ARCHIVE - 6 October 2017

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Business

Netflix is Raising its Prices in Europe
Bulgarian Foreign Minister and Commissioner for Digital Economy and Society Will Work Together for EU Integration
Rains in Northwestern Regions, Warm Weather with up to 23-28°
Salaries in Bulgaria are Increasing by 8-10% Per Year
See How Your Payments Over Internet Will Become More Secure
Trump Describes White House Gathering of Military Leaders as 'Calm Before the Storm'
The Largest Bank in the World will Explore Investment Projects in Bulgaria
Bulgaria’s Economy will Grow with 4% in 2017
Bulgaria Ranks Fourth in the European Union by Economic Growth
Europe will Receive Azerbaijani Gas in 2020
Gazprom does not Exclude the Possibility of Building New Gas Pipelines for Europe
Tesla can Power the Entire Puerto Rico with Electricity
Bulgarian Wine is Becoming Popular in Japan
Sofia Municipality Plans to Carry out 40% of the Transport by Subway by 2019
Ryanair Promises Pilots Significant Improvements in Pay, Conditions

Politics

Conspiracy in the UK to Remove May from the Prime Minister Role?
Minister of Agriculture Met with the US Ambassador to Bulgaria

Society

Over BGN 96 Million were Donated Last Year, Mainly for Educational and Social Causes
The System of Paid Parking in Sofia Stopped Working
Citizens Protested Under the Slogan "March for European Justice"
Hurricane Wind in Poland, there are Casualties
6 on the Richter Scale near Fukushima
Pesticides in 75% of Honey Samples Taken from all Over the World
Powerful Storm Killed Seven People in Germany
Storm Hit Central America and Killed Dozens
Snow is Expected over the Weekend in the Mountain Passes
Increase in Radioactivity is Detected in the Air In Western and Central Europe
60% of the Children in Bulgaria do not Feel Safe at School
Abandoned Luggage at Lyulin Station Stopped the Subway
Fire in a Workshop of a Printing House in the Sofia Quarter of Druzhba 1

Sports

Bulgarian Tennis Player Grigor Dimitrov will Meet Rafael Nadal in Beijing SFs
A 42-year-old Gymnast will Fight for the 12th Medal at the World Cup
Tokyo's Water is too Dirty for Olympic Competitions
Amazing Grigor Eliminated Agut and is in the Semifinals in Beijing

Crime

Man with Explosives was Captured at an Airport in Sweden
41-Year-Old Man Was Detained in Brussels After He Screamed 'Allah is Great'
Vandals Smashed Windows of a New Train of the Bulgarian Railways

Lifestyle

Dangerous Motorcycle Stunt over the Thames (Video)

World

These Birds Cost Millions and Travel in a Business Class Flights
At Least 120 Albanians have Joined ISIS for the Past 10 Years
Trump Might 'Abandon Iran Nuclear Deal'
U.N. Worries About More Refugees as Myanmar Reports 'Large Numbers' Aim to Go
North Korea 'Restarts' Operations at Closed, South-Invested Factory Zone
Find out who Wins the Nobel Peace Prize for 2017
Hurricanes Harvey, Irma Expected to Dim U.S. Jobs Growth in Short Term
Indian Military Helicopter Crashes Near China border, 7 dead
Catalan Leader Puts off to Tuesday Parliament Appearance Over Referendum
Spain Apologises to Injured Catalans
Denmark Set to Become Next European Country to Ban Burqas
Hungary PM Warns Against Eroding Free Movement for EU Citizens
Catalan Uncertainty Paralyzing Regional Investment, Spain's Economy Minister Says
Serbia Organizes Another Anti-Bulgarian Event
Romania is a Key Ally in Intelligence and Cyber Security
Modernization of the Corridor 10 is a Strategic Interest of Serbia and Greece
Train Collides With Bus In Russia, Killing At Least 17

Business

Netflix is Raising its Prices in Europe

As we know already, yesterday  Netflix announced about raising their prices in United States, the company didn't say anything about prices in Europe.

Business | October 6, 2017, Friday // 17:50

Bulgarian Foreign Minister and Commissioner for Digital Economy and Society Will Work Together for EU Integration

''Our ambition is to have a clear plan for the countries of the Western Balkans under the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU).

