of Bulgaria in the European Union: Twelve Years Later

Членството на България в Европейския съюз: дванадесет години по-късно

Author(s): / Language(s): English,Bulgarian

Keywords: European Union; Bulgaria; Cohesion policy; European Green Deal; Energy Security; Renewable Energy; Technology Transfer; Mergers and Acquisitions; Economic Growth; Expenditure Factors; Income Inequality;

This book collects scientific papers and reports presented on the conference ‘The Membership of Bulgaria in the EU: Twelve Years Later’ organized by the International Economic Relations and Business department at University of National and World Economy, Sofia, Bulgaria. The conference, held on 25 October 2019, was dedicated to the 90th anniversary of prof. D.Sc. (Econ) Marin Petrov. The book contains select papers by leading economists from the university, dedicated researchers and Ph.D. students as well as external experts who provide valuable practical insights and contribute to the contemporary topics reviewed during the conference: EU Cohesion policy and its effects on SMEs; European Green Deal and its economic/geo strategic implications; The contribution of the existing gas infrastructure for EU’s and Balkans’ energy security; Expenditure factors for Eurozone growth; Income inequality in the EU; Fiscal stability of the EU; safe heaven assets; Digital single market; Environmental sustainability; renewables; comparative research for perceptions towards electro mobiles; Knowledge management system evolution. ‘The Membership of Bulgaria in the EU: Twelve Years Later’ is an annually organized academic event with the vision to foster open dialogue, offer contemporary research and exchange of ideas between fellow academics, policy makers, businesses, stakeholders, and the public.

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The Membership of Bulgaria in the European Union: Eleven Years Later

Членството на България в Европейския съюз: единадесет години по-късно

Author(s): / Language(s): English,Bulgarian

Keywords: Bulgaria; European Union; Bulgarian presidency; Council of EU; Eurozone; Western Balkans; EU Development; Cohesion; Fiscal Stability; Regional Policy; EU trade; International Business; Finance; Competitiveness; Public Finance

This book collects scientific papers and reports presented on the conference ‘The Membership of Bulgaria in the EU: Eleven Years Later’ organized by the International Economic Relations and Business Department at University of National and World Economy (UNWE), Sofia, Bulgaria. The conference, held on 19 October 2018, was dedicated to the results of the Bulgarian presidency of the Council of European Union in 2018. It was patronaged by the UNWE Rector Prof. D. Sc. (Econ) Statti Stattev. The keynote speaker at the conference was Lilyana Pavlova, PhD, Minister for the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2018, the first time Bulgaria chaired the rotating presidency. The authors dedicate their research topics in areas such as: practical results of the 2018 Bulgarian presidency of the Council of EU, contemporary financial issues and trends within EU and the Eurozone, banking trends, the common currency, risk management, Fintech, climate action and climate change, electricity production, Cohesion, competitiveness, multiannual financial framework, migration, social entrepreneurship, corporate identity, marketing efficiency aspects, multicultural projects and stakeholders management, etc.‘The Membership of Bulgaria in the EU: Eleven Years Later’ is an annually organized academic event with the vision to foster open dialogue, offer contemporary research and exchange of ideas between fellow academics, policy makers, businesses, stakeholders and the public.

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The Membership of Bulgaria in the European Union: Ten Years Later

Членството на България в Европейския съюз: десет години по-късно

Author(s): / Language(s): English,Bulgarian

Keywords: Bulgaria; European Union; EU Development; Cohesion; Fiscal Stability; Regional Policy; EU trade; International Business; Finance; Competitiveness; Public Finance; EU Energy Union; Project Management

