ARCHIVE - 11 August 2017

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Business

Deputy PM Valeri Simeonov: 'Almost All Signals to the Hotline For Violations in Tourism Are For Noisy Night Clubs'
New Police Protest, This Time not for Salaries
F1 Racing Track to be Build Near Burgas
Investments of over BGN 9.3 million in Fish Processing Plants
Angelkova and Tourists Came into Conflict About Coral Beach

Politics

Trump Thanked Putin for the Expulsion of American Diplomats
GERB to Inform Chief Prosecutor of 'Tsankov Kamak'
Project For a National Strategy in the Field of Culture - Ready by the Beginning of 2018
This Saturday Opens the Hunting Season for Birds
Kresna Gorge is Seismic, There Should not be a Tunnel on Struma Highway
CPC Fined Three Famous Cheese Companies for Distribution of Fake Products
The Interior Minister: We are Sending 1000 Police officers from Big Cities to Small Villages
100 Days Have Passed Since the Beginning of 'Borisov 3' Cabinet

Society

Bulgarian Imams Are Left Without Pay
Google Celebrates Birth of Hip Hop with Interactive Turntable
Burgas Gathers the Best Skaters on Two-day Festival
New Research: Two Planets That Orbit Around a Star Like Our Own Sun Could Support Life
Nudists on 'Dolphin Beach - Worried Due to the Cameras Mounted This Week From the New Tenant
The Baby Born on Board of Lufthansa Flight is Back to Bulgaria
North Korean Man Saved Himself from Kim Jong Un by Swimming
CNN Fired a Commentator for Making a Nazi Salute
The Repair of 'Orlov Most' in Sofia Starts Today
Another Code Orange For The Whole Country Today
Storms Uprooted Trees in Italy and Croatia
Bulgaria Urged to Curb Horse-Drawn Carriages
351 Candidate Students From Traditional Bulgarian Communities Choose Bulgaria to Continue Their Education
New Movie Theater Opens Doors in Kardzhali After 10-year Break
The Coen Brothers are Working on New Series for Netflix
The Fifth Edition of Night of the Theater is 'Double'
Former Hospital Director Admitted he did not Have Diploma
Dutch Police Arrested 2 Company directors Due To the Egg Scandal
West Nile Mosquito Fever Kills Two People in Greece
Bulgarian Citizen Has Died at Mount Han Tengri in Tianshan Mountain, Falling from 6200m
Refugee Rescue Boat Send to Help Far-Right Anti-Immigrant Ship Stranded in Mediterranean Sea
A Train on the London Underground Caught on Fire

Sports

Bulgarian High Jump Athelete Tihomir Ivanov Qualifies for the Finals in London
Bulgarian Mirela Demireva Improved Her Personal Achievement in the High Jump
Ivet Lalova was a Step Away from the Finals of the 200 Meters in London
The Adventure of Grigor Dimitrov in Montreal Ended Ingloriously

Crime

A US Student will go to Jail Because of Faked Voter Lists
Units to Counteract Phone Scams Were Set Up in Several Cities in Bulgaria
Two Bulgarians Detained on a Merchant Ship in Spain with 18 Tonnes of Hashish

World

Syrian People Traffickers Jailed in Germany
EC: Kosovo to Form a Government As Quickly as Possible
Islamic State Used eBay to Funnel Money into U.S
China Could Stay 'Neutral' if Pyongyang Launches Nuclear Strikes
The Czech Police Demanded the Immunity of the Likely Prime Minister
Smugglers Pushing Refugees to Their Deaths at Sea
Australia Will Join the Conflict if North Korea Attacks the US
Brexit Repeal Bill Will Remove UK Citizens' Right to Sue Government Over Policies
Russia Can Introduce Electric Cars in the Upcoming Decade

Business

Deputy PM Valeri Simeonov: 'Almost All Signals to the Hotline For Violations in Tourism Are For Noisy Night Clubs'

''Almost all signals that have come to the hotline for violations in tourism are for noisy night clubs.

Business | August 11, 2017, Friday // 15:42

New Police Protest, This Time not for Salaries

Policemen protest.

Business | August 11, 2017, Friday // 11:32

F1 Racing Track to be Build Near Burgas

F 1 racing track can be built near Bulgaria's southern coastal city of Burgas.