Business | October 6, 2017, Friday // 13:45

Rains in Northwestern Regions, Warm Weather with up to 23-28°

Clouds are expected to increase and intensify over the country from West-Northwest this afternoon.

Business | October 6, 2017, Friday // 13:37

Salaries in Bulgaria are Increasing by 8-10% Per Year

The salaries in Bulgaria are growing very fast, between 8-10% increase per year.

Business | October 6, 2017, Friday // 11:27

See How Your Payments Over Internet Will Become More Secure

Payments over the Internet or via your mobile phone will become more secure from abuse.

Business | October 6, 2017, Friday // 11:07

Trump Describes White House Gathering of Military Leaders as 'Calm Before the Storm'

President Donald Trump made seemingly cryptic threatening remarks during a White House gathering of U.

Business | October 6, 2017, Friday // 10:24

The Largest Bank in the World will Explore Investment Projects in Bulgaria

Representatives of SINO - CEEF capital, part of the world's largest bank, the Chinese ICBC, will be visiting Bulgaria to explore projects with investment potential.

Business » Finance | October 6, 2017, Friday // 16:46

Bulgaria’s Economy will Grow with 4% in 2017

Bulgaria’s economy will grow with 4% in 2017, the autumn macroeconomic forecast of the Bulgarian Ministry of Finance shows.

Business » Finance | October 6, 2017, Friday // 14:04

Bulgaria Ranks Fourth in the European Union by Economic Growth

Bulgaria ranks fourth in the European Union by economic growth, according to Eurostat.

Business » Finance | October 6, 2017, Friday // 11:05

Europe will Receive Azerbaijani Gas in 2020

Turkish Energy Minister Berat Albaicar predicts that Europe can expect the start of gas supplies from Azerbaijan in 2020, informs BGNews quoted by NOVA.

Business » Energy | October 6, 2017, Friday // 17:48

Gazprom does not Exclude the Possibility of Building New Gas Pipelines for Europe

Russian gas giant Gazprom does not rule out the possibility of building new gas pipelines to meet the increased demand for energy from Europe.

Business » Energy | October 6, 2017, Friday // 14:23

Tesla can Power the Entire Puerto Rico with Electricity

One of Tesla's businesses is the provision of solar panels and home batteries.

Business » Energy | October 6, 2017, Friday // 13:26

Bulgarian Wine is Becoming Popular in Japan

Bulgarian wine is increasingly appealing to the Japanese market.

Business » Industry | October 6, 2017, Friday // 17:18

Sofia Municipality Plans to Carry out 40% of the Transport by Subway by 2019

The plans of Sofia Municipality are until 2019 40% of the transport in Sofia to be done by metro as a means of overcoming the problem of air pollution.

Business » Industry | October 6, 2017, Friday // 14:12

Ryanair Promises Pilots Significant Improvements in Pay, Conditions

Ryanair  on Thursday promised its pilots significant improvements in pay and conditions, saying it would exceed rates paid by rivals and improve job security, according to a letter to pilots seen by Reuters.

Business » Tourism | October 6, 2017, Friday // 14:02

Politics

Conspiracy in the UK to Remove May from the Prime Minister Role?

Several British ministers secretly agreed that UK Prime Minister Theresa May should leave office.

Politics | October 6, 2017, Friday // 13:10

Minister of Agriculture Met with the US Ambassador to Bulgaria

Bulgaria’s Minister of Agriculture, Food and Forestry Rumen Porozhanov held a meeting with Eric Rubin, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Bulgaria.

Politics » Domestic | October 6, 2017, Friday // 09:51

Society

Over BGN 96 Million were Donated Last Year, Mainly for Educational and Social Causes

Over BGN 96 million are the donations of citizens, companies and foundations in 2016, shows the annual analysis of the Bulgarian Donation Forum on Trends and Volumes of Donation and Corporate Social Responsibility.

Society | October 6, 2017, Friday // 13:00

The System of Paid Parking in Sofia Stopped Working

Yesterday for more than an hour, the paid parking system in the capital has been blocked and sending messages to the Urban Mobility Center is impossible, reports Sega.

Society | October 6, 2017, Friday // 11:55

Citizens Protested Under the Slogan "March for European Justice"

A protest called "March for European Justice" was held last night before the Court of Justice in the capital, BNT reported.

