ARCHIVE - 10 October 2017

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Business

Exports to non-EU Countries in the January-August Period Jumped by Nearly 17%
Microsoft Looks at Whether Russians Bought U.S. Ads on Search Engine
Russia Bans Sites Trading Bitcoin
Just One Marine Wind Turbine Farm can Power the Whole World
Potentially Defective Aluminum was used by All Car Manufacturers in Japan
Sofia Airport Welcomed its 5-millionth Passenger
50% more Chinese Tourists in Bulgaria

Politics

Erdogan's Nightmare may become Germany's No.1 Diplomat
Donald Trump will Visit the Demilitarized Zone between North and South Korea
Ukraine and Turkey will Coordinate their Actions to Protect the Ukrainians in Crimea
Bulgarian PM Discussed Country's Prospects with Italian PM and European Commissioner Mario Monti
Turkish President is on a Working Visit in Serbia
Bulgarian Foreign Minister Will Take Part in a Meeting of Foreign Ministers From the Visegrad Group
Poland will Create Cyber Army
NATO has Announced the Creation of Black Sea Forces in Bulgaria and Romania
Rapporteur on the Europol Regulation: Bulgaria's Progress in all Spheres is Visible Across Europe
BSP Starts Preparations For the Local Elections in 2019
GERB MP Anton Todorov Resigned from Parliament
Bulgarian President Honours 15 Bulgarian Scientists with "John Atanasoff" Award

Society

1,200 Sheep in the Streets of Lyon Against the State's Protection of the Wolves
Bulgaria Ranks Fifth in Europe in Childhood Obesity
Firefighters are Protesting on Saturday
More than 5 Million French People are Expected to Protest Across the Country
A 6.4 Degree Earthquake Shook Chile
Huge Fire in US: Casualties, Wounded, Thousands of Homes in Flames
The United States have begun their Withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement
All High Mountain Passes are Now open, but with the Danger of Icing
NIMH: Mostly Sunny Weather, Fog and Low Clouds in Some Areas in the Morning
BGN 300 Thousand Will be Provided by the Ministry of Health to the Hospitals in Lovech and Vratsa
Bomb Threat Call led to the Evacuation of the Court of Justice in Varna
Russian Su-24 Warplane Crashes at Air Base in Syria, Crew Dies
Police Bus Carrying Prisoners Catches Fire

Sports

Police Arrested an Israeli, Running to Spaniard Isco with a Knife in WC Qualification Match
Iceland Became the Smallest Nation Ever to Progress to a World Cup

World

Polish People Picking up Mushrooms have Interrupted US Military Exercises
Secret Documents Reveal the Soviet Union Planned a Nuclear Blast on the Moon
Cocktails that do not Cause Hangover
The Pentagon Chief: The United States must be ready for a Military Solution for the DPRK
Far Right Wants Austria to Join Group of Anti-Immigrant States
U.N. Assisting Thousands of Migrants in Libyan Smuggling Hub
Britain Could Join NAFTA if it Fails to Get Brexit Trade Deal
EU Again Urges Dialogue to End Catalan Crisis
2 Prison Inmates Under Investigation For Plotting Attacks in France
Turkish PM Says Visa Dispute with U.S. Must be Fixed Quickly
Turkish Court Issues Detention Warrants for 70 FETÖ-Linked Military Staff

Business

Exports to non-EU Countries in the January-August Period Jumped by Nearly 17%

Between January and August 2017, Bulgaria's exports to non-EU countries increased by almost 17% (16.

Business | October 10, 2017, Tuesday // 14:57

Microsoft Looks at Whether Russians Bought U.S. Ads on Search Engine

Microsoft Corp said on Monday it was looking into whether Russians bought U.

Business | October 10, 2017, Tuesday // 10:13

Russia Bans Sites Trading Bitcoin

Russia will block access to trading websites that offer cryptocurrency like a bitcoin.

Business » Finance | October 10, 2017, Tuesday // 15:12

Just One Marine Wind Turbine Farm can Power the Whole World

The whole world can be powered by a single offshore wind turbine farm in the North Atlantic, reports actualno.

Business » Energy | October 10, 2017, Tuesday // 15:17

Potentially Defective Aluminum was used by All Car Manufacturers in Japan

All leading automobile companies in Japan have used aluminum products manufactured by Kobe Steel, which admitted late last week that it has falsified data on the strength and other characteristics of metal products, Kyodo reports of TASS.

