ARCHIVE - 1 August 2017

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Business

Interest Rates on Deposit Accounts Reached Record Low Levels
56.4% of People in Bulgaria Face Difficulties in Spending Money for Vacation

Politics

Trump Released his Communications Director 10 days after he Appointed Him
Historic Agreement Between Macedonia and Bulgaria is Already a Fact!
Bulgaria and Macedonia to Sign Friendship, Neighborhood and Cooperation Treaty Today
An Airplane Made an Emergency Landing at Burgas Airport
44% of the Teachers in Bulgaria are Over 50 Years Old
The Sofia Municipality Introduces New Buses
Sofia is Candidate to Host the European Medicines Agency
The Sofia-Kalotina Highway May be Finished in Two Years
Bulgarian Minister and Foreign Affairs Will Leave for Skopje on August 1
Bulgarian PM: 'There is No Actual Unemployment in Bulgaria'
Sofia City Prosecutor's Office Asks the Court to Dissolve 33 Political Parties in Bulgaria

Society

Assumption Fast Begins for All Orthodox Christians
The Number of American Households Without Tv Sets is Growing
The Population of the EU has Increased by 1.5 Million due to Immigrants
Metropolitan Zoo Offers a New Educational Tour
10 Defective Lamps Have Been Already Changed in 'Vazrazhdane' Park in Sofia
Earthquake in Vrancea, 4.6 on the Richter Scale
130 Injured and Financial Losses of Nearly USD 6 million after the Tropical Storms in Taiwan
NIMH: Hot Weather, Max. Temperatures 31° and 36°
An Earthquake of 5.3 Rattled the Island of Crete
American University in Bulgaria Will Host the 24th International Mathemtics Competition
Bulgarian Students Won 12 Medals at the International Mathematics Olympics in India
Murals in Bulgaria's Rila Monastery are Being Restored
'Bring the Paintings Back to the Museum' - 1st Campaign in Bulgaria For Restoration of 20 Previously Unseen Paintings
Hackers Penetrated the HBO Network and Began to Publish Fragments of New Episodes of "Game of Thrones"
A Unique Spectacle of Sound and Light in Stara Zagora
20 Thousand People Sought Help at Pirogov Hospital just for July
Tree Fell on Woman In Sofia
Cab and a Mini Bus Crashed on 'Tsarigradsko Shose' Boulevard
Heavy Goods Vehicle Caught fire on Struma Motorway
Tourist Fell from a Slope in Pirin Mountain, He was Rescued with a Helicopter

Sports

Bulgarian Tennis Player Grigor Dimitrov is Already in the US for the New Season
Official: Ludogorets Bought a Polish National
Maria Sharapova Wins Her Opening Match at Bank of the West
Paris Set to Host 2024 Olympic Games

Crime

A 14-year-old girl Gave over BGN 55,000 to Telephone Scammers
Police in Helsinki: The Man that has Run Over People with his Car has Done it Deliberately
Airport Officials in Rome Steal Passenger Belongings

World

4 Killed in Shooting at Courthouse in Moscow
Iran Says New U.S. Sanctions Breach Nuclear Deal
China Officially Opened its First Military Base Abroad
Microsoft Word Now Reads Text Aloud to Help People with Dyslexia
Romanian Authorities have Uncovered an Illegal Camp with Migrants Near Timisoara
George Clooney's Foundation Gives over USD 2 million to a School for Refugees
U.S. Hits Venezuelan President with Financial Sanctions
First Lady of the USA is Contributing to a Tourism Surge in Slovenia
IS Claims Responsibility For Attack on Iraqi Embassy in Kabul
After Brexit: Government Promised to Establish up to 20 Public Agencies to Take on New Work Running the Country After Brexit
Turkey Starts Joint Military Exercise With Qatar

Business

Interest Rates on Deposit Accounts Reached Record Low Levels

Interest rates on deposit accounts reached record low levels.

Business » Finance | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 09:15

56.4% of People in Bulgaria Face Difficulties in Spending Money for Vacation

In Romania are recorded the lowest rates of people cannot afford having holidays.

Business » Tourism | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 13:49

Politics

Trump Released his Communications Director 10 days after he Appointed Him

The US president Donald Trump has sacked Anthony Scaramucci from the post of director of communications at the White House just 10 days after he appointed him, world agencies said.

Politics | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 10:29

Historic Agreement Between Macedonia and Bulgaria is Already a Fact!

Prime Minister Boyko Borisov and his Macedonian counterpart Zoran Zaev signed in Skopje the Friendship, Good Neighborhood and Cooperation Agreement between Bulgaria and the Republic of Macedonia, reported BGNES.

Politics » Diplomacy | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 15:20

Bulgaria and Macedonia to Sign Friendship, Neighborhood and Cooperation Treaty Today

A historic moment for Bulgaria and Macedonia will take place today.

