ARCHIVE - 28 September 2017

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Business

How the Cloud is Revolutionizing Healthcare
Toyota to Form Electric Car Technology Venture with Mazda
Revenue Agency Collected over 3 mln BGN of Arreas from Traders in Liquid Fuels
RyanAir Canceled Additional 18,000 Flights Between November this Year and March 2018
Bulgaria is Going to Attract Chinese Tourists with a Direct Flight and Visa Facilitation
Ryanair Threatened with Legal Action by UK Regulator

Politics

Japan Headed for Early Elections due to Tensions with North Korea
Trump Offers "Biggest Tax Cuts in History"
Saudi Arabia Appointed a Woman as a Spokesperson for their Embassy in the United States
Putin will Go on an Official Visit to Ankara
Bulgarian Vice President Calls for Increase of Chinese investments & tourists
International Conference on the Association of Honorary Consuls in Support of the Bulgarian EU Presidency
EC Urges Council of EU to Accept Bulgaria, Romania in Schengen
Bulgarian President: 'The Most Important Criterion For the State of the Whole Country is the Situation in Small Towns and Villages
Minister of Cultute: 'The Repair of the National Palace of Culture Will be Completed in Time'
Deputy PM Tomislav Donchev: ' There Will Be Changes in the State Administration'
Council of Ministers Proposes Sanctions for Breach of the EU Roaming Regulation

Society

Sofia has Two New Pedestrian Zones
Sofia Residents will Wait Less at City Transport Stops
Half of Migrants who Arrived in the EU Must Return
Heavy Rainfall in China - There are Casualties, Thousands have Been Evacuated
Key Meeting for Bedechka Park will Take Place in Stara Zagora
Cloudy with a Chance of Fish
NIMH: It will Remain Mostly Cloudy, Light Rain Only in Some Places
Playboy Magazine Founder Hugh Hefner Dies Aged 91
British Woman was Killed by Wolves Along the Border of Greece with Bulgaria

Sports

Captain of Bulgaria National Football Team Injured in Champions League Match Against Liverpool

Crime

Armed Robbery of a Collection Center in Sofia

World

South Korea Expects More Provocative Acts by North Korea in mid-October
There was Life on Earth 3,95 Billion Years Ago
US Air Force Made Strikes to Civilians in Afghanistan by Mistake
Facebook Removed Tens of Thousands of Fake Profiles Before the German Election
Japan Parliament Dissolved, Snap Election Expected on October 22
EU to Resettle 50,000 Refugees From North Africa
Catalonia Рeferendum: Police Block Store For Ballot Boxes
The Mayor of Barcelona Urged the EU to get Involved in the Crisis with Catalonia
Suspected Spanish Isis Recruiter Arrested in Belgium
Turkish Government Introduces Sharp Tax Rises
As ‘gate of Europe,’ Greece is Also an ISIS Target
Russia will Build a Fence Along the Border of the Crimea with Ukraine
Putin Announced that Russia has Destroyed its Last Stockpiles of Chemical Weapons

Business

How the Cloud is Revolutionizing Healthcare

The healthcare sector relies on accurate data in most of its operations.

Business | September 28, 2017, Thursday // 15:44

Toyota to Form Electric Car Technology Venture with Mazda

Toyota Motor Corp  is establishing a new venture to develop electric vehicle technology with partner Mazda Motor Corp , seeking to catch up with rivals in an increasingly frenetic race to produce more battery-powered cars, Reuters reported.

Business | September 28, 2017, Thursday // 10:13

Revenue Agency Collected over 3 mln BGN of Arreas from Traders in Liquid Fuels

National Revenue Agency (NRA) collected more than BGN 3 million of outstanding debts after it introduced permanent monitoring on the liabilities of traders in liquid fuels and owners of licensed excise warehouses.

Business » Finance | September 28, 2017, Thursday // 09:15

RyanAir Canceled Additional 18,000 Flights Between November this Year and March 2018

Ryanair low-cost airline announced that it canceled another 18,000 flights between November this year and March next year.

Business » Industry | September 28, 2017, Thursday // 11:07

Bulgaria is Going to Attract Chinese Tourists with a Direct Flight and Visa Facilitation

Direct flight and visa facilitation are important for boosting cooperation between Bulgaria and China in the field of tourism.

Business » Tourism | September 28, 2017, Thursday // 12:32

Ryanair Threatened with Legal Action by UK Regulator

Ryanair has been threatened with legal action for "persistently misleading" passengers about their rights following thousands of flight cancellations, BBC writes.

