Born 1956, radio amateur since 1968. Two mandates President of the Bulgarian Federation of Radio Amateurs.

Holder of DXCC HONOR ROLL (mixed): Total 342 DXCC QSL confirmed (320 cw and 302 ssb);  5BDXCC

Member of the FOC # 1826.

Previous call signs: KA9ZML (1987), NW9Y (1987-1992, 5B4AGU (2001-2003) and V31LZ (2003-2005).

QSL: Direct, Bureau, LOTW and Club Log.

RIG : Kenwood transceiver TS590SG, Amplifier ACOM 1000 (1 KW output) + ANT 6 ele tribander KLM KT34XA (20, 15, 10 m) 22m or 72ft above ground; Inverted Vee WINDOM OCF for 80/40/17/12m bands.

Profession: Professor of Economics & Sustainable Development at the University of National and World Economy (UNWE), Sofia.

Member of the National Assembly (Parliament)of Bulgaria. Member of  its Budget and Finance Committee and the Committee of Economic policy and tourism.

Deputy Prime Minister of Bulgaria and Minister of  the Economic development  (1995-1997).

Chairman, Commission on Sustainable Development, United Nations (1996-97).

Married (Elena, LZ3RY) with two sons: Vasco (LZ3RZ) and Asen. Proud grandfather of Angela (eight years old) and Bilyana (born July 7th, 2017).