Business » Industry | August 11, 2017, Friday // 15:50

Investments of over BGN 9.3 million in Fish Processing Plants

Contracts have been signed for BGN 9.

Business » Industry | August 11, 2017, Friday // 12:40

Angelkova and Tourists Came into Conflict About Coral Beach

The Ministry of Tourism and personally minister Nikolina Angelkova, as well as the mayor of Tsarevo municipality, Georgi Lapchev, RIEW, RZI, MI and the district administration have inspected the wild beach Coral and have angered the holidaymakers, includi

Business » Tourism | August 11, 2017, Friday // 11:13

Politics

Trump Thanked Putin for the Expulsion of American Diplomats

US President Donald Trump thanked his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, for his decision to expel 755 US personnel from the US Embassy to Russia.

Politics | August 11, 2017, Friday // 10:48

GERB to Inform Chief Prosecutor of 'Tsankov Kamak'

Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (GERB) will send a report about the ''Tsankov Kamak'' project to the Chief Prosecutor, GERB MP Aleksandar Nenkov said at a briefing in Varna amid the repair works needed to fix defects in the hydropower dam.

Politics » Domestic | August 11, 2017, Friday // 17:14

Project For a National Strategy in the Field of Culture - Ready by the Beginning of 2018

''We hope that by the end of the year or the beginning of the next, we will be able to present an already comprehensive project for public debate on a national strategy and move on to its adoption.

Politics » Domestic | August 11, 2017, Friday // 13:57

This Saturday Opens the Hunting Season for Birds

This Saturday opens the hunting season of feathered animals, the Ministry of Agriculture reports.

Politics » Domestic | August 11, 2017, Friday // 12:46

Kresna Gorge is Seismic, There Should not be a Tunnel on Struma Highway

If until 2019 we do not start the construction of Struma Highway in the Kresna Gorge, there is a risk of losing European funding for the project and having to finish it with budget funds and that is irresponsible.

Politics » Domestic | August 11, 2017, Friday // 12:29

CPC Fined Three Famous Cheese Companies for Distribution of Fake Products

Three companies will be fined by the Commission for the Protection of Competition because they have sold "non-standard" cheese in which cow's milk has been mixed with non-animal fats.

Politics » Domestic | August 11, 2017, Friday // 11:20

The Interior Minister: We are Sending 1000 Police officers from Big Cities to Small Villages

1,000 people from the big cities will go to the small settlements.

Politics » Domestic | August 11, 2017, Friday // 10:37

100 Days Have Passed Since the Beginning of 'Borisov 3' Cabinet

Today, one hundred days have passed since the beginning of  ''Borisov 3'' Cabinet, and ministers' oath in the Parliament on May 4th.

Politics » Domestic | August 11, 2017, Friday // 09:41

Society

Bulgarian Imams Are Left Without Pay

Since March, funding for Bulgaria’s Islamic schools, previously provided by the Turkish Presidency of Religious Affairs, or Diyanet, has been blocked, forcing the Bulgarian Grand Mufti’s office to freeze the salaries of hundreds of imams, Grand Mufti spok

Society | August 11, 2017, Friday // 17:31

Google Celebrates Birth of Hip Hop with Interactive Turntable

On August 11, 1973, one of the most important genres in modern music was born.

Society | August 11, 2017, Friday // 14:18

Burgas Gathers the Best Skaters on Two-day Festival

This Saturday starts the third edition of Burgas Skate Open.

Society | August 11, 2017, Friday // 14:00

New Research: Two Planets That Orbit Around a Star Like Our Own Sun Could Support Life

Two planets that orbit around a star like our own sun could support life, according to new research, reported The Independent.

Society | August 11, 2017, Friday // 13:45

Nudists on 'Dolphin Beach - Worried Due to the Cameras Mounted This Week From the New Tenant

From this week nudists are worried about the cameras  mounted on the famous Dolphin Beach, reported bTV.

Society | August 11, 2017, Friday // 13:36

The Baby Born on Board of Lufthansa Flight is Back to Bulgaria

The Bulgarian baby Nikolai, who was born on board of Lufthansa Flight, arrived in Bulgaria.

