ARCHIVE - 4 October 2017

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Business

Sofia City Court Acquitted the Ex-Head of Bulgarian State Railways
Amazon City: City will Change its Name to Accommodate a Headquarters of the Giant Company
The State is lLooking for BGN 64.2 Million from Indecorous Employers
ECB Asks Banks to Set Aside More Cash on Bad Loans
Trump: Wall Street Should Wave Goodbye to the Debt of Puerto Rico
Fukushima Nuclear Plant with First Safety Certificate after the Accident
Gazprom: Gas Deliveries to Bulgaria Increased with 9.9% in the Last 9 Months
Workers from Moldova and Ukraine Apply for Jobs in Bulgarian Winter Resort Bansko
North Korea Stopped Gasoline Sales
Sofia Airport Welcomes Record Five-millionth Passenger for 2017
Tour Operators Demand the Resignation of Minister of Tourism Angelkova

Politics

Boyko Borisov will Meet his Counterparts from Macedonia and Albania in December
The United States has Ordered Cuba to Withdraw 15 of its Diplomats
The Director General of UNESCO Irina Bokova Talked with the French First Lady
Ekaterina Zaharieva Takes Part at Quadrilateral Ministerial Meeting in Thessaloniki and Macedonia
Bulgarian President Will be on a Working Visit to Poland
A New Group of US Military Arrives in Bulgaria
ESM: Bulgaria, Romania must Meet All Criteria to Enter Eurozone
EP Voted For "Access" of Bulgaria and Romania to the Schengen Visa Information System
Bulgaria is Still Looking for Artists to Make the Art Installations for the European Presidency
Mayor of Sofia: 'The Most Difficult Task is Related to the Bike Lane Network in the Capital'
Bulgaria Will Negotiate a Metting with the World Bank to Build Corridor 8 (updated)
Spain’s Deputy PM Vows to Sue Stoichkov
Bulgaria Will Negotiate a Metting with the World Bank to Build Corridor 8
Parliament will Vote on the Resignation of GERB MP Delyan Dobrev

Society

Sofia will have a New Urban Environment
Chisinau to Host 13th World Meeting of Bulgarian Media
Workers from Moldova, Ukraine Apply for Jobs in Bulgarian Ski Resort of Bansko
Video from a Gas Station in Bulgaria Becomes Viral on Social Media Around the World
Another Rape Accusation Against Renowned Film Director Roman Polanski
Thousands of Poles at Street Demonstrations to Support Women's Rights
Today is the World Day for the Protection of Animals
Earthquake in the Atlantic Ocean
NIMH: Cold Wave to Cross Country
Urban Art Fair 2017 Will Take Place in Sofia in October
Pleven got Another University Hospital
Our Goal is to have an Electronic Health Card by June, Said the Head of the NHIF

Sports

Bulgarian is Selected Among the Top 60 of the Most Talented Young Footballers
Russian Engineers Stunned the World with an Idea about 2018 World Cup
The Football Match Against France will have the Highest Attendance in 6 Years

Crime

The Biggest Bank Robbery in Brazil was Prevented

World

Iraq Central Bank Eases Financial Restrictions on Kurdistan Region
Ryanair Plane Escorted to London by Fighter Jets after a False Alarm
The European Court of Human Rights Fined Turkey with a Total of EUR 61.4 Million
Trump Says Gun-Control Debate 'Not For Now'
Carles Puigdemont: Catalonia will Declare Independence Within Days
Catalonia to Move to Declare Independence From Spain on Monday
European Commission Steps up Infringement Against Hungary on NGO Law
Bike Explodes Near Jordan’s Military Building in Paris
EU Takes Ireland to Court for not Claiming Apple Tax Windfall
Catalonia to Declare Independence from Spain as Soon as Weekend
Europe Will do Everything to Preserve Iran Nuclear Deal
France Approves Tough New Anti-Terror Laws
Turkey: 34 Sentenced to Life for Attempting to Kill Erdogan
100 Refugees, Migrants Held in Northwest Turkey
Russia's Putin Says hasn't Decided if he will Run in 2018 Election
Russian Air Strike 'Injures Top Jihadist'

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Business

Sofia City Court Acquitted the Ex-Head of Bulgarian State Railways

On 4th of October, Sofia City Court acquitted the former Executive Director of the Bulgarian State Railways (BDZ), Hristo Monov.

