OLD Media Moves

Forbes to launch Bulgarian edition

January 12, 2009

Forbes announced Monday that it will launch its 11th local-language edition, Forbes Bulgaria, in partnership with Attica Media Bulgaria.

The launch will be held in Sofia, Bulgaria, with the first issue being published in October. Forbes Bulgaria will have an initial circulation of 30,000.

The content of Forbes Bulgaria will consist of 60 percent Bulgarian business news, commentary and features and 40 percent editorial from Forbes’ U.S. edition.

“Bringing Forbes to Bulgaria, is a great honor but also a huge responsibility for Attica Media Bulgaria,” said Thanos Priovolos, managing director of Attica Media Bulgaria, in a statement. “We are sure that Forbes Bulgaria will be the leading and most respected business magazine in Bulgaria.”Â

“Forbes Bulgaria is our next move in Forbes Media LLC’s rapid expansion through Eastern Europe,” said Forbes Television and Licensing President Miguel Forbes in a statement.

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