Society | August 11, 2017, Friday // 13:35

North Korean Man Saved Himself from Kim Jong Un by Swimming

A citizen of North Korea escaped the regime in his native country by swimming.

Society | August 11, 2017, Friday // 12:56

CNN Fired a Commentator for Making a Nazi Salute

CNN TV fired commentator Jeffrey Lord for a Nazi greeting in his Twitter blog.

Society | August 11, 2017, Friday // 12:24

The Repair of 'Orlov Most' in Sofia Starts Today

The repair of 'Orlov Most' in Sofia starts today, bTV reported.

Society | August 11, 2017, Friday // 09:26

Another Code Orange For The Whole Country Today

Code orange warning is in place for the whole of Bulgaria on 11th of August over hot weather, according to the National Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH).

Society » Environment | August 11, 2017, Friday // 13:52

Storms Uprooted Trees in Italy and Croatia

Devastating storms uprooted trees in Italy and Croatia.

Society » Environment | August 11, 2017, Friday // 12:07

Bulgaria Urged to Curb Horse-Drawn Carriages

The German office of PETA said on Wednesday that animals are being “tortured” in Bulgaria in order to earn money from tourists, and demanded a ban, reported the Balkan Insight.

Society » Environment | August 11, 2017, Friday // 09:36

351 Candidate Students From Traditional Bulgarian Communities Choose Bulgaria to Continue Their Education

Out of the 455 candidates, 351 candidate students from the traditional Bulgarian communities in Ukraine, Serbia, Kosovo, Kazakhstan and other countries are choosing Bulgaria for  Bachelor's and Master's degree after the secondary education for the 2017/20

Society » Education | August 11, 2017, Friday // 11:20

New Movie Theater Opens Doors in Kardzhali After 10-year Break

New cinema opens doors in Kardzhali after more than 10 years of absence of such a cultural institution in the town of Arda, announced Regional Governor Nikolay Chanev.

Society » Culture | August 11, 2017, Friday // 12:43

The Coen Brothers are Working on New Series for Netflix

Oscar-winning brothers Joel and Ethan Cohen will make a transition from cinema to a small screen with a Western anthology for Netflix, Reuters reported.

Society » Culture | August 11, 2017, Friday // 12:10

The Fifth Edition of Night of the Theater is 'Double'

On the occasion of its fifth anniversary in Bulgaria, the European night theater initiative will have a double edition on 4 and 5 November.

Society » Culture | August 11, 2017, Friday // 11:58

Former Hospital Director Admitted he did not Have Diploma

The former director of the regional hospital in Dupnitsa Rosen Timchev signed an agreement with the prosecution and declared himself guilty that he falsified his diploma, announced from the Prosecution Office.

Society » Health | August 11, 2017, Friday // 15:00

Dutch Police Arrested 2 Company directors Due To the Egg Scandal

Dutch police on Thursday arrested two company directors suspected of playing a significant role in a sprawling international scandal involving fipronil contamination in eggs, reported Politico.

Society » Health | August 11, 2017, Friday // 10:07

West Nile Mosquito Fever Kills Two 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 11, 2017, Friday // 09:46

Bulgarian Citizen Has Died at Mount Han Tengri in Tianshan Mountain, Falling from 6200m

A Bulgarian citizen has died at Mount Han Tengri in Tianshan Mountain, on the border between China, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, bTV learned.

Society » Incidents | August 11, 2017, Friday // 14:58

Refugee Rescue Boat Send to Help Far-Right Anti-Immigrant Ship Stranded in Mediterranean Sea

Volunteers on a German refugee rescue ship say they have been deployed to help a far-right vessel that has reportedly become stuck in the Central Mediterranean, reported The Independent.

Society » Incidents | August 11, 2017, Friday // 14:03

A Train on the London Underground Caught on Fire

London Underground train was covered by flames on the Baker River line and filled with smoke, Sun said.

Society » Incidents | August 11, 2017, Friday // 13:06

Sports

Bulgarian High Jump Athelete Tihomir Ivanov Qualifies for the Finals in London

Bulgarian high jump athlete Tihomir Ivanov has qualified for the final of the World Championships in Athletics in London.