Business » Tourism | September 28, 2017, Thursday // 09:57

Politics

Japan Headed for Early Elections due to Tensions with North Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe kept his promise and dismissed the lower house of parliament on Thursday.

Politics | September 28, 2017, Thursday // 11:26

Trump Offers "Biggest Tax Cuts in History"

US President Donald Trump presented a tax reform in Indianapolis on Thursday, which he says includes "the biggest tax cut in the history of the country," the news agencies reported.

Politics | September 28, 2017, Thursday // 10:36

Saudi Arabia Appointed a Woman as a Spokesperson for their Embassy in the United States

Saudi Arabia has appointed the first female spokeswoman in their history at the embassy in Washington.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 28, 2017, Thursday // 11:48

Putin will Go on an Official Visit to Ankara

Russian President Vladimir Putin is going on a working visit to Ankara on Thursday, where he will meet with Turkish counterpart Recep Erdogan, said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, quoted by TASS.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 28, 2017, Thursday // 10:19

Bulgarian Vice President Calls for Increase of Chinese investments & tourists

Bulgaria's Vice-President Iliyana Yotova on Wednesday called for increase of Chinese investments and tourists in Bulgaria, and greater presence of strategic partners from China in key infrastructure projects and transport corridors in her country.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 28, 2017, Thursday // 09:49

International Conference on the Association of Honorary Consuls in Support of the Bulgarian EU Presidency

‘’We are ready – on the eve of the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union’’ – for and open dialogue, the Minister in charge of the Bulgarian EU 2018 Presidency Lilyana Pavlova has told an international conference of the Association of t

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 28, 2017, Thursday // 14:49

EC Urges Council of EU to Accept Bulgaria, Romania in Schengen

The European Commission said on Wednesday it is “high time” that Bulgaria and Romania become full members of the Schengen area and urged the Council of the EU to take the necessary actions in this regard, SeeNews reported.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 28, 2017, Thursday // 09:51

Bulgarian President: 'The Most Important Criterion For the State of the Whole Country is the Situation in Small Towns and Villages

‘’No matter what institutions and laws are created at the high levels of the state, the mayors and local governments of small towns and villages are those who work directly with the people.

Politics » Domestic | September 28, 2017, Thursday // 16:33

Minister of Cultute: 'The Repair of the National Palace of Culture Will be Completed in Time'

"The repair of the National Palace of Culture will be completed in time," said Minister of Culture Boil Banov.

Politics » Domestic | September 28, 2017, Thursday // 10:22

Deputy PM Tomislav Donchev: ' There Will Be Changes in the State Administration'

There will be changes in the state administration, "Deputy Prime Minister Tomislav Donchev told Nova TV, quoted by BGNES.

Politics » Domestic | September 28, 2017, Thursday // 10:00

Council of Ministers Proposes Sanctions for Breach of the EU Roaming Regulation

The Bulgarian Council of Ministers approved amendments to the Law on Electronic Communications, which introduce sanctions for mobile operators in case of violation of the Roaming Regulation, the Council of Ministers' press office announced on 27th of Sept

Politics » Domestic | September 28, 2017, Thursday // 09:25

Society

Sofia has Two New Pedestrian Zones

Sofia has two new pedestrian zones - the section of Vitosha Boulevard in front of the Courthouse, from Alabin Street to the traffic lights on Stamboliyski Blvd.

Society | September 28, 2017, Thursday // 14:53

Sofia Residents will Wait Less at City Transport Stops

Soon, Sofia residents will probably stop waiting trams, buses and trolleys for a long time.

Society | September 28, 2017, Thursday // 13:04

Half of Migrants who Arrived in the EU Must Return

There were one million migrants in the EU last year, half of whom do not meet the requirements to stay and should be returned to where they came from.

Society | September 28, 2017, Thursday // 10:29

Heavy Rainfall in China - There are Casualties, Thousands have Been Evacuated

At least five people were killed by torrential rains in Ankang, Northwest China.

Society » Environment | September 28, 2017, Thursday // 12:52

Key Meeting for Bedechka Park will Take Place in Stara Zagora

A key meeting of the municipal council in Stara Zagora about the fate of Bedechka Park will be held today.

Society » Environment | September 28, 2017, Thursday // 11:31

Cloudy with a Chance of Fish

Thunderstorms with fish in the Tamaulipas region in northeastern Mexico, TASS reported, citing the Civic Defense Administration in the region.

Society » Environment | September 28, 2017, Thursday // 11:18

NIMH: It will Remain Mostly Cloudy, Light Rain Only in Some Places

Today will remain mostly cloudy with light rain in some places.

