ARCHIVE - 11 July 2017

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Business

NIMH: Hot Weather, Temperatures up to 38°
Total Number of Accommodation Establishments in Bulgaria Increased with 0.5% in May 2017
NSI: Exports to Third Countries Grow 26% YoY in Jan-May 2017
Gas Pipelines Supplying Europe in Real Danger from Exploding Tundra
Industrial Production Index in Bulgaria Increased by 2.7 in May 2017
3 Commercial Establishments Near Varna City to be Closed

Politics

Belgrade Regrets Legitimising Macedonia's Name
Bulgarian President to Visit Montenegro and Italy
USA Placed the First “Patriots” Missiles in Lithuania
‘Saber Guardian 2017’ Multinational Exercise Starts in Bulgaria
Lilyana Pavlova: 'There is No Danger of Bulgaria Being Deprived of its Presidency of the Council of the EU'
Risk of Political Control Over Media in Bulgaria is 79%
Psychology is the Most Desired Course in Sofia University
Bulgaria's State Railway Company has Repaid the Remainder of Their Debt to “Eurofima”
Three Ministers Will Answer Questions About the National Palace of Culture
The Population in Bulgaria is Decreasing with One of the Fastest Rates in Europe
New Theory About the Burned Crane Dismantling 1300 Years Bulgaria Monument

Society

Celebrations in Karlovo City on the Anniversary of the Birth of Vasil Levski to Culminate on July 17
Number of Deported Europeans From the United States is Expected to Grow this Year
Romania Sees one of Biggest Population Declines in EU
Unesco Awards Bulgarian Beech Forests with World Heritage Site Status
35 Dead Dolphin Bodies Found on the Black Sea Coast
The Water in Silistra Area Filled with Nitrates
Bulgaria is Second to Last in the EU in Regards to Attendance of Cultural Events by Citizens
The Attacker of a Doctor in Sheynovo Hospital Remains in Custody
Excavator Turned and Clamped a Man and a 5-year Old Child
Roof of a Hotel in Smolyan Collapsed

Sports

Manchester United Officially Announced Lukaku
Grigor Dimitrov Drops Out of Wimbledon

World

Refugees from Syria are Returning to their Homeland
Syria Monitor Says IS Chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Dead
Warren Buffett Donated USD 3.17 Billion to Charity
Islamic State Admits: Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is Dead
Military Plane Crashes in Mississippi, 16 Dead
Top Europe Court Upholds Ban on Full-Face Veil in Belgium
The Council of Europe is Asking Slovenia for More Assistance for Asylum Seekers
People in Russia are Pessimistic About the Economy

Business

NIMH: Hot Weather, Temperatures up to 38°

The weather will be sunny and hot today.

Business | July 11, 2017, Tuesday // 13:30

Total Number of Accommodation Establishments in Bulgaria Increased with 0.5% in May 2017

In May 2017, 2 240 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country, according to the National Statistical Inst

Business » Finance | July 11, 2017, Tuesday // 13:32

NSI: Exports to Third Countries Grow 26% YoY in Jan-May 2017

 In the period January - May 2017 Bulgarian exports to third countries increased by 26.

Business » Finance | July 11, 2017, Tuesday // 10:00

Gas Pipelines Supplying Europe in Real Danger from Exploding Tundra

Pipes are built over bulging and unstable Arctic pingos prone to violent eruptions caused by 'thawing methane gas', as seen twice on the Yamal peninsula this year.

Business » Energy | July 11, 2017, Tuesday // 16:28

Industrial Production Index in Bulgaria Increased by 2.7 in May 2017

According to the preliminary data the Industrial Production Index , seasonally adjusted , increased by 2.

Business » Industry | July 11, 2017, Tuesday // 18:10

3 Commercial Establishments Near Varna City to be Closed

Three commercial establishments on the Cabacum Central beach near Varna city will be closed, Tourism Minister Nikolina Angelkova told journalists, quoted by FOCUS Radio - Varna.