Business | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 17:02

Amazon City: City will Change its Name to Accommodate a Headquarters of the Giant Company

The second headquarters of the online giant Amazon can stretch over 345 acres (1.

Business | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 14:04

The State is lLooking for BGN 64.2 Million from Indecorous Employers

Almost BGN 162 million are the sanctions imposed on unfair employers by the General Labor Inspectorate for the last seven years.

Business | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 12:22

ECB Asks Banks to Set Aside More Cash on Bad Loans

The European Central Bank will ask euro area banks to set aside more cash to cover bad loans from next year, it said on Wednesday, as it tries to tackle the sector’s persistent problem with soured loans, reported Reuters.

Business » Finance | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 10:14

Trump: Wall Street Should Wave Goodbye to the Debt of Puerto Rico

US President Donald Trump said Puerto Rico's big debt should be forgotten, the country was devastated by Hurricane Mary, reports Mediapool.

Business » Finance | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 10:00

Fukushima Nuclear Plant with First Safety Certificate after the Accident

The operator of the devastated Fukushima nuclear power plant, Tokyo Electric Power Co.

Business » Energy | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 12:12

Gazprom: Gas Deliveries to Bulgaria Increased with 9.9% in the Last 9 Months

Between January and September 2017, Gazprom increased gas supplies to countries that may become "blue-fuel" customers under the Turkish Stream project in the future, reports Bgnes.

Business » Energy | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 11:04

Workers from Moldova and Ukraine Apply for Jobs in Bulgarian Winter Resort Bansko

About 5,000 jobs will be opened in Bansko for the upcoming winter season, BNT reports.

Business » Industry | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 10:29

North Korea Stopped Gasoline Sales

Since the end of September, gasoline sales have been banned at North Korean commercial petrol stations.

Business » Industry | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 10:23

Sofia Airport Welcomes Record Five-millionth Passenger for 2017

The next Tuesday (October 10th) Sofia Airport will welcome its 5 millionth passenger for 2017.

Business » Tourism | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 12:49

Tour Operators Demand the Resignation of Minister of Tourism Angelkova

The Association of Bulgarian Tour Operators and Travel Agents insists on the resignation of Minister of Tourism Nikolina Angelkova.

Business » Tourism | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 11:18

Politics

Boyko Borisov will Meet his Counterparts from Macedonia and Albania in December

In December we negotiate a meeting with the World Bank to build Corridor 8.

Politics | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 10:44

The United States has Ordered Cuba to Withdraw 15 of its Diplomats

The US has ordered 15 Cuban diplomats to leave the country.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 13:18

The Director General of UNESCO Irina Bokova Talked with the French First Lady

UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova met with French First Lady Brigitte Macron, reports vevesti.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 13:08

Ekaterina Zaharieva Takes Part at Quadrilateral Ministerial Meeting in Thessaloniki and Macedonia

Bulgaria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Ekatetina Zaharieva is to take part on October 4 and 5 at a quadrilateral meeting in Thessaloniki with the Foreign Ministers of Greece, Albania and Macedonia.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 10:28

Bulgarian President Will be on a Working Visit to Poland

Head of State Rumen Radev will be on an official visit to the Republic of Poland on 4 and 5 October 2017, at the invitation of his Polish counterpart, President Andrzej Duda.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 10:06

A New Group of US Military Arrives in Bulgaria

Within two weeks, a new group of US troops arrives in Bulgaria as part of the plans to strengthen security in Europe.

Politics » Defense | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 14:09

ESM: Bulgaria, Romania must Meet All Criteria to Enter Eurozone

Bulgaria and Romania can join the Eurozone once they have met all membership criteria, the managing director of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM), the Eurozone's rescue fund, said.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 17:04

EP Voted For "Access" of Bulgaria and Romania to the Schengen Visa Information System

The European Parliament voted for "access" of Bulgaria and Romania to the Schengen visa information system.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 11:39

Bulgaria is Still Looking for Artists to Make the Art Installations for the European Presidency

Bulgaria is still looking for who to make the art installations to be installed in the Council of the European Union buildings in Brussels during the presidency of our country, reports Mediapool.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 10:11

Mayor of Sofia: 'The Most Difficult Task is Related to the Bike Lane Network in the Capital'

A report on the urban environment that is the work by world-famous Danish architect Jan Gehl, provides for the extension of pedestrian zones and bike lanes in Sofia.

