ARCHIVE - 10 August 2017

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Business

700,000 Eggs Linked to EU Scare Exported to Britain
Turkey Shuts Bosphorus Strait
Big Changes in Borisova Garden Are Expected
Average Wage in Bulgaria – Up by Nearly 10%
Electricity in the 1st Week of August Increased by 6% Compared to the Last Week of July
Repaired 10km Section of Asenovgrad-Plovdiv Road to be Ready Next Year
Passenger Numbers at Bulgaria's Varna, Burgas Airports rise in Jan-July
Total Revenues From Nights Spent in June 2017 with 14.9% More than in June 2016
Restaurant in Sozopol to Get Penalty for Empty Chair Charge
Wave of Anti-Tourism Protests Take Place in Some of Europe’s Most Popular Destinations

Politics

Alexei Navalny Published on YouTube New Revelations Against Putin's Circle of Friends
Interior Minister: Over EUR 57m of European Funds for Border Protection Absorbed
According to New Research, Bulgaria is the Laziest Nation in the EU
Illegal Import of 20 Tonnes of Pork was Stopped
Scorpion Invasion in Plovdiv
Number of Arrests for Illegal Migration in Bulgaria in the 1st Half of 2017 - 80% Lower Compared to the Same Period in 2016
BDZ Paid Part of its Debt to the State
Migrant Influx to Bulgaria has Decreased by 80%
The Crisis with the Lack of Cadres Already Affects Philology
Green Zone for Parking in Sofia is Expanding with 2 More Sectors in the Center
Scientists from the Bulgarian Academy of Science have Demanded the State be Responsible for Kaliakra
The Ministry of Interior has Again Welcomed the Idea of a Crime Map
Workers From 'Dunarit' Military Factory Protest Today on Dunabe Bridge

Society

An American Scientific Report Contradicts Trump's Climate Claims
An Orange Code For High Temperatures is Declared For the Whole Country
Bulgarian Artist was Honored in Paris
Dance Revolution from Africa at One Dance Week
Valuable Archarological Finds Were Discovered Near Troyan
West Nile Fever Killed 2 People in Greece
Branch Fell on a Baby Cart in Kardzhali
Bosphorus was Closed Because of Missing Boy
A Double-Decker Bus Has Crashed into a Shop in South London

Sports

Botev Plovdiv Grabs the Super Cup of Bulgaria After Penalties
Grigor Dimitrov Qualifies For the 3rd Round of the Masters Series in Montreal

Crime

Lithuanian Authorities Seized 600 kg of Cocaine Worth EUR 49 Million
A Trafficker Drowned 50 Migrants Near the Coast of Yemen on Purpose

World

Russian Citizen was Planning to Take Down US Military Aircraft
Transgender Troops Try to Stop Trump Ban
Qatar Removes Entry Visas for Citizens of 80 Countries, Including Bulgaria
Facebook Launches New Video Service
Greece Accused Financial Times of Defamation
Islamic State has Threatened Iran with more Terror Attacks in Tehran
South Korean Military is Ready to Act Against Every North Korean Provocation
Cases of Modern Slavery have Increased the Most in the EU
Jean-Claude Juncker in Expenses Row Over £24,450 Private Plane to Rome
Serbia Struggles to Process Refugees’ Asylum Claims
Serbia's President: 'I am Prepared For a Compromise Solution for Kosovo'
Turkey Seeks Arrest of 35 Media Workers Over Alleged Gulen Links
Greek Defense Minister Says Every Turkish Jet that Violates Greek Air Space Will be Intercepted

Business

700,000 Eggs Linked to EU Scare Exported to Britain

About 700,000 eggs from Dutch farms implicated in a contamination scare have been distributed to Britain and some supermarket products have been withdrawn, the Food Standards Agency has said, quoted by the Guardian.

Business | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 16:41

Turkey Shuts Bosphorus Strait

Turkish authorities have closed Istanbul's Bosphorus Strait on Thursday for rescuing a teenager who went missing one month ago, according to Xinhua News.

Business | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 14:35

Big Changes in Borisova Garden Are Expected

Building a sports center at Pioneer Station and moving the horse base are among the ideas for renovating Borisova Garden.

Business | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 14:18

Average Wage in Bulgaria – Up by Nearly 10%

According to the preliminary data of the National Statistical Institute (NSI) at the end of June 2017 the number of employees under labour contract increased by 63.

Business » Finance | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 12:53

Electricity in the 1st Week of August Increased by 6% Compared to the Last Week of July

The consumption of electricity in Sofia and Western Bulgaria in the first week of August increased by 6% compared to the last week of July, the electricity distribution company servicing this area said on 10th of August, reported the Bulgarian National Te

Business » Industry | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 16:43

Repaired 10km Section of Asenovgrad-Plovdiv Road to be Ready Next Year

''The reconstruction of the Asenovgrad-Plovdiv road is among the most valuable projects under Regions in Growth operational programme'', Regional Development Minister Nikolay Nankov told journalists after launching the repair of a 10km stretch of the road

Business » Industry | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 14:38

Passenger Numbers at Bulgaria's Varna, Burgas Airports rise in Jan-July

Combined passenger numbers at the Bulgarian coastal airports of Varna and Burgas rose 7.