This book collects scientific papers and reports presented on the conference ‘The Membership of Bulgaria in the EU: Ten Years Later’ organized by the International Economic Relations and Business Department at University of National and World Economy (UNWE), Sofia, Bulgaria. The conference, held on 20 October 2017 was dedicated to the upcoming Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the EU. The book begins with a welcoming speech by Ivelina Vasileva, Member of the National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria as well as chair of the Environment and Water Committee and deputy chairperson of the Committee on European Affairs and Oversight of the European Funds to the National Assembly. She highlighted the benefits for Bulgaria from its membership in the European Union supported by most recent empirical data. Stimulating effect to the Bulgarian economy was provided by the European budget through the European Structural and Investment Funds. There was a progress noted in terms of infrastructure, regional development, Cohesion, competitiveness, employment effects, healthcare and environmental actions. The contributors to the present edition of the book explore topics such as European integration and Cohesion, trade effects to the Bulgarian economy, European Union budget, EU financial tendencies, fiscal stability and level of indebtedness, capital markets. Researchers dedicate attention to contemporary issues such as EU strategic goals, EU energy union and environmental policies. The overall progress and stage of development of the EU and its institutional system are being discussed as well as democracy. Authors review aspects related to the project management, international business environment and marketing. ‘The Membership of Bulgaria in the EU: Ten Years Later’ is an annually organized academic event with the vision to foster open dialogue, offer contemporary research and exchange of ideas between fellow academics, policy makers, businesses, stakeholders and the public.

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The European Energy Union: Current State and Prospects

Европейският енергиен съюз: състояние и перспективи

Author(s): Svetla Boneva,Ivan Tsvetanov,Atanas Atanassov,Ivaylo Toskov / Language(s): Bulgarian

Keywords: European Energy Union; Energy Union; EU Energy Union; Energy Policy; Climate Policy; Renewable Energy Sources; Energy Efficiency; Energy Security

The main objective of this project is to conduct an in-dept analysis on the main dimensions of the European Energy Union as well as to formulate recommendations on the benefits that Bulgaria could derive from its membership in this union and how in particular our country could materialize these benefits. To achieve these goals, we have completed the following research tasks: 1) An overview of the contemporary foreign and Bulgarian specialized economic literature in the relevant field has been conducted; analysis and summarization of the theoretical research in the European Energy Union field; 2) Analysis of the EU energy policy development which led to the establishment of the European Energy Union; 3) Overview of the strategic EU documents pertaining to the European Energy Union; 4) Analysis of the applicable legislative acts regarding the European Energy Union in Bulgaria and the coherence of this legal framework with the European law. Analysis on the national and the European legal framework of the European Energy Union.

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The Membership of Bulgaria in the European Union: Eight Years Later

Членството на България в Европейския съюз: осем години по-късно

Author(s): / Language(s): English,Bulgarian

Keywords: Bulgaria; European Union; EU Development; Euro Area; Financial Crisis; Fiscal Stability; Fiscal Discipline; Banking Sector; Energy Security; EU Energy Policy; Management; Corporate Management; Digital Marketing

This book collects scientific papers and reports presented on the conference ‘The Membership of Bulgaria in the EU: Eight Years Later’ organized by the International Economic Relations and Business Department at University of National and World Economy (UNWE), Sofia, Bulgaria. The conference, held on 2 October 2015, traditionally provided a stage for prominent academics, dedicated PhD students and professionals to discuss contemporary topics related to multiple aspects of the European integration, its effects on the Bulgarian economy, value chain and socio-economic environment, international business and relations, financial markets and banking.The contributors to this edition of the annual conference book reviewed the European integration and development though the perspectives of the fiscal and political measures to tackle the consequences of the financial crisis in both the Euro area and the other EU member states, implications on the banking sector, foreign direct investment, risk mitigation. The financial crisis and the results in the aftermath of it (capital liquidity imbalances, fiscal instability, banking volatility, quantitative easings and Euro area performance indicators, to name a few) are dominating among the majority of authors’ research. The contributors review issues related to the corporate management, corporate governance, sustainable education, organizational design, digital marketing, ethical PR and media, talent development in large organizations. Another group of researchers offer in-depth reviews of the current EU institutional framework, emerging questions related to the energy security and the EU energy policy as well as the environment on a global level, healthcare and business innovations. ‘The Membership of Bulgaria in the EU: Eight Years Later’ is an annually organized academic event with the vision to foster open dialogue, offer contemporary research and exchange of ideas between fellow academics, policy makers, businesses, stakeholders and the public.

