ARCHIVE - 3 August 2017

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Business

Italy Seized a Migrant Rescue Boat Which Participated in the Traffic of Illegal Immigrants
Chinese Company is Interested in Sofia Tech Park
Heat Builds up in Southern and Eastern Europe
The Use of Renewable Energy in Bulgaria Grew by Almost 10%
Ryanair Chief Executive: 'The UK’s Divorce From the European Union Could Cause Major Disruption to Flights From March 2019'

Politics

The Japanese Prime Minister Replaced 14 Ministers in his Cabinet
Jean-Claude Juncker Against the Rapid Entry of the Western Balkans into the EU
Bulgaria is Opening Another Consulate in Ukraine
Foreign Minister Ekaterina Zaharieva to Visit Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgarian Military Aircraft Continues to Assist in Forest Firefighting in Macedonia
Sofia Municipality with Revenues of BGN 396 Million in the Last Seven Months
Police Officers in Blagoevgrad Protest Against Low Salaries
The Cabinet Allocated Another BGN 7.7 million for the Consequences of Disasters
Manufacturers Forecast a Rise in Price of Milk, Cheese and Butter
Rosen Plevneliev: 'My Role was to Point out the Problem with Macedonia'
Bulgarian Foreign Minister on Treaty with Macedonia: 'This is Really a Big Moment'

Society

Global Blindness Set to 'Triple by 2050'
Two Bulgarians Were Detained For Illegal Camping in Greece
NIMH: Sea Swell to Increase Around August 11
Directorate General for Safety and Protection of the Population: Risk of Fires in the Next 24h Remains High
Red Code For Risk of Fires in the Country & Yellow Code For High Temperatures
The Extinguishing of the Fire Near Plovdiv Continues, the Fire in Burgas is Contained
Parts of Asia May Be Too Hot for People by 2100
One Gold and Three Bronze Medals for Bulgarian Team in a Prestigious Competition for Informatics in Tehran
Remarkable Success for Bulgarian National Biology Team in UK
Eminem will Produce a Hip-hop Comedy Movie
Bjork will Release a New Album "Very Soon"
Roman Ruins Discovered Under Site Earmarked For French Housing Estate
A Minivan Turned Sideways on the Struma Highway and Poured a Ton of Fish on the Road
Explosion in a School in Minneapolis
An Airplane Killed 2 People on a Beach in Portugal

Sports

The Legend of Athletics Usain Bolt Plans to Retire Undefeated
Heavyweight Legend Wladimir Klitschko Retires From Boxing
Strong Ludogorets Out of the Champions League After an Incredible Drama
Difficult Start for Grigor Dimitrov in Washington

Crime

Tanzanian Citizen Convicted For Attempted Fraud in Burgas
Turkish Police Bust 2 Bulgarian Women with 44 kg of Heroine
Bulgarian Suspect in Bill Gates Hacking Arrested in Zamboanga City

World

Australia Charges Two Men in Sydney Over Plot to Blow up Plane
Skype Crashed in Europe
Trump Wants to Fire the Commander of Troops in Afghanistan
Washington Changes the Green Card Rules
British Airways Canceled over 670 Flights due to a Crash in their System
Russia Blasts US Sanctions as 'Economic War'
The Italian Parliament has Authorized a Naval Mission in Libyan Waters
Juncker says ‘Fought Hard’ to Prevent Grexit in 2015

Business

Italy Seized a Migrant Rescue Boat Which Participated in the Traffic of Illegal Immigrants

Italian coastguards seized a migrant rescue boat operated by a German aid group in the Mediterranean suspected of aiding illegal immigration from Libya, a prosecutor said on Wednesday, Reuters reports.

Business | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 17:32

Chinese Company is Interested in Sofia Tech Park

Opportunities for high-tech Chinese companies to participate in the first science and technology park in Bulgaria - Sofia Tech Park, were discussed at a meeting with Economy Minister Emil Karanikolov and China Ambassador Zhang Heizhou.

Business | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 13:25

Heat Builds up in Southern and Eastern Europe

Another heatwave is building in Europe, says Al Jazeera.

Business | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 11:35

The Use of Renewable Energy in Bulgaria Grew by Almost 10%

The consumption of energy from renewable sources has increased by nearly ten percent in Bulgaria during the first seven months of 2017, according to data from the Electricity System Operator, announced on Wednesday, reports Mediapool.

Business » Energy | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 10:28

Ryanair Chief Executive: 'The UK’s Divorce From the European Union Could Cause Major Disruption to Flights From March 2019'

The UK’s divorce from the European Union could cause major disruption to flights from March 2019 as Brexit talks proceed, Ryanair Chief Executive Michael O’Leary has warned.