Society | October 6, 2017, Friday // 10:58

Hurricane Wind in Poland, there are Casualties

At least two people died because of the hurricane wind and rain that hit Western Poland last night.

Society » Environment | October 6, 2017, Friday // 13:17

6 on the Richter Scale near Fukushima

A magnitude 6 earthquake shook an area east of the Japanese Fukushima Prefecture, where the Fukushima Power Plant is located, reports Actualno.

Society » Environment | October 6, 2017, Friday // 12:56

Pesticides in 75% of Honey Samples Taken from all Over the World

Traces of toxic pesticides for bees have been found in 75 % of the honey produced around the world, according to research findings cited by Associated Press and the France press.

Society » Environment | October 6, 2017, Friday // 12:42

Powerful Storm Killed Seven People in Germany

Seven people died on Thursday in a storm that had hurricane winds in northern and eastern Germany, knocked down trees and cranes, and cut off rail transport, France press and DPA reported.

Society » Environment | October 6, 2017, Friday // 12:02

Storm Hit Central America and Killed Dozens

At least 22 people were killed after "Nate" tropical storm hit Central America, Nova TV reported.

Society » Environment | October 6, 2017, Friday // 11:04

Snow is Expected over the Weekend in the Mountain Passes

In the high mountain passes, weekends are expected to worsen, and in many places the rain is likely to turn into snow, the Road Infrastructure Agency (API) warned drivers, those who are going to travel in the next few days through the mountain passes shou

Society » Environment | October 6, 2017, Friday // 10:39

Increase in Radioactivity is Detected in the Air In Western and Central Europe

Germany's Federal Office for Radiation Protection said on Thursday that there was an increase in radioactivity in the air in Western and Central Europe, but there is no danger to human health, the Associated Press reported.

Society » Environment | October 6, 2017, Friday // 10:34

60% of the Children in Bulgaria do not Feel Safe at School

A survey of the Research Institute of Forensic Science and Criminology suggests that 60% of the children in Bulgaria do not feel safe at school.

Society » Education | October 6, 2017, Friday // 17:20

Abandoned Luggage at Lyulin Station Stopped the Subway

There was bustle and crowds of police near Lyulin metro station in the capital shared many people on social networks, dnes.

Society » Incidents | October 6, 2017, Friday // 14:07

Fire in a Workshop of a Printing House in the Sofia Quarter of Druzhba 1

Fire burns in a workshop of a printing house in Sofia.

Society » Incidents | October 6, 2017, Friday // 14:03

Sports

Bulgarian Tennis Player Grigor Dimitrov will Meet Rafael Nadal in Beijing SFs

Bulgarian tennis player Grigor Dimitrov will meet the top-ranked Rafael Nadal in the China Open semi-finals on Saturday, 7th of October.

Sports | October 6, 2017, Friday // 15:33

A 42-year-old Gymnast will Fight for the 12th Medal at the World Cup

The ageless Oksana Chusovitina continues to break records in gymnastics, reports Sega.

Sports | October 6, 2017, Friday // 11:21

Tokyo's Water is too Dirty for Olympic Competitions

The Tokyo Gulf water, in which some competitions have to happen at the Olympic Games in 2020, is too dirty and does not meet the standards of international federations.

Sports | October 6, 2017, Friday // 11:14

Amazing Grigor Eliminated Agut and is in the Semifinals in Beijing

Grigor Dimitrov is in the semi-finals of the ATP 500 category in Beijing.

Sports | October 6, 2017, Friday // 10:27

Crime

Man with Explosives was Captured at an Airport in Sweden

A man, around 20 years old, was arrested in an attempt to launch explosives on an airplane in Western Sweden, the police said, world news agencies reported.

Crime | October 6, 2017, Friday // 16:41

41-Year-Old Man Was Detained in Brussels After He Screamed 'Allah is Great'

A 41-year-old man was detained in Brussels after being dangerous on a train running in the capital's area, local media reported, quoted by mediapool.

Crime | October 6, 2017, Friday // 15:45

Vandals Smashed Windows of a New Train of the Bulgarian Railways

Unknown vandals threw stones at one of the new trains of BDZ near Kyustendil, reports Sega.

Crime | October 6, 2017, Friday // 11:08

Lifestyle

Dangerous Motorcycle Stunt over the Thames (Video)

Extreme motorcyclist Travis Pastrana jumped between two barges 23 meters across the Thames River in London, making a back flip in the air, Reuters reported.