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The Membership of Bulgaria in the European Union: Seven Years Later

Членството на България в Европейския съюз: седем години по-късно

Author(s): / Language(s): English,Bulgarian

Keywords: Bulgaria; European Union; EU Development; Euro Area; Financial Crisis; Fiscal Stability; Fiscal Discipline; Banking Sector; Cohesion; Energy Security; EU Energy Policy; Management; Corporate Management; Marketing; Tourism

This book collects scientific papers and reports presented on the conference ‘The Membership of Bulgaria in the EU: Seven Years Later’ organized by the International Economic Relations and Business Department at University of National and World Economy (UNWE), Sofia, Bulgaria. The conference, held on 3 October 2014, traditionally provided a stage for prominent academics, dedicated PhD students and professionals to discuss contemporary topics related to multiple aspects of the European integration, its effects on the Bulgarian economy, socio-economic environment, international business and relations, finance and politics. The authors in this edition of the book thoroughly reviewed the economy of the Euro area and the EU as it progresses after the latest recession. A Group of authors focuses attention on the banking sector, monetary aspects and inflation, the development in the Economic and monetary union within EU, the Single Supervisory Mechanism and the overall competitiveness and recovery of the European markets. Cross-border partnership with EU neighbours and related instruments, cohesion among the EU member states, experience with the European funds and corresponding public procurement process are another thematic cluster discussed in the book. The researchers increasingly examine subjects related to the energy policy and security, the EU energy policy development and actions in particular. The contributors review matters related to the renewable energy sources, the establishment of the European Energy Union and other institutional and policy developments on supranational level. Another thematic cycle in the book is related to matters concerning the corporate management, business strategy and marketing, new markets expansion and interculturalism. This is intertwined with papers dedicated to the education, human resource involvement and adaptation to the working environment, research and innovation. ‘The Membership of Bulgaria in the EU: Seven Years Later’ is an annually organized academic event with the vision to foster open dialogue, offer contemporary research and exchange of ideas between fellow academics, policy makers, businesses, stakeholders and the public.

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The Membership of Bulgaria in the European Union: Six Years Later

Членството на България в Европейския съюз: шест години по-късно

Author(s): / Language(s): English,Bulgarian

Keywords: Bulgaria; European Union; EU Development; Euro Area; Financial Crisis; Fiscal Stability; Banking Sector; Cohesion; Green Economy; EU ETS; Management; Marketing; Tourism; International Trade; International Relations

This book collects scientific papers and reports presented on the conference ‘The Membership of Bulgaria in the EU: Six Years Later’ organized by the International Economic Relations and Business Department at University of National and World Economy (UNWE), Sofia, Bulgaria. The conference, held on 11 October 2013, traditionally provided a stage for prominent academics, dedicated PhD students and professionals to discuss contemporary topics related to multiple aspects of the European integration, its effects on the Bulgarian economy, socio-economic environment, international business and relations, finance and politics. The contributors to this edition discuss the economic and monetary union (EMU) development, the effects on it as a result of the crisis in Cyprus and the progress of the economy in the Southern Europe, the multiannual financial framework of the EU for 2014-2020, Cohesion and industrial policy. Another group of articles are dedicated to the competitiveness of the national economy and companies, the regional economic development and measures to enhance it, an analysis on specific market segments is conducted by several authors – related to the aviation, tourism, food and beverage industry, agriculture as well as behavioural aspects of the households’ purchasing decisions.Among the research topics are analysis on the banking union of the EU, emerging matters such as green economy and the EU emission trading system, ongoing trends in the global trade and international relations. ‘The Membership of Bulgaria in the EU: Six Years Later’ is an annually organized academic event with the vision to foster open dialogue, offer contemporary research and exchange of ideas between fellow academics, policy makers, businesses, stakeholders and the public.

