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26 January 2007
The 21-year-old, from Liverpool, has always protested his innocence after being convicted in Bulgaria for the attempted murder of a barman in May 2005.
After a long campaign, Bulgaria's courts agreed that he could serve the remainder of his sentence in Britain after the family paid off the fine and compensation costs.
He is currently in Hindley young offenders prison, near Wigan.
The Home Office said earlier that time spent in prison in Bulgaria would not be counted as part of his sentence, but it has now accepted that it should count towards his time served.
A spokesman for the family said they were told the news earlier this week and are still awaiting official confirmation.
She added: "We will continue to campaign for a pardon."
The Ministry of Justice said the provisional release date is conditional on good behaviour.
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