Business » Tourism | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 17:34

Total Revenues From Nights Spent in June 2017 with 14.9% More than in June 2016

In June 2017, 2 771 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 Ins

Business » Tourism | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 15:13

Restaurant in Sozopol to Get Penalty for Empty Chair Charge

The Commission for Protection of Consumers (CPC) will impose a penalty on a restaurant in Sozopol which charged tourists for empty chairs, CPC’s chairman, Dimitar Margaritov, told Nova TV, quoted by his press office.

Business » Tourism | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 11:02

Wave of Anti-Tourism Protests Take Place in Some of Europe’s Most Popular Destinations

With the continent sweltering under a heatwave nicknamed Lucifer, tempers have been boiling over, too, as a wave of anti-tourism protests take place in some of Europe’s most popular destinations.

Business » Tourism | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 10:55

Politics

Alexei Navalny Published on YouTube New Revelations Against Putin's Circle of Friends

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny published on YouTube new revelations against people from President Vladimir Putin's close circle, according to Associated Press.

Politics | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 10:33

Interior Minister: Over EUR 57m of European Funds for Border Protection Absorbed

Until now, EUR 57,087,659 of the EUR 160 million of European support for border protection have been absorbed, assigned and paid out, Interior Minister Valentin Radev said at a briefing on the government’s programme for public order and security, Actualno

Politics » Defense | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 15:40

According to New Research, Bulgaria is the Laziest Nation in the EU

Bulgarians are the laziest nation in the EU according to British research, published by Daily Mail, cited by Dnevnik.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 15:08

Illegal Import of 20 Tonnes of Pork was Stopped

Illegal imports of over 20 tons of pork were interrupted by officials of the Directorate for Combating Organized Crime, Police and the Revenue Agency, the Ministry of Interior announced on Thursday.

Politics » Domestic | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 15:33

Scorpion Invasion in Plovdiv

The number of arthropods that sneak in the homes of the people of Plovdiv in the summer is increasing, Nova TV reports.

Politics » Domestic | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 14:52

Number of Arrests for Illegal Migration in Bulgaria in the 1st Half of 2017 - 80% Lower Compared to the Same Period in 2016

The number of arrests for illegal migration in Bulgaria in the first half of 2017 was 80 per cent lower than in the first six months of 2016, going by Interior Ministry figures, quoted by the Independent Balkan News Agency.

Politics » Domestic | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 14:30

BDZ Paid Part of its Debt to the State

Holding BDZ EAD extinguishes its liabilities to the state budget, amounting to BGN 42 million.

Politics » Domestic | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 11:35

Migrant Influx to Bulgaria has Decreased by 80%

Nearly 80% less migrants were seized by the Ministry of Interior in the first half of the year compared to the same period last year, according to statistics.

Politics » Domestic | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 11:27

The Crisis with the Lack of Cadres Already Affects Philology

Four more professional fields in universities become priorities - philology, history, philosophy and religion.

Politics » Domestic | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 11:21

Green Zone for Parking in Sofia is Expanding with 2 More Sectors in the Center

From October 1, the Green Zone for parking in Sofia is expanding with two more sectors in the center - ''Down Lozenets'' and ''Sredets'', reported bTV.

Politics » Domestic | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 11:18

Scientists from the Bulgarian Academy of Science have Demanded the State be Responsible for Kaliakra

Scientists from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, who have developed the integrated Natura 2000 management plan near Kaliakra, have demanded that the state and municipalities bear the responsibility for the case-by-case decisions, and not accuse them.

Politics » Domestic | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 11:02

The Ministry of Interior has Again Welcomed the Idea of a Crime Map

The Ministry of Interior will revamp old measures that have been held by governments for years to reduce crime.

Politics » Domestic | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 10:58

Workers From 'Dunarit' Military Factory Protest Today on Dunabe Bridge

Workers from  'Dunarit' military factory protest on Danube Bridge, reported bTV.

Politics » Domestic | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 09:02

Society

An American Scientific Report Contradicts Trump's Climate Claims

US scientists warn that the use of fossil fuels cause a sharp rise in heat, droughts and floods in the United States at a time when President Donald Trump advertises new oil pipelines and promises to revive troubled coal mines, according to Associated Pre

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

An Orange Code For High Temperatures is Declared For the Whole Country

he weather will again be sunny and hot today, with maximum temperatures of between 34° and 39°, in Sofia around 34°.

Society » Environment | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 10:18

Bulgarian Artist was Honored in Paris

 Valentin Donchevski - an artist from Stara Zagora was honored at a forum in Paris.

Society » Culture | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 13:38

Dance Revolution from Africa at One Dance Week

The spectacle “ Kalakuta Republic'' will conclude the festival for contemporary dance and peformance One Dance Week on 15th October at 19:30 at the Home of Culture Boris Hristov in Plovdiv.