Business » Tourism | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 13:50

Politics

The Japanese Prime Minister Replaced 14 Ministers in his Cabinet

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe approved the new cabinet in which 14 ministers out of 19 were replaced.

Politics | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 12:59

Jean-Claude Juncker Against the Rapid Entry of the Western Balkans into the EU

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said in an interview with the European edition "Politico" that he does not support the rapid accession of the Western Balkan countries to the EU, but if they are deprived of a "European perspective" it wil

Politics | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 11:52

Bulgaria is Opening Another Consulate in Ukraine

The government has adopted a decision to open an honorary consulate of Bulgaria in Ukraine with its headquarters in the town of Kropivnitsky and a consular district covering the territory of the Kirovohrad region.

Politics » Diplomacy | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 12:45

Foreign Minister Ekaterina Zaharieva to Visit Bosnia and Herzegovina

After visiting Serbia, Albania, Macedonia and Romania, Bulgaria’s Foreign Minister Ekaterina Zaharieva is continuing her Balkan tour with a visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Politics » Diplomacy | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 10:27

Bulgarian Military Aircraft Continues to Assist in Forest Firefighting in Macedonia

Today, Bulgarian military aircraft continues to assist in forest firefighting in Macedonia, press office of the Ministry of Defence has announced.

Politics » Domestic | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 16:32

Sofia Municipality with Revenues of BGN 396 Million in the Last Seven Months

Deputy Mayor of Finance of Sofia Municipality, Doncho Barbalov, presented the results of budget implementation (revenues) for the first 7 months of this year, reported novini.

Politics » Domestic | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 15:05

Police Officers in Blagoevgrad Protest Against Low Salaries

Blagoevgrad police officers protest demanding a decent pay, bTV reported.

Politics » Domestic | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 13:37

The Cabinet Allocated Another BGN 7.7 million for the Consequences of Disasters

The Cabinet has approved additional expenditures out of a total of more than BGN 7.

Politics » Domestic | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 12:30

Manufacturers Forecast a Rise in Price of Milk, Cheese and Butter

The price of dairy products in Bulgaria is rising and this trend will continue in the coming months.

Politics » Domestic | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 11:30

Rosen Plevneliev: 'My Role was to Point out the Problem with Macedonia'

''I am proud of being the Bulgarian politician who in 2012 had to change Bulgaria's approach to Macedonia from the romantic to a new, pragmatic phase in the relations, Rosen Plevneliev, President of Bulgarian in 2012-2017, told BTV’s morning show ''Good M

Politics » Domestic | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 11:18

Bulgarian Foreign Minister on Treaty with Macedonia: 'This is Really a Big Moment'

The Friendship, Cooperation and Neighborhood Treaty between Bulgaria and Macedonia was needed because there was tension for years.

Politics » Domestic | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 09:47

Society

Global Blindness Set to 'Triple by 2050'

The number of blind people across the world is set to triple within the next four decades, researchers suggest, reported BBC.

Society | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 09:25

Two Bulgarians Were Detained For Illegal Camping in Greece

Two Bulgarians were detained for illegal camping in Greece, the Foreign Affairs Ministry announced, quoted by bTV.

Society » Environment | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 15:16

NIMH: Sea Swell to Increase Around August 11

There will be a temporary increase in sea swell around August 11, Iskren Kuyumdzhiev from the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) announced, quoted by Focus News.

Society » Environment | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 14:24

Directorate General for Safety and Protection of the Population: Risk of Fires in the Next 24h Remains High

The fire near the village of Izvorishte in Burgas is limited, the press center of the Ministry of Interior reports.

Society » Environment | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 10:49

Red Code For Risk of Fires in the Country & Yellow Code For High Temperatures

The weather will be mostly sunny and hot today, with maximum temperatures of 33°-38°, in Sofia around 33°.

Society » Environment | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 10:27

The Extinguishing of the Fire Near Plovdiv Continues, the Fire in Burgas is Contained

The extinguishment of the fire that broke out yesterday morning in the feeding depots to the dairy farm near the village of Popovitsa and covered about 5 decares.

Society » Environment | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 10:19

Parts of Asia May Be Too Hot for People by 2100

Unless carbon emissions are curtailed, climate change may expose 1.

Society » Environment | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 10:03

One Gold and Three Bronze Medals for Bulgarian Team in a Prestigious Competition for Informatics in Tehran

One gold medal and three bronze medals won the Olympic team in Bulgaria in a prestigious competition in Tehran.

Society » Education | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 15:33

Remarkable Success for Bulgarian National Biology Team in UK

''Bulgarian national biology team has achieved the impossible.

Society » Education | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 11:28

Eminem will Produce a Hip-hop Comedy Movie

Rapper Eminem returns to the cinema as a producer of a new hip-hop comedy, the New Musical Express magazine reported.