Politics » Diplomacy | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 09:34

An Airplane Made an Emergency Landing at Burgas Airport

Airplane Boing 737 owned by the airline company 'Travel Service' flying to Bratislava made an emergency landing at the Burgas airport today at 13:35.

Politics » Domestic | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 14:45

44% of the Teachers in Bulgaria are Over 50 Years Old

44.

Politics » Domestic | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 13:39

The Sofia Municipality Introduces New Buses

New buses are being introduced to Sofia, they have to replace the old ones in the areas of Novi Iskar, Kremikovtsi, Vrabnica and Nadezhda.

Politics » Domestic | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 11:21

Sofia is Candidate to Host the European Medicines Agency

Bulgaria has submitted  documents for raising the candidacy of Sofia for hosting the European Medicines Agency (EMA), BGNES reports.

Politics » Domestic | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 11:18

The Sofia-Kalotina Highway May be Finished in Two Years

Within two years if funding is provided and the necessary expropriations are carried out, the section between Kalotina and Sofia can be built.

Politics » Domestic | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 11:11

Bulgarian Minister and Foreign Affairs Will Leave for Skopje on August 1

 Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Ekaterina Zaharieva will leave for Skopje on August 1, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria said.

Politics » Domestic | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 10:42

Bulgarian PM: 'There is No Actual Unemployment in Bulgaria'

''There's no actual unemployment in Bulgaria.

Politics » Domestic | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 09:51

Sofia City Prosecutor's Office Asks the Court to Dissolve 33 Political Parties in Bulgaria

Sofia City Prosecutor's Office has asked the court to dissolve 33 political parties in Bulgaria due to their non-participation in the political life of the country and lack of financial statements, the press office of the state prosecution announced on 31

Politics » Domestic | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 09:41

Society

Assumption Fast Begins for All Orthodox Christians

The Assumption fast begins today and continues until August 15 when one of the greatest Christian feasts, the Assumption of Virgin Mary is marked.

Society | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 12:36

The Number of American Households Without Tv Sets is Growing

The number of households in the United States that do not have any TVs is increasing.

Society | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 12:12

The Population of the EU has Increased by 1.5 Million due to Immigrants

Last year the population of the European Union increased by 1.

Society | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 10:42

Metropolitan Zoo Offers a New Educational Tour

A new educational tour starts at the Metropolitan Zoo - now you can participate in feeding of some of the most active and most visited animals, BGNES reports.

Society | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 10:09

10 Defective Lamps Have Been Already Changed in 'Vazrazhdane' Park in Sofia

The replacement of defective lamps in the new "Vazrazhdane" Park was started, btv reports.

Society » Environment | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 17:42

Earthquake in Vrancea, 4.6 on the Richter Scale

Earthquake with the magnitude of 4.

Society » Environment | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 15:26

130 Injured and Financial Losses of Nearly USD 6 million after the Tropical Storms in Taiwan

One person is missing and at least 130 are injured after two powerful tropical storms hit Taiwan.

Society » Environment | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 12:31

NIMH: Hot Weather, Max. Temperatures 31° and 36°

The weather will be sunny today, and hot in the afternoon.

Society » Environment | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 11:21

An Earthquake of 5.3 Rattled the Island of Crete

An earthquake shook the island of Crete on Tuesday morning.

Society » Environment | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 10:38

American University in Bulgaria Will Host the 24th International Mathemtics Competition

American University in Bulgaria will host the 24th International Mathematics Competition for university students.

Society » Education | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 15:39

Bulgarian Students Won 12 Medals at the International Mathematics Olympics in India

Bulgarian students from the Sofia Mathematics High School returned with 12 medals, including one gold, after the team performed great at the International Mathematics Olympics in India, competing with students from 41 countries, reported NovaTV.

Society » Culture | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 17:03

Murals in Bulgaria's Rila Monastery are Being Restored

bout 200 square meters is the total area of the wall paintings of the chapel dedicated to St.

Society » Culture | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 15:36

'Bring the Paintings Back to the Museum' - 1st Campaign in Bulgaria For Restoration of 20 Previously Unseen Paintings

The Festival NIGHT/Plovdiv and its organizers from Open Arts Foundation launch an official crowdfunding campaign “Bring the Paintings Back to the Museum” for the restoration of 20 previously unseen paintings, part of the Regional Ethnographic Museum’s col

Society » Culture | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 13:36

Hackers Penetrated the HBO Network and Began to Publish Fragments of New Episodes of "Game of Thrones"

The Entertainment Weekly Web site reported that hackers had access to the HBO's internal network and downloaded 1.

Society » Culture | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 12:23

A Unique Spectacle of Sound and Light in Stara Zagora

Residents and guests of Stara Zagora witnessed a unique spectacle of sound and light in the open last night.

Society » Culture | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 12:17

20 Thousand People Sought Help at Pirogov Hospital just for July

20,000 people went through Pirogov in one of the two holiday months - July.