Business » Industry | October 10, 2017, Tuesday // 15:43

Sofia Airport Welcomed its 5-millionth Passenger

Sofia Airport welcomed its 5-millionth passenger on 10th of October.

Business » Tourism | October 10, 2017, Tuesday // 15:44

50% more Chinese Tourists in Bulgaria

Nearly 19 thousand Chinese tourists visited Bulgaria for the period January-August this year.

Business » Tourism | October 10, 2017, Tuesday // 15:32

Politics

Erdogan's Nightmare may become Germany's No.1 Diplomat

He is an ethnic Turk born in Germany, son of a gastarbeiter, defining himself as an "swab of Anatolia.

Politics | October 10, 2017, Tuesday // 13:16

Donald Trump will Visit the Demilitarized Zone between North and South Korea

US President Donald Trump may visit the demilitarized zone between North and South Korea in early November, Yonhap reported, quoted by Focus.

Politics | October 10, 2017, Tuesday // 12:28

Ukraine and Turkey will Coordinate their Actions to Protect the Ukrainians in Crimea

President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko thanked Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan for confirming Turkish support for Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity, UNIAN's Ukrainian news agency reported.

Politics | October 10, 2017, Tuesday // 12:16

Bulgarian PM Discussed Country's Prospects with Italian PM and European Commissioner Mario Monti

An international conference in Sofia on the future of Europe and Bulgaria’s prospects is discussing this country’s European prospects in light of latest developments in the EU.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 10, 2017, Tuesday // 14:39

Turkish President is on a Working Visit in Serbia

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived on a two-day official visit to Serbia, reported bTV.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 10, 2017, Tuesday // 10:34

Bulgarian Foreign Minister Will Take Part in a Meeting of Foreign Ministers From the Visegrad Group

Deputy Prime Minister for Justice Reform and Foreign Minister Ekaterina Zaharieva will take part in a meeting of foreign ministers from the Visegrad Group and the countries of the Western Balkans, reported BGNES.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 10, 2017, Tuesday // 09:57

Poland will Create Cyber Army

Military parts for cyber defence will be created in Poland, Polish Defense Minister Antony Macarevic said at a cyber security conference in the capital, Warsaw, quoted by TASS.

Politics » Defense | October 10, 2017, Tuesday // 13:07

NATO has Announced the Creation of Black Sea Forces in Bulgaria and Romania

NATO has announced the creation of new multinational forces in Romania in order to counteract Russia's influence in the Black Sea region after the occupation of the Crimea, bTV quoted Reuters as saying.

Politics » Defense | October 10, 2017, Tuesday // 12:20

Rapporteur on the Europol Regulation: Bulgaria's Progress in all Spheres is Visible Across Europe

Bulgaria's progress in all spheres is visible throughout Europe, and Boyko Borisov's government has undoubtedly contributed to this.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 10, 2017, Tuesday // 14:13

BSP Starts Preparations For the Local Elections in 2019

The Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) starts preparations for the local elections in 2019.

Politics » Domestic | October 10, 2017, Tuesday // 11:54

GERB MP Anton Todorov Resigned from Parliament

Anton Todorov, MP from GERB, the majority partner in the government, said in a statement to the media on 9th of October, that he was resigning from Parliament.

Politics » Domestic | October 10, 2017, Tuesday // 10:11

Bulgarian President Honours 15 Bulgarian Scientists with "John Atanasoff" Award

Head of State Rumen Radev will award the 15 presidential honors "John Atanasov" to young Bulgarian scientists in the field of computer science in four categories, reported BGNES.

Politics » Domestic | October 10, 2017, Tuesday // 10:01

Society

1,200 Sheep in the Streets of Lyon Against the State's Protection of the Wolves

1,200 sheep were placed in the streets of Lyon, with hundreds of shepherds, mostly from the alpine regions.

Society | October 10, 2017, Tuesday // 16:08

Bulgaria Ranks Fifth in Europe in Childhood Obesity

Bulgaria is fifth in Europe in child obesity from 32 countries, according to data from the World Health Organization, cited by bTV.

Society | October 10, 2017, Tuesday // 14:07

Firefighters are Protesting on Saturday

Firefighters are protesting on October 14, according to a statement issued by the National Council of the National Fire Brigade and the Confederation of Independent Firemen, reports Sega.

Society | October 10, 2017, Tuesday // 13:02

More than 5 Million French People are Expected to Protest Across the Country

Thousands of government officials will strike across France, with around 130 demonstrations planned in 90 of the country's 96 departments, Mediapool said.