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The Membership of Bulgaria in the European Union: Five Years Later

Членството на България в Европейския съюз: пет години по-късно

Author(s): / Language(s): English,Bulgarian

Keywords: Bulgaria; European Union; EU Development; Euro Area; Financial Crisis; Fiscal Stability; Banking Sector; Energy Security; Management; Marketing; International Trade; International Relations

This book collects scientific papers and reports presented on the conference ‘The Membership of Bulgaria in the EU: Five Years Later’ organized by the International Economic Relations and Business Department at University of National and World Economy (UNWE), Sofia, Bulgaria. The conference, held on 15 October 2012, traditionally provided a stage for prominent academics, dedicated PhD students and professionals to discuss contemporary topics related to multiple aspects of the European integration, its effects on the Bulgarian economy, socio-economic environment, international business and relations, finance and politics. The contributors to this edition review the recent changes in the EU’s budgetary policy, the progress of the banking union as well as the political union and sentiments among the member states. Another thematic circle are the consequences of the financial crisis and the changes introduced to the banking sector, especially regarding the monitoring, supervisory mechanisms and capital requirements. Following the same context, the macroeconomic imbalance procedure is being discussed, analysis on the regional economic integration of Bulgaria, competitiveness, and country’s external trade is presented as well as a research on the public procurement procedures. Readers would find more on the climate change implications, energy security in the EU and the utilization of renewables as a tool to address those concerns. Another group of authors study the contemporary human resource management in the complex business environment, product positioning and marketing. ‘The Membership of Bulgaria in the EU: Five Years Later’ is an annually organized academic event with the vision to foster open dialogue, offer contemporary research and exchange of ideas between fellow academics, policy makers, businesses, stakeholders and the public.

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The Membership of Bulgaria in the European Union: Four Years Later

Членството на България в Европейския съюз: четири години по-късно

Author(s): / Language(s): English,Bulgarian

Keywords: Bulgaria; European Union; EU Development; Euro Area; EU Funds; Convergence; Cohesion; Management; Marketing; International Trade; International Relations

This book collects scientific papers and reports presented on the conference ‘The Membership of Bulgaria in the EU: Four Years Later’ organized by the International Economic Relations and Business Department at University of National and World Economy (UNWE), Sofia, Bulgaria. The conference, held on 3 October 2010, traditionally provided a stage for prominent academics, dedicated PhD students and professionals to discuss contemporary topics related to multiple aspects of the European integration, its effects on the Bulgarian economy, socio-economic environment, international business and relations, finance and politics.The conference was opened with a keynote speech by Meglena Kuneva who used to serve in the European Commission and is a prominent figure in the Bulgarian political life associated with the European integration process and accession to the European Union. She highlighted that the Bulgarian membership in the European Union is a rare example of widely shared national consensus in the past 22 years. Meglena Kuneva presented arguments in favour of this membership while noting challenges that remain unsolved years after our accession – we shall understand better the signs given by Brussels as well as put an emphasis on the human factors. Kuneva shared the view that commitment and high ethical and professional standards are required when appointments are made for the EU funds governance on a national level. We shall be more active towards EU in our contribution, she concluded. The participants in the conference presented research about the multiple effects on the Bulgarian economy as a result of the EU membership and access to the Single market. Authors discussed the international competitiveness of the Bulgarian export industry, they dedicated analysis on the Bulgarian trade with the other EU member states as well as industrial concentrations among the countries sharing single market. The liberalization of the telecommunications market in Bulgaria, reforms in the regulations of the pension funds and public procurement is among the topics presented. Another group of academics discussed current trends in the global economy, regional and global challenges to the EU. Those processes would have implications on the entire EU bloc. This could be related to the role of the Euro as an international currency as well as the development of the economic and monetary union (EMU) within EU. Contributors review topics related to the real and nominal convergence of Bulgaria and other countries in the EMU and the Bulgarian contribution and participation in key EU policies. Some authors present research on the challenges and achievements regarding the absorption of the EU funds in Bulgaria and implementation of the operating programs. Group of papers is dedicated to the international business environment, transnational organizations, international standardization through ISO, quality assurance and management, employees’ performance, and organizational culture. ‘The Membership of Bulgaria in the EU: Four Years Later’ is an annually organized academic event with the vision to foster open dialogue, offer contemporary research and exchange of ideas between fellow academics, policy makers, businesses, stakeholders and the public.

