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Bulgarias Eu Accession Raises Property Investment Questions 07/03/2008
Bulgaria’s questionable EU future causes concern over the future of the country’s property market, Assetz reported. The property market experienced growth since EU membership talks began in 2000. Since then, the purchase of property in Bulgaria became increasingly popular investment opportunity. Interest toward property both in the capital of Sofia and in seaside and mountain resorts was on the rise. Bansko developed as a leading ski resort, while coastal property is seen as a viable alternative to purchase in countries like Spain, Assetz reported. The interest is not expected to disappear suddenly but some problems might occur, the website reported. According to the latest European Commission report Bulgaria still has to make progress in various areas for on-time membership in... more

Uk Migration 'at Record Levels' 24/05/2008
The number of people choosing to leave the UK and live abroad has reached record levels, experts have revealed. According to official statistics, nearly two million British nationals have emigrated during the last decade. Commenting on the figures, the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) said these are the highest ever recorded. This is despite the fact that larger proportions of the population have moved overseas at various points in Britain's history, such as during the mid-19th century. Jill Rutter, senior researcher at the IPPR, commented: "This is the numerically highest emigration ever." Speaking to the Guardian, she added that the growing popularity of living abroad is partly due to increased personal wealth in Britain. Earlier this week, Conservative... more