Business » Tourism | July 11, 2017, Tuesday // 10:22

Politics

Belgrade Regrets Legitimising Macedonia's Name

Serbian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic again regretted Serbia's recognition of Macedonia by its constitutional name.

Politics » Diplomacy | July 11, 2017, Tuesday // 14:13

Bulgarian President to Visit Montenegro and Italy

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev is to pay an official visit to Montenegro at the invitation of the President of Montenegro Filip Vujanovic, reported BGNES.

Politics » Diplomacy | July 11, 2017, Tuesday // 12:03

USA Placed the First “Patriots” Missiles in Lithuania

The US installed an air defense system named Patriot missiles in Lithuania.

Politics » Defense | July 11, 2017, Tuesday // 11:49

‘Saber Guardian 2017’ Multinational Exercise Starts in Bulgaria

The biggest multinational exercise in the Black Sea region called ‘’Saber Guardian 2017’’ starts today at the Novo Selo military camp in Southern Bulgaria, reported BGNES.

Politics » Defense | July 11, 2017, Tuesday // 11:32

Lilyana Pavlova: 'There is No Danger of Bulgaria Being Deprived of its Presidency of the Council of the EU'

There is no danger of Bulgaria being deprived of its Presidency of the Council of the EU, these are insinuations, fake news that is once again surfacing in the media’’, Lilyana Pavlova, Minister in charge of Bulgaria’s EU Council Presidency in 2018 told r

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 11, 2017, Tuesday // 17:12

Risk of Political Control Over Media in Bulgaria is 79%

An independent study, presented in the European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, has identified Bulgaria together with Greece, Hungary and Italy as a country at risk of concentration of media ownership and political control over editorial policy

Politics » Domestic | July 11, 2017, Tuesday // 15:32

Psychology is the Most Desired Course in Sofia University

Psychology remains the most desired course at the Sofia University “St.

Politics » Domestic | July 11, 2017, Tuesday // 15:21

Bulgaria's State Railway Company has Repaid the Remainder of Their Debt to “Eurofima”

BDZ, Bulgaria's state railway company, has repaid the remainder of their debt to “Eurofima” (European Company for the Financing of Railroad Rolling Stock), BDZ said on 11 July, quoted by the Bulgarian National Television.

Politics » Domestic | July 11, 2017, Tuesday // 14:07

Three Ministers Will Answer Questions About the National Palace of Culture

Three ministers - Deputy Prime Minister Tomislav Donchev, EU Council Chairmanship Minister Lilyana Pavlova and Minister of Culture Boil Banov will be "questioned" today in parliament.

Politics » Domestic | July 11, 2017, Tuesday // 12:49

The Population in Bulgaria is Decreasing with One of the Fastest Rates in Europe

The population in Bulgaria is decreasing with one of the fastest rates in Europe, reaching 7,101 million people as of January 1, 2017 compared to 7,153 million the previous year.

Politics » Domestic | July 11, 2017, Tuesday // 10:50

New Theory About the Burned Crane Dismantling 1300 Years Bulgaria Monument

It is more likely that the crane near the National Palace of Culture was poured over with something like lighter fluid, and the man who set it on fire was also inside the closed area, police chief Ivailo Ivanov announced on Monday.

Politics » Domestic | July 11, 2017, Tuesday // 10:26

Society

Celebrations in Karlovo City on the Anniversary of the Birth of Vasil Levski to Culminate on July 17

The celebrations in Karlovo city on the anniversary of the birth of the Apostle Vasil Levski will culminate on July 17 and 18, deputy mayor Anton Minev said, quoted by Focus News Agency.

Society | July 11, 2017, Tuesday // 15:08

Number of Deported Europeans From the United States is Expected to Grow this Year

Europeans often hid in plain sight as Latin Americans, Asians and others living illegally in America were sent packing, reported bTV.

Society | July 11, 2017, Tuesday // 14:19

Romania Sees one of Biggest Population Declines in EU

Romania was one of the EU countries with large population decreases last year.