Society » Culture | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 13:05

Valuable Archarological Finds Were Discovered Near Troyan

During archaeological work this summer at the ancient Roman fortress of Sostra near the Bulgarian town of Troyan, three residential buildings dating back to the lll-lV century and used by the Roman military were discovered, reported the Bulgarian National

Society » Archaeology | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 09:10

West Nile Fever Killed 2 People in Greece

The Greek Center for Disease Control and Prevention has registered 20 cases of West Nile fever in the country since the beginning of this year.

Society » Health | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 15:01

Branch Fell on a Baby Cart in Kardzhali

A four-month-old baby was admitted to an emergency room at the Kardzhali hospital after a tree branch fell on its stroller yesterday at one of the busy alleys of Prostor Parkl and injured its legs, Darik reported.

Society » Incidents | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 13:31

Bosphorus was Closed Because of Missing Boy

Bosphorus is closed to crafts, Hurriyet reported, quoted by Darik.

Society » Incidents | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 12:05

A Double-Decker Bus Has Crashed into a Shop in South London

A double-decker bus has crashed into a shop in south London, leaving two women trapped on the top deck, BBC reported.

Society » Incidents | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 11:11

Sports

Botev Plovdiv Grabs the Super Cup of Bulgaria After Penalties

Botev (Plovdiv) grabbed the Supercup of Bulgaria.

Sports | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 11:42

Grigor Dimitrov Qualifies For the 3rd Round of the Masters Series in Montreal

Grigor Dimitrov qualified for the third round of the Masters Series in Montreal after winning agaist Misha Zverev (Germany) with 6: 3, 3: 6, 6: 3  but eighth-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga lost 6-1 3-6 6-4 to Sam Querrey while ninth seed David Goffin whent dow

Sports | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 09:14

Crime

Lithuanian Authorities Seized 600 kg of Cocaine Worth EUR 49 Million

Lithuania's customs office said it had seized 600 kilograms of cocaine from Ecuador, France press reported.

Crime | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 13:26

A Trafficker Drowned 50 Migrants Near the Coast of Yemen on Purpose

Around 50 Somali and Ethiopian youths were 'purposefully drowned' by a trafficker who passed over 120 passengers in the sea near Yemen, reports Reuters.

Crime | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 12:50

World

Russian Citizen was Planning to Take Down US Military Aircraft

A Russian citizen was planning to attack and take down US military aircraft.

World | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 14:06

Transgender Troops Try to Stop Trump Ban

Five transgender people in the US military have launched a legal bid to block a ban announced by President Trump on Twitter last month.

World | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 14:01

Qatar Removes Entry Visas for Citizens of 80 Countries, Including Bulgaria

Qatar announced today that it will remove the entry visas for citizens of 80 countries, including Bulgaria, to boost tourism and air transport.

World | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 12:30

Facebook Launches New Video Service

On Wednesday, Facebook made its biggest move so far in an attempt to compete on the TV market by expanding its video offers with programs ranging from professional female basketball to a safari show and a program for parents, Reuters reported.

World | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 12:22

Greece Accused Financial Times of Defamation

Greece's foreign ministry accused the British newspaper Financial Times of defaming and lying and accused it of "violating journalistic ethics" for an article about Minister Nicos Kodias.

World | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 11:50

Islamic State has Threatened Iran with more Terror Attacks in Tehran

Sunni Jihadist group Islamic State  threatened Shia Iran with new terrorist attacks in the capital Tehran, Reuters reported.

World | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 10:39

South Korean Military is Ready to Act Against Every North Korean Provocation

South Korea's military said on Thursday North Korea's recent statements regarding striking the U.

World | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 08:56

Cases of Modern Slavery have Increased the Most in the EU

North Korea remains at the top of the index of countries where slavery is worst.

World » EU | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 10:53

Jean-Claude Juncker in Expenses Row Over £24,450 Private Plane to Rome

The European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and his team racked up a bill of £24,450 by chartering a private plane for a one-night visit to Rome, campaigners have revealed.

World » EU | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 09:21

Serbia Struggles to Process Refugees’ Asylum Claims

Serbia has granted only two asylum requests out of more than 150 applications submitted in 2017, and the National Office for Asylum is backed up with hundreds more cases, mostly due to lack of staff, reported Balkan Insight.

World » Southeast Europe | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 17:48

Serbia's President: 'I am Prepared For a Compromise Solution for Kosovo'

Serbia’s president vowed to start a nationwide debate next month on unresolved relations with Kosovo and Albania, saying a “compromise” would fix most of his country’s political problems for a century and open the way to European Union membership, accordi

World » Southeast Europe | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 17:22

Turkey Seeks Arrest of 35 Media Workers Over Alleged Gulen Links

Turkish authorities on Thursday issued detention warrants for 35 people, including nine journalists, on suspicion of links to last July's attempted military coup, the state-run Anadolu news agency said.

World » Southeast Europe | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 12:58

Greek Defense Minister Says Every Turkish Jet that Violates Greek Air Space Will be Intercepted

Greek Defense Minister Panos Kammenos on Wednesday sounded a note of defiance during visits to two Hellenic Air Force bases, on Skyros and in Thessaloniki, following a spike in Turkish violations of Greek air space over the Aegean, Ekathimerini reports.

World » Southeast Europe | August 10, 2017, Thursday // 09:04
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