Lifestyle | October 6, 2017, Friday // 12:19

World

These Birds Cost Millions and Travel in a Business Class Flights

In January of this year, a picture taken on a Qatar Airways plane astounded the world.

World | October 6, 2017, Friday // 15:24

At Least 120 Albanians have Joined ISIS for the Past 10 Years

Over the last decade, at least 120 Albanian citizens have joined the Islamic State terrorist group, with more than 20 of them killed in battles, mostly in Syria, said Macedonian electronic edition "Local", quoted by Focus.

World | October 6, 2017, Friday // 15:20

Trump Might 'Abandon Iran Nuclear Deal'

US President Donald Trump is planning to abandon the Iran nuclear deal shortly, according to US media reports, quoted by BBC.

World | October 6, 2017, Friday // 14:11

U.N. Worries About More Refugees as Myanmar Reports 'Large Numbers' Aim to Go

 Muslim Rohingya are still fleeing from Myanmar to Bangladesh and the United Nations is bracing for a possible “further exodus”, the U.

World | October 6, 2017, Friday // 13:52

North Korea 'Restarts' Operations at Closed, South-Invested Factory Zone

North Korea has restarted operations at the Kaesong industrial zone, state-run web sites said on Friday, after the joint venture with South Korea was suspended last year amid disagreement over the North’s nuclear and missile programs, Reuters reported.

World | October 6, 2017, Friday // 13:38

Find out who Wins the Nobel Peace Prize for 2017

International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons  (ICAN) won the Nobel Peace Prize for 2017, the Nobel Committee said.

World | October 6, 2017, Friday // 12:35

Indian Military Helicopter Crashes Near China border, 7 dead

An Indian airforce helicopter crashed in a remote mountain region near the border with China on Friday, killing all seven personnel on board, officials said, quoted by Reuters.

World | October 6, 2017, Friday // 10:09

Catalan Leader Puts off to Tuesday Parliament Appearance Over Referendum

Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont has delayed his appearance before the region's Parliament, effectively postponing Catalonia's declaration of independence, Talk Radio reported.

World » EU | October 6, 2017, Friday // 17:21

Spain Apologises to Injured Catalans

The Spanish government's representative in Catalonia has apologised to those injured during police efforts to stop Sunday's independence referendum, reported BBC.

World » EU | October 6, 2017, Friday // 16:36

Denmark Set to Become Next European Country to Ban Burqas

Denmark looks set to become the next European country to restrict the burqa and the niqab, worn by some Muslim women, after most parties in the Danish parliament backed some sort of ban on facial coverings, reported Reuters.

World » EU | October 6, 2017, Friday // 13:43

Hungary PM Warns Against Eroding Free Movement for EU Citizens

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Europe must focus on preserving the free movement of EU citizens as its leaders make plans to overhaul the bloc, reported Reuters.

World » EU | October 6, 2017, Friday // 10:49

Catalan Uncertainty Paralyzing Regional Investment, Spain's Economy Minister Says

 Investment projects in the northeastern region of Catalonia have been paralyzed and the sale of a stake in state-run lender Bankia put on hold because of the current political uncertainty, Spain’s economy minister said on Thursday, Reuters reported.

World » EU | October 6, 2017, Friday // 09:34

Serbia Organizes Another Anti-Bulgarian Event

In neighboring Serbia today another anti-Bulgarian event will be held with the active participation of officials, including church representatives, the correspondent of BGNES has reported.

World » Southeast Europe | October 6, 2017, Friday // 15:38

Romania is a Key Ally in Intelligence and Cyber Security

Romania is a key ally that contributes significantly to NATO’s collective defense and common security, especially as it is now investing 2% of its GDP for defense, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said in an interview for Hotnews.

World » Southeast Europe | October 6, 2017, Friday // 13:36

Modernization of the Corridor 10 is a Strategic Interest of Serbia and Greece

Modernization of the Corridor 10 is a strategic interest of Serbia and Greece.

World » Southeast Europe | October 6, 2017, Friday // 10:02

Train Collides With Bus In Russia, Killing At Least 17

Russian officials say at least 17 people have been killed after a train collided with a bus at a railway crossing east of Moscow, reported Radio Free Europe.

World » Russia | October 6, 2017, Friday // 09:55
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