Bulgaria and Poland are Starting Business Projects for EUR 30 Million
A Polish company purchases refurbished wagons from the plant in the Bulgarian city of Septemvri.
Business | October 5, 2017, Thursday // 13:56
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ARCHIVE - 5 October 2017
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Bulgaria and Poland are Starting Business Projects for EUR 30 MillionGoogle launches New Phones, Speakers in Hardware Push
Dark Nights in North Korea
Oil Fell to Less than USD 50 a Barrel on a Record US Export
Bulgaria is the Leader in Renovating Buildings with Public Funds
Politics
Britain's Far Right UKIP Lost Access to European Funding for MillionsBulgaria’s Minister of Interior Participates in a Meeting Between Bulgaria, Greece, Macedonia and Albania
The King of Saudi Arabia has Arrived in Moscow
Serbian Politician: The Participation of Vucic at the Meeting in Varna was Diplomatic Scandal
Statement: A Major Risk to Our National Security is the Terrorist Threat
The US will Spend Further USD 440 Million in Anti-missile Defense Systems
The United States will Sell to Japan Mid-range Missiles
Finland Offers to Include Bulgarian Industry in Potential AMV Supply Deal
The Ministry for the Bulgarian Euro Presidency is Recruiting Volunteers
Brussels Threatened Bulgaria with Two Penalty Procedures
EU Sanctions Against Russia Should be Lifted, Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev
Budgets of Schools and Kindergartens will no Longer Depend Only on the Number of Children
State Agency 'Archives' Signed a Cooperation Agreement with Macedonia
Bulgaria’s President Sent Back Nomination for Supreme Administrative Court Chief
Society
Boeing-Backed, Electric-Hybrid Airliner Set to Hit Market in 2022Siri Says the National Anthem of Bulgaria is 'Despacito'
Official Reports: No Bulgarians Injured in the Las Vegas Mass Shooting
New Protest March for European Justice at the Court of Justice in Sofia
The Evacuation of the Threatened by Volcano Eruption Island of Vanuatu is Completed
El Nino may be Triggered by a Volcanic Eruption in the Tropics
NIMH: Mostly Sunny Weather with Temperatures of up to 21-26°
The Prosecutor's Office has Commissioned a Check on the Safety of Food Offered to Students
Funding of Schools and Kindergartens will Increase by up to 30%
The Nobel Prize for Literature goes to Kazuo Ishiguro
Archaeologists Discovered 4,000 Years Obelisk near Cairo
Prosecutor’s Office Orders Checks into Students' Access to Unsafe Foods, Drinks
Flu Epidemic Outbreak in Bulgaria at the End of the Year
Sports
Jupp Heynckes to Return as Bayern Munich Interim CoachGrigor Dimitrov Defeated Del Potro with 2: 0
Crime
Authorities Captured 5 Bulgarian Traffickers and 14 Illegal Migrants in RomaniaAustrian Police Arrested Bulgarian Citizen Over Transporting 18 Illegal Migrants
Criminals Blew up an ATM in Sofia
World
Saudi Arabia Agrees to Buy Russian S-400 Air Defense SystemUS to Ask NATO Allies for 1,000 More Troops for Afghanistan
Syrian Rebels Resist Jordan Pressure to Hand Over Border Crossing
Google Imposed Sanctions Against the Controversial Russian Media RT
Las Vegas Gunman Stockpiled Weapons Over Decades, Planned Attack
Brunei's Sultan Celebrated 50 Years in Power
Belgium Sent Ryanair to Court for Unprofessional Attitude Towards Passengers
The Catalan Crisis is Getting Worse
UNESCO has Begun a Procedure for the Election of a New Director General
Mexico Earthquake: Last Known Body Recovered From Rubble
Islamic State group: Iraqi Army Claims Recapture of Hawija
EU to Single out Chinese Imports in Report on Market distortions
Catalan Leader Says not Afraid of Arrest Over Independence
MEPs Approved the Creation of a European Public Prosecutor's Office
Turkey Launches Fresh Operation Against FETO Suspects
Business
Google launches New Phones, Speakers in Hardware Push
Alphabet Inc’s Google on Wednesday unveiled the second generation of its Pixel smartphone along with new voice-enabled home speakers, redoubling its commitment to the hardware business as it competes with a surge of devices from Apple Inc and Amazon.