Society » Health | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 11:26

Tree Fell on Woman In Sofia

A tree fell on a woman near the junction of Al.

Society » Incidents | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 16:36

Cab and a Mini Bus Crashed on 'Tsarigradsko Shose' Boulevard

Car crash between taxi cab and a mini bus happened on 'Tsarigradsko Shose' in Sofia, reported Darik citing the press center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Society » Incidents | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 14:22

Heavy Goods Vehicle Caught fire on Struma Motorway

Heavy goods vehicle caught fire on Struma motorway near the village of Mursalevo early in the morning on 1st of August, reported the Bulgarian National Television.

Society » Incidents | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 13:34

Tourist Fell from a Slope in Pirin Mountain, He was Rescued with a Helicopter

A 62-year-old tourist was saved in Pirin mountain, he fell down a slope near the Tevnoto Lake.

Society » Incidents | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 11:51

Sports

Bulgarian Tennis Player Grigor Dimitrov is Already in the US for the New Season

After a short break, the Bulgarian tennis player Grigor Dimitrov  is already in the US, quoted by Nova TV.

Sports | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 16:53

Official: Ludogorets Bought a Polish National

Polish national Jacek Goralski is already a footballer of Ludogorets.

Sports | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 12:57

Maria Sharapova Wins Her Opening Match at Bank of the West

Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova wins her opening match at Bank of the West Tennis Tournament 6-1, 4-6, 6-0 against Jennifer Brady, Mercurynews reports.

Sports | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 10:25

Paris Set to Host 2024 Olympic Games

Paris is virtually assured of hosting the 2024 Summer Olympics after its only rival Los Angeles announced it would now bid solely for the 2028 Games.

Sports | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 09:47

Crime

A 14-year-old girl Gave over BGN 55,000 to Telephone Scammers

A 14-year-old girl from Tsarevo has been the victim of unscrupulous phone scammers.

Crime | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 12:49

Police in Helsinki: The Man that has Run Over People with his Car has Done it Deliberately

The police in the Finnish capital, Helsinki, said the man who ran his jaguar over a group of people on Friday in the center of the city and killed one man acted deliberately, TASS reported.

Crime | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 11:59

Airport Officials in Rome Steal Passenger Belongings

Italian police spread security cameras footage that reveal unscrupulous theft of luggage at Fiumicino Airport in Rome, bTV reported.

Crime | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 11:33

World

4 Killed in Shooting at Courthouse in Moscow

Four people standing trial in a Moscow court have been killed in a gun attack, Russian media report, quoted by The Independent.

World | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 15:51

Iran Says New U.S. Sanctions Breach Nuclear Deal

Iran has complained to the U.

World | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 15:46

China Officially Opened its First Military Base Abroad

China officially opened its first military base abroad today in Djibouti, in the Horn of Africa.

World | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 13:02

Microsoft Word Now Reads Text Aloud to Help People with Dyslexia

Microsoft has been testing a number of text-to-speech features in Word over the years, but it’s finally found a solid way to implement the feature.

World | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 12:53

Romanian Authorities have Uncovered an Illegal Camp with Migrants Near Timisoara

Forty-two migrants from Syria, Iraq and Iran were captured by Romanian authorities on Monday in an illegal camp on the outskirts of Timisoara in the western part of the country, the agency Agerpress said, cited by Mediapool.

World | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 10:56

George Clooney's Foundation Gives over USD 2 million to a School for Refugees

The American actor, George Clooney, plans to give USD 2.

World | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 10:49

U.S. Hits Venezuelan President with Financial Sanctions

The Trump administration slapped financial sanctions on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Monday after a weekend election that gave the South American country’s ruling party virtually unlimited powers.

World | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 10:27

First Lady of the USA is Contributing to a Tourism Surge in Slovenia

First Lady of the United States Melania Trump is contributing to a tourism surge in her native Slovenia, the country’ statistics office said Monday, cited by Fox News.

World | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 10:07

IS Claims Responsibility For Attack on Iraqi Embassy in Kabul

Militant group Islamic State claimed responsibility for an attack on the Iraqi embassy in Kabul on Monday that began with a suicide bomber blowing himself up at the main gate, allowing gunmen to enter the building and battle security forces, Reuters repor

World | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 09:20

After Brexit: Government Promised to Establish up to 20 Public Agencies to Take on New Work Running the Country After Brexit

The Government has promised to establish up to 20 public agencies in cities outside London to take on new work running the country after Brexit, reported The Independent.

World » EU | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 14:14

Turkey Starts Joint Military Exercise With Qatar

Turkey and Qatar started a joint military exercise on August 1 with the participation of over 250 Turkish troops and more than 30 armored vehicles, a Turkish official has told the Hürriyet Daily News.

World » Southeast Europe | August 1, 2017, Tuesday // 17:14
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