Politics » Domestic | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 15:12

Bulgaria Will Negotiate a Metting with the World Bank to Build Corridor 8 (updated)

''In December we will negotiate a meeting with the World Bank to build Corridor 8.

Politics » Domestic | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 13:45

Spain’s Deputy PM Vows to Sue Stoichkov

Spain's Deputy PM Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría has vowed to sue Bulgaria's football legend Hristo Stoichkov, former striker of FC Barcelona, for defamation following his statements that her grandfather, her father, and even her underaged son, are followers

Politics » Domestic | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 10:40

Bulgaria Will Negotiate a Metting with the World Bank to Build Corridor 8

''In December we will negotiate a meeting with the World Bank to build Corridor 8.

Politics » Domestic | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 10:29

Parliament will Vote on the Resignation of GERB MP Delyan Dobrev

Today the parliament will vote on the resignation of GERB MP Delyan Dobrev.

Politics » Domestic | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 10:03

Society

Sofia will have a New Urban Environment

New buildings in the center of Sofia will not be higher than 75 meters.

Society | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 17:13

Chisinau to Host 13th World Meeting of Bulgarian Media

The 13th World Meeting of Bulgarian Media will take place in Chisinau on 4-8 October 2017, Moldpress reported.

Society | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 14:52

Workers from Moldova, Ukraine Apply for Jobs in Bulgarian Ski Resort of Bansko

About 5,000 jobs will be opened in the Bulgarian ski resort of Bansko for the upcoming winter season.

Society | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 14:23

Video from a Gas Station in Bulgaria Becomes Viral on Social Media Around the World

An incident took place at a petrol station in Sofia.

Society | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 14:21

Another Rape Accusation Against Renowned Film Director Roman Polanski

Swiss police are investigating another charge of rape against director Roman Polanski by 61-year-old former German actress Renate Langer, who claims he raped her at Gestad when she was 15, the world news agencies reported.

Society | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 11:09

Thousands of Poles at Street Demonstrations to Support Women's Rights

Several thousands Poles wearing black clothes participated yesterday in protest rallies in several Polish cities for women's rights, celebrating the first anniversary of mass protests against an almost implemented ban on abortion, Reuters reported.

Society | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 10:33

Today is the World Day for the Protection of Animals

Today, October 4, we celebrate the World Day for the Protection of Animals, reports novini.

Society » Environment | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 14:00

Earthquake in the Atlantic Ocean

An earthquake of magnitude 5.

Society » Environment | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 12:46

NIMH: Cold Wave to Cross Country

A modest cold wave will pass across the country today.

Society » Environment | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 11:00

Urban Art Fair 2017 Will Take Place in Sofia in October

SAT Festival is an urban art fair which will put together different aspects of the street art movement and will give the opportunity to the public to get familiar to the Bulgarian urban art scene.

Society » Culture | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 11:03

Pleven got Another University Hospital

The state-of-the-art private hospital "Sveta Marina" in Pleven was declared university hospital by the government at its meeting on Wednesday, reports Mediapool.

Society » Health | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 16:45

Our Goal is to have an Electronic Health Card by June, Said the Head of the NHIF

There are two effective ways of controlling the healthcare system - through the patients and the electronic system, the best way is on the part of the patient.

Society » Health | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 12:40

Sports

Bulgarian is Selected Among the Top 60 of the Most Talented Young Footballers

Leeds(U23) striker Kun Temenujkov was selected by the prestigious British newspaper The Guardian for the most promising young footballers.

Sports | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 14:32

Russian Engineers Stunned the World with an Idea about 2018 World Cup

Russia's hasty preparation for hosting the World Cup next summer has led to an unusual idea of local engineers.

Sports | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 12:17

The Football Match Against France will have the Highest Attendance in 6 Years

More than 18 000 tickets for the world cup qualification match between Bulgaria - France are already in the hands of football fans, and with sales by Saturday "Vasil Levski" stadium is expected to have over 25 000 people, reports "24 hours".