Sports | August 11, 2017, Friday // 16:20

Bulgarian Mirela Demireva Improved Her Personal Achievement in the High Jump

On the 7th day of the 2017 World Championships in Athletics, London, Bulgarian Mirela Demireva improved her personal achievement in the high jump for the season by 2 cm and with her 192 cm she found herself among the 12 finalists.

Sports | August 11, 2017, Friday // 11:51

Ivet Lalova was a Step Away from the Finals of the 200 Meters in London

Ivet Lalova-Collio was a step away from the 200-meter final at the World Athletics Championship in London.

Sports | August 11, 2017, Friday // 11:42

The Adventure of Grigor Dimitrov in Montreal Ended Ingloriously

Bulgaria's best tennis player Grigor Dimitrov ended ingloriously his participation in the tournament, "Rogers Cup" in Montreal, Canada.

Sports | August 11, 2017, Friday // 11:35

Crime

A US Student will go to Jail Because of Faked Voter Lists

A student at James Madison University is sentenced to 100 days in prison after he has been found guilty of having registered dead voters in favor of the Democratic Party during the presidential election in 2016, writes The Washington Examiner.

Crime | August 11, 2017, Friday // 12:51

Units to Counteract Phone Scams Were Set Up in Several Cities in Bulgaria

Units for counteracting telephone scammers will be established in the cities of Pleven, Rousse and Veliko Turnovo as part of the measures to fight domestic crimes, Bulgaria’s Minister of Interior said on 10th of August during a briefing on the "Public Ord

Crime | August 11, 2017, Friday // 10:31

Two Bulgarians Detained on a Merchant Ship in Spain with 18 Tonnes of Hashish

Spanish police seized 18 tons of hashish on a merchant ship traveling under the Comoros flag, bTV reported.

Crime | August 11, 2017, Friday // 09:48

World

Syrian People Traffickers Jailed in Germany

A German court has jailed two Syrian people traffickers over the deaths of 13 migrants in the Mediterranean in 2015, BBC reported.

World | August 11, 2017, Friday // 16:46

EC: Kosovo to Form a Government As Quickly as Possible

''Kosovo needs to form a government as quickly as possible'', European Commission spokeswoman Maya Kocsiancic urged.

World | August 11, 2017, Friday // 14:17

Islamic State Used eBay to Funnel Money into U.S

ISIS used bogus eBay deals to funnel money to an operative in the U.

World | August 11, 2017, Friday // 14:09

China Could Stay 'Neutral' if Pyongyang Launches Nuclear Strikes

China should remain neutral if North Korea launches an attack that threatens the United States, a Chinese state-run newspaper said on Friday, sounding a warning for Pyongyang over its plans to fire missiles near the US Pacific territory of Guam.

World | August 11, 2017, Friday // 11:56

The Czech Police Demanded the Immunity of the Likely Prime Minister

The Czech police have asked parliament to lift the immunity of former Finance Minister and leader of the "Discontented Citizens' Action 2011" (ANO) Andrei Babis in an investigation into suspicion of fraud with European subsidies, BTA reported, citing Asso

World | August 11, 2017, Friday // 11:51

Smugglers Pushing Refugees to Their Deaths at Sea

Smugglers were pushing migrants into the sea away from the mainland for fear of government boats, amid reinforced border controls, or to avoid encountering armed groups on shore in the war-torn country, the IOM said,  according to The Independent.

World | August 11, 2017, Friday // 11:28

Australia Will Join the Conflict if North Korea Attacks the US

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has declared Australia would invoke the ANZUS security treaty for only the second time in its history in response to any attack by North Korea against the United States, The Sydney Morning Herald writes.

World | August 11, 2017, Friday // 09:20

Brexit Repeal Bill Will Remove UK Citizens' Right to Sue Government Over Policies

British citizens will no longer be able to sue the Government for breaking the law after Brexit, under far-reaching new plans being drawn up in Whitehall, according to the Independent.

World » EU | August 11, 2017, Friday // 15:04

Russia Can Introduce Electric Cars in the Upcoming Decade

Russia's gradual transition to electric vehicles may take place over the next decade, Russian Transport Minister Maxim Sokolov told Russian TV.

World » Russia | August 11, 2017, Friday // 11:11
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