Society » Culture | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 14:13

Bjork will Release a New Album "Very Soon"

The Icelandic musical phenomenon in music Bjork has said she will be ready "very soon" with her new album.

Society » Culture | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 13:06

Roman Ruins Discovered Under Site Earmarked For French Housing Estate

Ruins of an ancient Roman neighbourhood described as a "little Pompeii", have been discovered on a site intended for social housing in southern France.

Society » Archaeology | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 16:50

A Minivan Turned Sideways on the Struma Highway and Poured a Ton of Fish on the Road

The van, with a Romanian registration carrying nearly one ton of carp, crashed on the night of Thursday at the entrance of the Struma tunnel at Kocherinovo station.

Society » Incidents | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 12:39

Explosion in a School in Minneapolis

Explosion crashed private school in Minneapolis, AP reported.

Society » Incidents | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 12:19

An Airplane Killed 2 People on a Beach in Portugal

Two people died after a small plane landed on a beach near the Portuguese capital Lisbon, the news agencies reported.

Society » Incidents | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 11:21

Sports

The Legend of Athletics Usain Bolt Plans to Retire Undefeated

Legend of track and field athletics Usain Bolt admitted to the BBC that his decision to put an end to his career was caused by the accumulated physical problems over the years and not purely psychological.

Sports | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 11:59

Heavyweight Legend Wladimir Klitschko Retires From Boxing

Wladimir Klitschko has decided to retire from boxing, killing any hopes of a potential rematch with heavyweight king Anthony Joshua, according to Daily Mail.

Sports | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 11:43

Strong Ludogorets Out of the Champions League After an Incredible Drama

Ludogorets is out of the Champions League! This happened after an unbelievable drama in the third round of the tournament against Apoel (Beer Sheva), which the eagles won 3-1, but having lost 0-2 a week ago in Israel they left the race due to the goal the

Sports | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 10:38

Difficult Start for Grigor Dimitrov in Washington

Grigor Dimitrov started with the victory of the hard court tournament in Washington.

Sports | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 09:55

Crime

Tanzanian Citizen Convicted For Attempted Fraud in Burgas

Burgas Regional Court sentenced a Tanzanian citizen to 15 months in prison for attempted fraud in a local shop.

Crime | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 17:08

Turkish Police Bust 2 Bulgarian Women with 44 kg of Heroine

Two Bulgarian women aged 36 and 22 have been busted by the Turkish police at the Bulgarian-Turkish with a load of 44 kg of heroine hidden in a secret compartment on their vehicle, Turkey's private broadcaster CNN Turk has said, quoted by Standart News.

Crime | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 14:20

Bulgarian Suspect in Bill Gates Hacking Arrested in Zamboanga City

A Bulgarian man suspected of hacking the bank account of Microsoft founder Bill Gates in 2011 was arrested at the Zamboanga City port area on Wednesday afternoon after he failed to present travel documents, ABS-CBN reported.

Crime | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 09:22

World

Australia Charges Two Men in Sydney Over Plot to Blow up Plane

Two men have been charged with terrorism offences in Sydney for their alleged plot to blow up a passenger plane, according to the Independent.

World | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 16:11

Skype Crashed in Europe

Skype, the distributed by Microsoft application for video calling and business communications, has collapsed today across Europe.

World | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 15:23

Trump Wants to Fire the Commander of Troops in Afghanistan

US President Donald Trump, disappointed with the current situation in Afghanistan, has proposed to dismiss the US Army Commander in the region, Gen.

World | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 12:35

Washington Changes the Green Card Rules

There is going to be new US immigration plan to modify Green Card rules, President Donald Trump said, quoted by the media.

World | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 11:17

British Airways Canceled over 670 Flights due to a Crash in their System

More than 670 flights of the British airline British Airways have been canceled because of a crash in the system, the news agencies reported.

World | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 10:56

Russia Blasts US Sanctions as 'Economic War'

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev lashed new US sanctions as a "full-fledged economic war" on Moscow, saying they crushed hopes for repairing ties and demonstrated President Donald Trump's "total weakness ...

World | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 10:53

The Italian Parliament has Authorized a Naval Mission in Libyan Waters

The Italian Parliament has given permission to launch a naval mission in Libya's territorial waters to provide technical support to the Libyan coastguard in the fight against human traffickers, reports Mediapool.

World | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 10:33

Juncker says ‘Fought Hard’ to Prevent Grexit in 2015

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has said he “fought hard” in 2015 to prevent a Greek exit from the bloc’s common currency area out of fear it could unravel the euro, Ekathimerini writes.

World » EU | August 3, 2017, Thursday // 13:35
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