Business | October 5, 2017, Thursday // 10:21
Dark Nights in North Korea
In the turbine hall of the North Korean Water Power Plant "Wonson Number 5," a poster on the wall reads: "A thriving and strong country.
Oil Fell to Less than USD 50 a Barrel on a Record US Export
Light crude oil is traded at a price below USD 50 a barrel for the first time in two weeks, as reported strong US exports are raising concerns for global overcapacity, Bloomberg reported.
Bulgaria is the Leader in Renovating Buildings with Public Funds
Bulgaria is the EU leader in spending public funds in the area of public housing and public amenities.
Politics
Britain's Far Right UKIP Lost Access to European Funding for Millions
British Independence Party UKIP and its anti-European allies in Brussels have lost access to their largest source of European campaign funding after a series of scandals over alleged misappropriation, the Financial Times reported.
Politics | October 5, 2017, Thursday // 12:33
Bulgaria’s Minister of Interior Participates in a Meeting Between Bulgaria, Greece, Macedonia and Albania
Bulgaria’s Minister of Interior Valentin Radev participated in a quadripartite meeting between Bulgaria, Greece, Macedonia and Albania, held in Thessaloniki on 5th of October.
The King of Saudi Arabia has Arrived in Moscow
Saudi King Salman has arrived in Moscow on an official visit, Reuters reports, quoted by Focus.
Serbian Politician: The Participation of Vucic at the Meeting in Varna was Diplomatic Scandal
The head of the Serbian "Dveri" parliamentary group, Bashko Obradovic, described as a "diplomatic scandal" the participation of President Aleksandar Vucic at the meeting in Varna two days ago, reports Bgnes.
Statement: A Major Risk to Our National Security is the Terrorist Threat
The Parliament approved the annual report on Bulgaria’s national security for 2016, according to bTV.
The US will Spend Further USD 440 Million in Anti-missile Defense Systems
The US Department of Defense will spend another USD 440 million in the country's missile defense to neutralize the accelerated North Korean missile and nuclear program, the Associated Press reported.
The United States will Sell to Japan Mid-range Missiles
The US has decided to deliver to Japan mid-range air-to-air missiles AIM-120C-7 to a total of USD 113 million, reports actualno.
Finland Offers to Include Bulgarian Industry in Potential AMV Supply Deal
Finland's Patria said on Wednesday it is offering to Bulgaria the options of technology transfer and local production in case the Balkan country chooses to acquire armoured modular vehicles (AMVs) from the company.
The Ministry for the Bulgarian Euro Presidency is Recruiting Volunteers
All young people who want to be volunteers in the team of the Bulgarian Presidency of the EU Council will be able to apply until October 20, the Ministry for the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2018 announced, reports Bnt.
Brussels Threatened Bulgaria with Two Penalty Procedures
The European Commission today warned Bulgaria that it could star two penalty procedures against it in the field of transport, reports Sega.
EU Sanctions Against Russia Should be Lifted, Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev
EU sanctions against Russia should be lifted, Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev said at a joint press conference with Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda in Warsaw, where he is on an official visit, quoted by TASS.
Budgets of Schools and Kindergartens will no Longer Depend Only on the Number of Children
The budgets of schools and gardens will no longer depend only on the number of children, said Minister of Education and Science Krasimir Valchev, reported bTV.
State Agency 'Archives' Signed a Cooperation Agreement with Macedonia
State Agency ''Archives'' signed a cooperation agreement with the State Agency ''Archives'' of the Republic of Macedonia, reported BGNES.
Bulgaria’s President Sent Back Nomination for Supreme Administrative Court Chief
Bulgaria’s President Rumen Radev said on 4th of October he would not sign the decree for the appointment of Georgi Cholakov as President of the Supreme Administrative Court, according to the Bulgarian National Television.