Sports | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 12:04

Crime

The Biggest Bank Robbery in Brazil was Prevented

Police in Sao Paulo detained 16 people suspected of organizing bank robbery, Globo reported, quoted by Nova Television.

Crime | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 11:57

World

Iraq Central Bank Eases Financial Restrictions on Kurdistan Region

Iraq’s central bank on Wednesday eased financial restrictions imposed on the Kurdistan region over its independence vote after receiving a pledge of cooperation from Kurdish banks, an Iraqi banking source said.

World | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 16:59

Ryanair Plane Escorted to London by Fighter Jets after a False Alarm

Britain sent "Typhoon" fighters jets to escort a Ryanair airliner traveling from Lithuania to the UK after a fake alert, Reuters reported, citing the Defense Ministry and the airline.

World | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 16:40

The European Court of Human Rights Fined Turkey with a Total of EUR 61.4 Million

Turkey received fines of 258 million Turkish liras ( EUR 61.

World | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 13:13

Trump Says Gun-Control Debate 'Not For Now'

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World | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 10:13

Carles Puigdemont: Catalonia will Declare Independence Within Days

Catalonia will declare independence within days, the leader of the autonomous area Carles Puigdemont said in an interview with the BBC, quoted by Reuters.

World | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 09:52

Catalonia to Move to Declare Independence From Spain on Monday

Catalonia will move on Monday to declare independence from Spain, a regional government source said, as the European Union nation nears a rupture that threatens the foundations of its young democracy and has unnerved financial markets, according to Reuter

World » EU | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 16:12

European Commission Steps up Infringement Against Hungary on NGO Law

Today, the European Commission issued a reasoned opinion - the second step in the infringement procedure - to Hungary for its law on foreign-funded NGOs.

World » EU | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 14:26

Bike Explodes Near Jordan’s Military Building in Paris

 A motorbike exploded outside the Jordanian military attache building in Paris on Wednesday, according to Jordan’s foreign ministry, Anadolu Agency reported.

World » EU | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 14:24

EU Takes Ireland to Court for not Claiming Apple Tax Windfall

The European Commission said on Wednesday it was taking Ireland to the European Court of Justice for its failure to recover up to 13 billion euros ($15.

World » EU | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 13:39

Catalonia to Declare Independence from Spain as Soon as Weekend

Catalonia will move as soon as this weekend to declare independence from Spain, the region’s leader said, moving the European Union country closer to a rupture that threatens the foundations of its young democracy, Reuters writes.

World » EU | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 13:37

Europe Will do Everything to Preserve Iran Nuclear Deal

European countries will do their utmost to preserve a deal limiting Iran’s nuclear program despite misgivings by U.

World » EU | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 11:11

France Approves Tough New Anti-Terror Laws

France's lower house of parliament has approved a new anti-terrorism law intended to bring an end to a nearly two-year-long state of emergency, reported BBC.

World » EU | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 09:59

Turkey: 34 Sentenced to Life for Attempting to Kill Erdogan

A court in southwestern Turkey sentenced at least 34 suspects to life in prison Wednesday, convicting them of charges that include attempting to kill President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during last year's failed coup, Turkish state television TRT reported.

World » Southeast Europe | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 15:25

100 Refugees, Migrants Held in Northwest Turkey

A total of 100 refugees and undocumented migrants were held in northwest Turkey as they were attempting to get into Europe illegally, a security source said Tuesday, Anadolu Agency reports.

World » Southeast Europe | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 09:30

Russia's Putin Says hasn't Decided if he will Run in 2018 Election

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday he had not yet decided whether he would run for re-election in March 2018, something he is widely expected to do.

World » Russia | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 16:08

Russian Air Strike 'Injures Top Jihadist'

Russia says one of its air strikes in Syria has critically injured the leader of an al-Qaeda-linked jihadist alliance and 12 of his field commanders, BBC reported.

World » Russia | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 13:56

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The Mirror: Steeped in History and Local charm, Sozopol Continues to be a Hit with Tourists

Bulgaria's Black Sea coast has been a firm favourite with holidaymakers for years thanks to the sunny climate, sandy beaches and local culture on offer.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | October 4, 2017, Wednesday // 17:21
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