ARCHIVE - 15 September 2017

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Business

Facebook is Testing a New Option For Snoozing Annoying Friends
Inflation in Bulgaria Reaches 1.1% Since the Beginning of the Year
Bulgarian Tourist Information Center has Started Work in Shanghai

Politics

The Ambassador of Cuba Discusses the Purchase of Ships with Minister of Economy
Russia's General Prosecutor will Visit his Counterpart Tsatsarov in Bulgaria
MFA: No Information For Injured Bulgarian Citizens as a Result of the Terrorist Attack in London
South Korea Responded to the DPRK and Fired Two Missiles
Netherlands is also Against Bulgaria Entering Schengen
The German Interior Minister is Skeptical About Bulgaria's Accession to Schengen
Mariya Gabriel has Sworn as an European Commissioner at the European Court of Justice
Mayor of Panagyurishte Announces State of Emergency in Sredna Gora Due to Lack of Water

Society

Former Google Employees are Suing the Company for Discrimination
The Municipal Museums and the Sofia Zoo will work for free on Sofia Day
School Year in Bulgaria Begins
Oil Spill Approaches the Shores of Athens
Typhoon Doksuri Hit Vietnam
NIMH: It Will be Sunny Today, Hot in the Afternoon
Bulgaria's Investments in Education: the Lowest in Europe
Inspections on School Buses
Nearly Half of the Teachers are Over the Age of 55
Hungary, Romania, Greece, Bulgaria to Complain to OSCE About Ukrainian Education Law
Plovdiv Will Host 'Modern Bulgarian Photography' Exhibition
Within Days it will be Clear if there are More Bulgarian Eggs Containing Fipronil
Eggs Containg Fipronil Found in Bulgaria

Sports

Barcelona President: Messi Already Signed a New Contract
Bulgaria has Climbed 14 Places and is Among the Top 40 in the FIFA Rankings
Ludogorets took a Point in Turkey from Istanbul Basaksehir

World

Donald Trump Blames London Train Explosion on 'Loser Terrorists'
Vatican Recalls Washington Diplomat Amid Child Pornography Investigation
ISIS has Financial Troubles Along with Increasing Pressure from the West
London Underground Blast is Terror Incident (UPDATED)
North Korea Fires Another Missile Over Japan, Deepening Regional Tension
Trump Signed a Resolution Condemning White Supremacists
Russia: Syrian Government Controls 85% of the Country
Americans are Warned of Terrorist Threats All Over the World
Russian Programmer Evgeni Kaspersky will Give Testimony to the US Congress
Another Assault by a Radicalized Person in Paris
Israel Calls on its Citizens Not to Travel to Europe
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson Calls on 'All Nations to Take New Measures' Against North Korea
Russian Airstrikes on Deir Ezzor Leaves 100 Civilian Casualties
Extend Border Controls to Counter Terror Threat, Say France and Germany
Improvised Bomb Explodes on Packed London Commuter Train Injuring 22
EU Bringing Communities in Kosovo Together in Support of Cultural Heritage Protection
'Explosion' Reported on London Tube Train
Countries Call on Brussels to Prolong Border Controls in Schengen Area
Turkey, Iran, Russia agree on Borders of Syria de-Escalation Zones

Business

Facebook is Testing a New Option For Snoozing Annoying Friends

Facebook appears to be adding a new option that lets you temporarily “snooze” a friend’s posts from appearing in your news feed.

Business | September 15, 2017, Friday // 16:55

Inflation in Bulgaria Reaches 1.1% Since the Beginning of the Year

The consumer price index in August 2017 compared to July 2017 was 100.

Business » Finance | September 15, 2017, Friday // 11:55

Bulgarian Tourist Information Center has Started Work in Shanghai

In the financial capital of China - Shanghai, the first Bulgarian tourist info center was opened to promote the opportunities for vacation in Bulgaria, the Ministry of Tourism announced on Friday.

Business » Tourism | September 15, 2017, Friday // 13:09

Politics

The Ambassador of Cuba Discusses the Purchase of Ships with Minister of Economy

I believe that Bulgaria and Cuba have a number of ways of mutually beneficial cooperation in many areas, in line with Bulgaria's membership of the European Union and the membership of Cuba in the Latin American Integration Association, Emil Karanikov, Min

Politics | September 15, 2017, Friday // 14:43

Russia's General Prosecutor will Visit his Counterpart Tsatsarov in Bulgaria

Russia's General Prosecutor Yuri Chaika will visit his Bulgarian counterpart, Sotir Tsatsarov, next week, Dnevnik reports.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 15, 2017, Friday // 15:48

MFA: No Information For Injured Bulgarian Citizens as a Result of the Terrorist Attack in London

 Embassy in London has asked local authorities for injured Bulgarian citizens in the ''Parsons Green'' incident in the British capital this morning, the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said, quoted by BGNES.