Society
Boeing-Backed, Electric-Hybrid Airliner Set to Hit Market in 2022
A Seattle-area startup backed by the venture arms of Boeing Co and JetBlue Airways Corp plans to bring a small hybrid-electric airliner to market by 2022 that can dramatically reduce the travel time and cost of trips under 1,000 miles (1,600 km), it said
Society | October 5, 2017, Thursday // 16:11
Siri Says the National Anthem of Bulgaria is 'Despacito'
The national anthem of Bulgaria is actually "Mila Rodino," but you wouldn't know that if you asked Siri.
Society | October 5, 2017, Thursday // 14:06
Official Reports: No Bulgarians Injured in the Las Vegas Mass Shooting
According to official information from the US authorities, received at the Consulate General of Los Angeles, there were no injured or killed Bulgarian citizens in the mass shooting in Las Vegas on October 2, the press office of the Ministry of Foreign Aff
Society | October 5, 2017, Thursday // 14:02
New Protest March for European Justice at the Court of Justice in Sofia
Another European Justice March organized by the "Justice for All Initiative" and the nature conservation organization "Let's Keep Nature" on Thursday before the Court of Justice in Sofia, reports Mediapool.
Society | October 5, 2017, Thursday // 09:49
The Evacuation of the Threatened by Volcano Eruption Island of Vanuatu is Completed
The evacuation of over 11,000 people from an island in the Vanuatu group due to a threat of a volcano eruption ended on Thursday, local authorities said, reports Bnt.
El Nino may be Triggered by a Volcanic Eruption in the Tropics
A new study suggests that an eruption of a large volcano in the tropics could cause El Nino to emerge, UPI said.
NIMH: Mostly Sunny Weather with Temperatures of up to 21-26°
The weather will be mostly sunny today, warm in the afternoon.
The Prosecutor's Office has Commissioned a Check on the Safety of Food Offered to Students
The Supreme Administrative Prosecutor's Office (SAP) reaacted on publications in the media about drinks and foods consumed by schoolchildren containing health hazards or environmental pollutants, the prosecution said, reported by investor.
Funding of Schools and Kindergartens will Increase by up to 30%
Up to 30% will be the increase of funding for schools and kindergartens from January 1, reports Darik.
The Nobel Prize for Literature goes to Kazuo Ishiguro
This year's winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature is the British author of Japanese origin, Kazuo Ishiguro, reports Bgnes.
Archaeologists Discovered 4,000 Years Obelisk near Cairo
Archaeologists have discovered the upper part of an obelisk that is more than 4,000 years old, the Associated Press reported.
Prosecutor’s Office Orders Checks into Students' Access to Unsafe Foods, Drinks
The Supreme Administrative Prosecutor's Office has initiated checks following media publications that school students consumed foods and drinks containing ingredients dangerous to the health, the Prosecutor’s Office said on 5th of October.
Flu Epidemic Outbreak in Bulgaria at the End of the Year
New flu epidemic is expected to occur in Bulgaria by the end of the year, probably in November or December, NOVA informs.
Sports
Jupp Heynckes to Return as Bayern Munich Interim Coach
Jupp Heynckes will return to Bayern Munich coaching, German media reported.
Sports | October 5, 2017, Thursday // 10:32
Grigor Dimitrov Defeated Del Potro with 2: 0
Grigor Dimitrov qualified for the quarterfinals at the Beijing ATP 500 tournament after a hard victory against Argentinean Juan Martin del Potro with 2:0 sets (7:6(6), 7:5), reports Sportal.
Sports | October 5, 2017, Thursday // 09:59
Crime
Authorities Captured 5 Bulgarian Traffickers and 14 Illegal Migrants in Romania
Fourteen Iraqi citizens, accompanied by five Bulgarian human traffickers, were captured by the Romanian police in the area of Mangalia (southeastern Romania, near the Black Sea), Agerpres reported, citing the General Inspectorate of the Romanian Border
Crime | October 5, 2017, Thursday // 17:35
Austrian Police Arrested Bulgarian Citizen Over Transporting 18 Illegal Migrants
Austrian police say they arrested a Bulgarian citizen at the border with Hungary, after 18 migrants were found in his truck, reported bTV.