Society | July 11, 2017, Tuesday // 13:41

Unesco Awards Bulgarian Beech Forests with World Heritage Site Status

UNESCO Committee has announced its 21 new sites for world cultural heritage.

Society » Environment | July 11, 2017, Tuesday // 15:38

35 Dead Dolphin Bodies Found on the Black Sea Coast

There are already over 35 dead dolphin bodies that are thrown out on the Black Sea coast and their number continues to rise every day.

Society » Environment | July 11, 2017, Tuesday // 13:53

The Water in Silistra Area Filled with Nitrates

Nitrates over norms were found in drinking water in Silistra, according to data from the Regional Health Inspection (RHI).

Society » Environment | July 11, 2017, Tuesday // 10:30

Bulgaria is Second to Last in the EU in Regards to Attendance of Cultural Events by Citizens

Bulgaria is at the bottom of the European Union on visits of citizens of cultural and sporting events, according to European Statistical Office Eurostat data for 2016

Society » Culture | July 11, 2017, Tuesday // 11:27

The Attacker of a Doctor in Sheynovo Hospital Remains in Custody

The Sofia City Court upheld the ruling of the first instance court and left Vladimir Stoyanov, who had beaten Dr Albena Gagova from Sheynovo Hospital after refusing to give the placenta of his newborn baby.

Society » Incidents | July 11, 2017, Tuesday // 13:05

Excavator Turned and Clamped a Man and a 5-year Old Child

53-year-old Italian and 5-year-old child are in serious condition after a backhoe accident in a village near Simitli, BGNES correspondents for the region reported.

Society » Incidents | July 11, 2017, Tuesday // 12:05

Roof of a Hotel in Smolyan Collapsed

Part of the roof of an abandoned communist era hotel in Smolyan collapsed last night.

Society » Incidents | July 11, 2017, Tuesday // 10:09

Sports

Manchester United Officially Announced Lukaku

Romelu Lukaku is now a Manchester United footballer and the club officially confirms that they have already signed a five-year contract with the Belgian national.

Sports | July 11, 2017, Tuesday // 11:14

Grigor Dimitrov Drops Out of Wimbledon

Bulgaria’s best tennis player Grigor Dimitrov lost to Roger Federer at the round of sixteen of Wibledon 2017 tennis tournament, reported BNR.

Sports | July 11, 2017, Tuesday // 10:54

World

Refugees from Syria are Returning to their Homeland

The refugee crisis in Europe, at least concerning people coming from Syria is making unexpected turn.

World | July 11, 2017, Tuesday // 16:10

Syria Monitor Says IS Chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Dead

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor said Tuesday it had information from top Islamic State group leaders confirming the death of the jihadist organisation's chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, AFP reported.

World | July 11, 2017, Tuesday // 16:00

Warren Buffett Donated USD 3.17 Billion to Charity

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World | July 11, 2017, Tuesday // 12:57

Islamic State Admits: Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is Dead

Members of the jihadist group Islamic State admitted the death of its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

World | July 11, 2017, Tuesday // 12:19

Military Plane Crashes in Mississippi, 16 Dead

Sixteen people are dead in the crash of a Marine Corps airplane in Leflore County, Mississippi, according to Fred Randle, county emergency management director, CNN reported.

World | July 11, 2017, Tuesday // 09:53

Top Europe Court Upholds Ban on Full-Face Veil in Belgium

The European Court of Human Rights on Tuesday upheld a Belgian ban on wearing the full-face niqab veil in public, AFP reported.

World » EU | July 11, 2017, Tuesday // 15:36

The Council of Europe is Asking Slovenia for More Assistance for Asylum Seekers

Slovenia needs to speed up asylum procedures and not apply the new law that allows it to close its borders for most illegal migrants.

World » EU | July 11, 2017, Tuesday // 13:34

People in Russia are Pessimistic About the Economy

The Russian Federal Office of Statistics Rosstat and the Moscow School of Economics presented shocking data from polls among citizens of Russia.

World » Russia | July 11, 2017, Tuesday // 14:00
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