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Traicho Traikov

b. 1970

Bulgarian politician

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About Traicho Traikov

Born 1970. Traicho Traikov is a Bulgarian politician and economist.

Traycho Dimitrov Traykov is a Bulgarian politician. He was a Bulgarian Minister of Economy and Energy from 2009 to 2012. In February 2012 he launched an examination of dams in the south of the country after malfunction complaints. In March 2012 it was reported that he had been dismissed from his position allegedly for delaying work on energy projects; Bulgarian-language daily Bulgaria Dnes alleges that it was due to Belene Nuclear Power Plant specifically, a project which was terminated that month. Traykov himself "attributed the dismissal to his firm position in negotiations with Russia and his demands that Russia should cut the construction cost of the Belene plant, reduce gas prices by as much as 15 percent in a new supply contract and increase returns from the South Stream pipeline above 8 percent." During the whole election campaign, Traykov was targeted by media owned by Delyan Peevski who later got sanctioned under the US Magnitsky Act. Social activists were worried that the main purpose of the black PR campaign was to neutralize Traykov who appealed to progressive voters. Traykov eventually came in sixth in the presidential race with 5.87% of the votes. He received strong support from Bulgarians living in Germany.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
First English Language School, University of National and World Economy
Positions held
Minister of economy, Energy and tourism, Minister of Energy
Also known as
Traycho Dimitrov Traykov

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Traicho Traikov?

Bulgarian politician

When was Traicho Traikov born?

Traicho Traikov was born on 19 April 1970 in Sofia.

What is Traicho Traikov's occupation?

Traicho Traikov is a politician and economist.

What nationality is Traicho Traikov?

Traicho Traikov is Bulgarian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Traicho Traikov

· Wikidata: Q857115

· DBpedia: Traycho Traykov

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