Crime | October 5, 2017, Thursday // 15:58
Criminals Blew up an ATM in Sofia
The ATM was blown up in the "Druzhba" quarter of Sofia earlier on Thursday, the Ministry of Interior confirmed, reports Mediapool.
Crime | October 5, 2017, Thursday // 10:09
World
Saudi Arabia Agrees to Buy Russian S-400 Air Defense System
Saudi Arabia has agreed to buy Russian S-400 surface-to-air missile systems, Saudi-owned al-Arabiya television reported on Thursday.
World | October 5, 2017, Thursday // 17:25
US to Ask NATO Allies for 1,000 More Troops for Afghanistan
The United States is to ask NATO allies to contribute around 1,000 additional troops to help in the battle against the resurgent Taliban in Afghanistan, the new US ambassador to the alliance said Thursday.
World | October 5, 2017, Thursday // 15:32
Syrian Rebels Resist Jordan Pressure to Hand Over Border Crossing
Syrian opposition groups are resisting Jordanian pressure to hand control of a border crossing back to the Syrian government, a step that would be a major boost for President Bashar al-Assad and undermine rebel groups in southwestern Syria, reported Reute
World | October 5, 2017, Thursday // 15:15
Google Imposed Sanctions Against the Controversial Russian Media RT
Hysteria about possible Russian interference in American political life continues, reports Kaldata.
World | October 5, 2017, Thursday // 15:10
Las Vegas Gunman Stockpiled Weapons Over Decades, Planned Attack
The Las Vegas gunman who killed 58 people and himself in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.
World | October 5, 2017, Thursday // 14:04
Brunei's Sultan Celebrated 50 Years in Power
Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah celebrated 50 years in power in the oil-rich country of Southeast Asia, France press reported.
World | October 5, 2017, Thursday // 13:22
Belgium Sent Ryanair to Court for Unprofessional Attitude Towards Passengers
Belgian Minister of Economy and Consumer Affairs Chris Peters said he had handed over the low-cost Irish airline Ryanair to the Commercial Court.
World | October 5, 2017, Thursday // 12:50
The Catalan Crisis is Getting Worse
The leader of the Autonomous Region of Catalonia accused the King of supporting the position of the central government.
World | October 5, 2017, Thursday // 12:38
UNESCO has Begun a Procedure for the Election of a New Director General
In Paris today, a session of the UNESCO Executive Board will be held at the center of which will be the launch of the UN's Director-General for Education, Science and Culture.
World | October 5, 2017, Thursday // 12:12
Mexico Earthquake: Last Known Body Recovered From Rubble
The last body known to be trapped in rubble following Mexico's magnitude 7.
World | October 5, 2017, Thursday // 10:19
Islamic State group: Iraqi Army Claims Recapture of Hawija
Iraqi forces say they have recaptured Hawija, one of the last enclaves of so-called Islamic State (IS).
World | October 5, 2017, Thursday // 10:05
EU to Single out Chinese Imports in Report on Market distortions
China will be singled out for special attention under new trade rules to limit excessively cheap imports into the European Union, a European Commission official said on Thursday.
Catalan Leader Says not Afraid of Arrest Over Independence
The leader of Catalonia, Carles Puigdemont, said he was not afraid of being arrested for organizing a banned referendum on the region’s independence from Spain, which went ahead on Sunday despite Madrid using force to try to stop people voting, Reuters re
MEPs Approved the Creation of a European Public Prosecutor's Office
MEPs approved the creation of a European Public Prosecutor's Office to investigate financial crimes against the EU.
Turkey Launches Fresh Operation Against FETO Suspects
An operation was launched Thursday across 11 Turkish provinces including the capital Ankara to arrest over 130 officials suspected of links to the group behind last year’s defeated coup, Anadolu Agency reported.
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