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Return Migration: European and Bulgarian Perspectives

Завръщащите се мигранти: европейски и български перспективи

Author(s): / Language(s): English,Bulgarian

Keywords: Bulgaria; European Union; Migration; Return Migration; High Skilled Migration; Migration Models; Reintegration

In this collection are published papers presented at the scientific conference “Return Migration: European and Bulgarian perspectives”, held on 28 February 2020 at the University of National and World Economy (UNWE) . The co-organizers of the scientific conference were the Department of Economic Sociology at the University of National and World Economy and the Economic Research Institute at the Bulgarian Academy of Science. The scientific conference is organized under a project financed with funds for research of UNWE under contract № NP-15/2019. The goal of the conference was to gather contributions to the conference from researchers, analysts, political practitioners and PhD students in the following thematic areas: i) Return migration: state-of-the-art theories and research ii) Migration trajectories and return: factors and motivational structures iii) Segmentation and stratification of returnees iv) Returnees’ impact on Bulgarian economy and society v) Institutional context, legal frame and policies for return migration and reintegration of returnees.

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Is There Enough Europe and Union in the European Union?

Има ли достатъчно Европа и съюз в Европейския съюз?

Author(s): / Language(s): English,Bulgarian

Keywords: European Integration; European Union; European Union Development; EU Economy; EU Politics; EU Integration

This book presents reports from the Third International Conference of the European Studies Department, Faculty of Philosophy at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”. The conference was organized in May 2016 with the support by Hanns Seidel Foundation. The participants discussed in their reports contemporary issues of the EU related to the political course of the union, the socio-economic implications of the recent crisis, the recovery process, trade and economic cooperation with external partners as well as prospective for EU’s expansion.

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United We Stand Strong

Съединението прави силата

Author(s): / Language(s): English,Bulgarian

Keywords: European Integration; European Union; European Union Development; EU Economy; EU Politics; EU Integration

This book presents reports from ‘United We Stand Strong’, the Fifth International Conference of the European Studies Department, Faculty of Philosophy at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”. The conference was held between 31 May and 1 June 2018 with the support by Hanns Seidel Foundation. The collective book is а result of a project by the European Studies Department at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, The Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence in teaching and research on the Europeanisation of the countries of Southeast Europe (2016-2019), co-financed by the Erasmus+ program.

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The Next Seven of the European Union

Следващите седем на Европейския съюз

Author(s): / Language(s): English,Bulgarian

Keywords: European Integration; European Union; European Union Development; EU Economy; EU Politics; EU Integration

This book presents reports from „The Next Seven of the European Union“, Seventh International Scientific Conference of the European Studies Department, Faculty of Philosophy at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”. The conference was held in May 2020 with the support of Hanns Seidel Foundation.

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EU Post 2020 – New Europe in a New World

Европейският съюз след 2020 г. – нова Европа в нов свят

Author(s): / Language(s): English,Bulgarian

Keywords: European Integration; European Union; European Union Development; EU Economy; EU Politics; EU Integration

This book presents reports from „EU Post 2020 – New Europe in a New World“, Sixth International Scientific Conference of the European Studies Department, Faculty of Philosophy at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence. The conference was held in May 2019 with the support of Hanns Seidel Foundation and Erasmus+ programme.

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