Society » Environment | September 28, 2017, Thursday // 10:19

Playboy Magazine Founder Hugh Hefner Dies Aged 91

Hugh Hefner, American founder of the international adult magazine Playboy, has died at the age of 91.

Society » Obituaries | September 28, 2017, Thursday // 09:54

British Woman was Killed by Wolves Along the Border of Greece with Bulgaria

A British tourist has died torn by wolves in Greece, Macedonian site Factor reported.

Society » Incidents | September 28, 2017, Thursday // 11:12

Sports

Captain of Bulgaria National Football Team Injured in Champions League Match Against Liverpool

Bulgarian national team captain Ivelin Popov suffered an injury during the match between Spartak (Moscow) and Liverpool in the Champions League, which ended 1:1.

Sports | September 28, 2017, Thursday // 11:41

Crime

Armed Robbery of a Collection Center in Sofia

Three masked and armed men attacked and robbed a collection center in Sofia's Ovcha Kupel 2 quarter on Wednesday night, the SDRD confirmed.

Crime | September 28, 2017, Thursday // 10:43

World

South Korea Expects More Provocative Acts by North Korea in mid-October

South Korea expects more provocative acts by North Korea next month, to coincide with the anniversary of the founding of the North Korean communist party and China’s all-important Communist Party Congress, according to Reuters.

World | September 28, 2017, Thursday // 17:16

There was Life on Earth 3,95 Billion Years Ago

A primitive form of life existed on Earth 3,95 billion years ago when our planet was subjected to intense bombing of comets and asteroids, according to the results of a study quoted by France press.

World | September 28, 2017, Thursday // 12:40

US Air Force Made Strikes to Civilians in Afghanistan by Mistake

The Pentagon admitted that in clashes with militants in Afghanistan, US aviation accidentally hurt civilians.

World | September 28, 2017, Thursday // 12:06

Facebook Removed Tens of Thousands of Fake Profiles Before the German Election

Social network Facebook has erased tens of thousands of fake profiles few weeks before Sunday's parliamentary elections in Germany, said Richard Allen, spokeswoman for the company.

World | September 28, 2017, Thursday // 10:52

Japan Parliament Dissolved, Snap Election Expected on October 22

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday called a snap election, as fresh opinion polls showed a fledgling conservative party led by popular Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike was gaining momentum ahead of the expected Oct.

World | September 28, 2017, Thursday // 10:06

EU to Resettle 50,000 Refugees From North Africa

Тhe European Union is planning to resettle 50,000 refugees directly from war-torn countries into Europe in its latest bid to stabilise migration to the bloc, it announced on Wednesday.

World » EU | September 28, 2017, Thursday // 16:56

Catalonia Рeferendum: Police Block Store For Ballot Boxes

Barcelona police have sealed off a warehouse said to be stocking ballot boxes, as Spain seeks to obstruct a Catalan independence referendum, reported BBC.

World » EU | September 28, 2017, Thursday // 14:47

The Mayor of Barcelona Urged the EU to get Involved in the Crisis with Catalonia

Barcelona's Mayor Ada Colau called on the European Union to intervene in the conflict between the Autonomous Region of Catalonia and the central government in Madrid, reports Bgnes.

World » EU | September 28, 2017, Thursday // 12:55

Suspected Spanish Isis Recruiter Arrested in Belgium

Belgian police arrested a Spanish man suspected of recruiting for the Islamic State group and planning attacks in Belgium, in a raid near Brussels airport on Wednesday, officials said, The Local writes.

World » EU | September 28, 2017, Thursday // 09:22

Turkish Government Introduces Sharp Tax Rises

The government has introduced significant rises in a number of taxes, including a 40 percent rise in personal cars, in line with the new medium-term economic program unveiled on Sept.

World » Southeast Europe | September 28, 2017, Thursday // 09:19

As ‘gate of Europe,’ Greece is Also an ISIS Target

Europe needs to prepare for more attacks by Islamic fundamentalists and new types of attacks, warns the chair of the London-based International Institute for Strategic Studies, Francois Heisbourg, who is visiting Athens at the invitation of local think ta

World » Southeast Europe | September 28, 2017, Thursday // 09:17

Russia will Build a Fence Along the Border of the Crimea with Ukraine

Border management of the Federal Security Service of Russia in Crimea will build a 50-kilometer fence along the border with Ukraine to guarantee the security of the republic, TASS reported.

World » Russia | September 28, 2017, Thursday // 12:01

Putin Announced that Russia has Destroyed its Last Stockpiles of Chemical Weapons

Russia has ended the destruction of its chemical arsenal ahead of schedule, President Vladimir Putin said.

World » Russia | September 28, 2017, Thursday // 10:25
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