Politics » Defense | September 15, 2017, Friday // 15:28

South Korea Responded to the DPRK and Fired Two Missiles

Today's North Korea ballistic missile test has prompted a quick response from South Korea.

Politics » Defense | September 15, 2017, Friday // 14:04

Netherlands is also Against Bulgaria Entering Schengen

Netherlands opposes the accession of Romania and Bulgaria to Schengen, despite the words of Juncker, announced Romania Libera.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 15, 2017, Friday // 12:46

The German Interior Minister is Skeptical About Bulgaria's Accession to Schengen

Germany's Federal Minister for the Interior, Thomas de Maiziere sees no chance of a quick accession of countries such as Bulgaria and Romania, to the Schengen area, the daily newspaper Die Berliner Zeitung reports.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 15, 2017, Friday // 11:47

Mariya Gabriel has Sworn as an European Commissioner at the European Court of Justice

European Commissioner for Digital Economy and Society Maria Gabriel made a solemn oath at the EU Court in Luxembourg.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 15, 2017, Friday // 11:27

Mayor of Panagyurishte Announces State of Emergency in Sredna Gora Due to Lack of Water

Mayor of Panagyurishte Nichola Belishki announced a state of emergency in the municipality of Sredna Gora.

Politics » Domestic | September 15, 2017, Friday // 15:39

Society

Former Google Employees are Suing the Company for Discrimination

Three former Google employees have filed a lawsuit against the Internet company with a charge of discrimination, BBC reports.

Society | September 15, 2017, Friday // 14:17

The Municipal Museums and the Sofia Zoo will work for free on Sofia Day

Traditionally, on the occasion of the Day of Sofia - 17 September, visitors will be able to use the Vrana Park Museum, the Zoo, the Regional Museum of History in Sofia, the archaeological level of the St.

Society | September 15, 2017, Friday // 13:24

School Year in Bulgaria Begins

September 5 is the day when the school year is traditionally opened in the Bulgarian schools.

Society | September 15, 2017, Friday // 09:43

Oil Spill Approaches the Shores of Athens

Greek authorities have urged local residents and tourists to avoid visiting some of the most popular beaches around the capital Athens because of an oil spill from a sunken tanker approaching the coast, Macedonian electronic edition "Standard" said, quote

Society » Environment | September 15, 2017, Friday // 14:40

Typhoon Doksuri Hit Vietnam

Typhoon Doksuri hit central Vietnam with winds at a speed of 135 kilometers per hour, the Associated Press reported.

Society » Environment | September 15, 2017, Friday // 13:06

NIMH: It Will be Sunny Today, Hot in the Afternoon

Atmospheric pressure will be a little lower than the average for September, and will remain unchanged during the day.

Society » Environment | September 15, 2017, Friday // 11:06

Bulgaria's Investments in Education: the Lowest in Europe

According to Eurostat statistics Denmark invests the most in it's education.

Society » Education | September 15, 2017, Friday // 14:23

Inspections on School Buses

Due to the beginning of the school year, Automobile Administration "EAD" started inspections of the school buses.

Society » Education | September 15, 2017, Friday // 14:12

Nearly Half of the Teachers are Over the Age of 55

Nearly half of the I to XII grade teachers are aged over 55, which means they are retiring in the coming years.

Society » Education | September 15, 2017, Friday // 11:19

Hungary, Romania, Greece, Bulgaria to Complain to OSCE About Ukrainian Education Law

The foreign affairs ministers of Bulgaria, Hungary, Greece and Romania have written to the Ukrainian foreign minister expressing their concern over the new law regarding education, Interfax (Ukraine) reported.

Society » Education | September 15, 2017, Friday // 10:21

Plovdiv Will Host 'Modern Bulgarian Photography' Exhibition

 "Modern Bulgarian Photography" exhibition will be opened at State Art Gallery in Plovdiv The exhibition "Modern Bulgarian Photography" shows 43 photos of the best Bulgarian photographers.

Society » Culture | September 15, 2017, Friday // 13:37

Within Days it will be Clear if there are More Bulgarian Eggs Containing Fipronil

Within days it will be clear if there are more Bulgarian eggs with fipronil.

Society » Health | September 15, 2017, Friday // 17:14

Eggs Containg Fipronil Found in Bulgaria

Eggs containg fipronil have been found in a packaging facility where eggs are delivered from three Bulgarian poultry farms, Bulgarian Food Safety Agency said on 14th of September.

Society » Health | September 15, 2017, Friday // 09:29

Sports

Barcelona President: Messi Already Signed a New Contract

Barcelona president Jose Maria Barthomeu revealed that the superstar of the team, Lionel Messi, has already extended his contract with the club, Bgnes reports.

Sports | September 15, 2017, Friday // 14:14

Bulgaria has Climbed 14 Places and is Among the Top 40 in the FIFA Rankings

Bulgaria's national football team has climbed 14 places in FIFA's monthly ranking and is now 38th, according to BGNews.

