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Bulgaria looks to roll out concession model Vol 11, Issue 2 (February 2010)

Bulgaria is the poor man of Europe when it comes to unaccounted-for water. The move to introduce 48 concessions across the country could revolutionise the entire water sector.

EU compliance will have to wait Vol 11, Issue 2 (February 2010)

The president of Spanish water industry body AEAS believes Spain’s compliance with key EU directives hinges on PPPs and tariff reform.

EU states struggle as WFD deadline looms Vol 11, Issue 2 (February 2010)

The March deadline for submitting river basin management plans looks set to be missed by most European countries. What are the implications?

EUROPE WATER NEWS IN BRIEF Vol 11, Issue 2 (February 2010)

*South East Water returned to the bond markets in early February after a six-year absence, raising £130 million of inflationlinked notes due in June 2041.

New report advocates resource efficiency Vol 11, Issue 2 (February 2010)

A new document from a leading UK think tank suggests how Ofwat’s role could be adapted to further incentivise water suppliers. Resource efficiency need not always equal economic success.

New year, new start for Aqualyng Vol 11, Issue 2 (February 2010)

The economic downturn has proved a tough challenge for Norwegian desalter Aqualyng. Chairman Bernt Østhus talks to GWI about his hopes for the future.

NWG move baffles analysts Vol 11, Issue 2 (February 2010)

A reported bid for Northumbrian Water has left industry analysts puzzled.

Remondis establishes Spanish beachhead Vol 11, Issue 2 (February 2010)

The German water operator has broadened its international portfolio by taking over Barcelona-based firm OMSSacede. It wants to use the company as a platform to break into the Spanish industrial market.

SEDIF field reduced to two bidders Vol 11, Issue 2 (February 2010)

The race for the SEDIF contract renewal has narrowed to just two players. Were the cards stacked against outsiders right from the start?

Spain faces call to double water tariffs Vol 11, Issue 2 (February 2010)

A recent conference in Madrid tackled the thorny issue of how to achieve cost recovery through appropriate water pricing mechanisms. There were some surprising conclusions.