Sports | September 15, 2017, Friday // 12:11

Ludogorets took a Point in Turkey from Istanbul Basaksehir

Ludogorets ended 0-0 in a visit to Istanbul Basaksehir in the first game in group C of the Europa League tournament.

Sports | September 15, 2017, Friday // 11:37

World

Donald Trump Blames London Train Explosion on 'Loser Terrorists'

Donald Trump on Friday used the explosion on a London tube train, which he blamed on “loser terrorists”, to promote his travel ban and a “proactive and nasty” policy against Islamic State, reported the Guardian.

World | September 15, 2017, Friday // 17:23

Vatican Recalls Washington Diplomat Amid Child Pornography Investigation

The Vatican on Friday said it has recalled one of its diplomats from Washington after the U.

World | September 15, 2017, Friday // 16:34

ISIS has Financial Troubles Along with Increasing Pressure from the West

The revenues of the Islamic State terrorist group have fallen five times in two years, according to the Italian newspaper La Stampa, quoted by BGNES.

World | September 15, 2017, Friday // 14:08

London Underground Blast is Terror Incident (UPDATED)

An explosion on a Tube train in south-west London is being treated as terrorism, Scotland Yard has said, quoted by BBC.

World | September 15, 2017, Friday // 13:45

North Korea Fires Another Missile Over Japan, Deepening Regional Tension

North Korea fired a missile that flew over Japan’s northern Hokkaido far out into the Pacific Ocean on Friday, South Korean and Japanese officials said, deepening tension after Pyongyang’s recent test of its most powerful nuclear bomb, reported Reuters.

World | September 15, 2017, Friday // 13:32

Trump Signed a Resolution Condemning White Supremacists

US President Donald Trump signed a resolution condemning supporters of the theory that the white race is more evolved than the rest, reports CNN.

World | September 15, 2017, Friday // 13:17

Russia: Syrian Government Controls 85% of the Country

Russian soldiers have announced that the Syrian army has liberated about 85% of the territory of the war-torn country from extremists, CNN reported.

World | September 15, 2017, Friday // 12:57

Americans are Warned of Terrorist Threats All Over the World

The US State Department has warned its compatriots of a terrorist threat around the world and urged them to be vigilant.

World | September 15, 2017, Friday // 12:34

Russian Programmer Evgeni Kaspersky will Give Testimony to the US Congress

Russian programmer Evgeni Kaspersky, who is a leading global information security specialist, will have to give testimony to US congressmen in the coming days to answer questions about the security of the company's "Kaspersky Lab" anti-virus program, repo

World | September 15, 2017, Friday // 11:33

Another Assault by a Radicalized Person in Paris

In the French capital of Paris, an attack on a soldier was again carried out, the France press reported.

World | September 15, 2017, Friday // 11:13

Israel Calls on its Citizens Not to Travel to Europe

Israeli travellers must avoid travelling to Turkey, the Israeli Counter-Terrorism Bureau announced yesterday, calling on Israelis who are currently in Turkey to “leave immediately.

World | September 15, 2017, Friday // 10:22

Russian Airstrikes on Deir Ezzor Leaves 100 Civilian Casualties

The Islamic State media reported, on Thursday, that 100 civilians were either killed or wounded in air strikes carried out by Russian warplanes, in the eastern countryside of Deir Ezzor, Iraqi News reports.

World | September 15, 2017, Friday // 09:25

Extend Border Controls to Counter Terror Threat, Say France and Germany

France and Germany have called for the right to reintroduce border controls within the passport-free Schengen zone for as long as four years in the face of the continuing threat of terrorism.

World » EU | September 15, 2017, Friday // 16:51

Improvised Bomb Explodes on Packed London Commuter Train Injuring 22

A home-made bomb exploded on a packed rush-hour commuter train in London injuring 22 people on Friday, police said, in what was being treated as the fifth terrorism attack in Britain this year.

World » EU | September 15, 2017, Friday // 15:44

EU Bringing Communities in Kosovo Together in Support of Cultural Heritage Protection

The European Union adopted a programme worth €2 million to support confidence building among the ethnic communities in Kosovo through cultural heritage protection.

World » EU | September 15, 2017, Friday // 15:19

'Explosion' Reported on London Tube Train

Police are investigating an "incident" on a District Line underground train at Parsons Green, south-west London, reported BBC.

World » EU | September 15, 2017, Friday // 11:10

Countries Call on Brussels to Prolong Border Controls in Schengen Area

Austria, France, Germany, Denmark and Norway have called on Brussels to extend the length of time members of the passport-free Schengen area can reintroduce border controls from two to four years.

World » EU | September 15, 2017, Friday // 11:08

Turkey, Iran, Russia agree on Borders of Syria de-Escalation Zones

Turkey, Russia and Iran have agreed Friday on the borders of the de-escalation zones, including the main opposition-held region of Idlib, at the Syria peace talks in Kazakh capital Astana, reported Daily Sabah.

World » Southeast Europe | September 15, 2017, Friday // 14:24
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