Society | October 10, 2017, Tuesday // 11:53

A 6.4 Degree Earthquake Shook Chile

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Society » Environment | October 10, 2017, Tuesday // 14:49

Huge Fire in US: Casualties, Wounded, Thousands of Homes in Flames

At least 10 people were killed, hundreds injured, and more than 20,000 evacuated after fires covered more than 230 square kilometers in the Napa, Mendosino and Sonoma valleys in California.

Society » Environment | October 10, 2017, Tuesday // 14:43

The United States have begun their Withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement

US Environment Minister Scott Pruitt will signed today a draft law lifting the restrictions on coal mining introduced by former US President Barack Obama, the Bulgarian National Radio reported.

Society » Environment | October 10, 2017, Tuesday // 12:48

All High Mountain Passes are Now open, but with the Danger of Icing

"Despite the warnings, more than 80% of the drivers have entered the Stara Planina passages with summer tires in the weekend", said Road Agency Director Doncho Atanasov to bTV.

Society » Environment | October 10, 2017, Tuesday // 12:03

NIMH: Mostly Sunny Weather, Fog and Low Clouds in Some Areas in the Morning

The weather will be mostly sunny today.

Society » Environment | October 10, 2017, Tuesday // 10:32

BGN 300 Thousand Will be Provided by the Ministry of Health to the Hospitals in Lovech and Vratsa

Another BGN 300 thousand  will be provided by the Ministry of Health to the hospitals in Lovech and Vratsa, Minister of Health Nikolay Petrov told journalists, reported bTV.

Society » Health | October 10, 2017, Tuesday // 10:41

Bomb Threat Call led to the Evacuation of the Court of Justice in Varna

A bomb threat call closed the Courthouse in downtown Varna.

Society » Incidents | October 10, 2017, Tuesday // 15:40

Russian Su-24 Warplane Crashes at Air Base in Syria, Crew Dies

A Russian Su-24 frontline bomber rolled off the runway on takeoff from Russia’s Hmeymim air base in Syria on Tuesday, Russian news agencies cited Russia’s defense ministry as saying, adding that the warplane’s crew died in the accident, reported Reuters.

Society » Incidents | October 10, 2017, Tuesday // 11:52

Police Bus Carrying Prisoners Catches Fire

A fire broke out Monday on a police bus that was carrying three prisoners in Thessaloniki.

Society » Incidents | October 10, 2017, Tuesday // 09:49

Sports

Police Arrested an Israeli, Running to Spaniard Isco with a Knife in WC Qualification Match

Israeli police arrested a fan who had entered the pitch after the loss of the national team from Spain in the world qualification.

Sports | October 10, 2017, Tuesday // 15:02

Iceland Became the Smallest Nation Ever to Progress to a World Cup

Iceland became the smallest nation ever to progress to a World Cup after beating Kosovo to win their qualifying group for Russia 2018.

Sports | October 10, 2017, Tuesday // 10:19

World

Polish People Picking up Mushrooms have Interrupted US Military Exercises

An invasion of Polish people picking up mushrooms ruined the teachings of an American tank unit near the western city of Jagan, RIA Novosti reported.

World | October 10, 2017, Tuesday // 14:19

Secret Documents Reveal the Soviet Union Planned a Nuclear Blast on the Moon

The Soviet Union planned to blow up an atomic bomb on the Moon.

World | October 10, 2017, Tuesday // 14:01

Cocktails that do not Cause Hangover

A British chemist has created cocktails that do not cause a hangover, even if they contain alcohol, Gizmodo said.

World | October 10, 2017, Tuesday // 13:28

The Pentagon Chief: The United States must be ready for a Military Solution for the DPRK

The US Army must be prepared for a military option to resolve the North Korean crisis if President Donald Trump takes such a decision.

World | October 10, 2017, Tuesday // 12:58

Far Right Wants Austria to Join Group of Anti-Immigrant States

The far right Freedom Party (FPO), set to become kingmaker after elections on Oct.

World | October 10, 2017, Tuesday // 10:45

Britain Could Join NAFTA if it Fails to Get Brexit Trade Deal

Britain could join the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) if it doesn’t get a post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union, the Daily Telegraph newspaper reported on Tuesday.

World » EU | October 10, 2017, Tuesday // 15:48

EU Again Urges Dialogue to End Catalan Crisis

The European Commission repeated its call for dialogue in Spain to end the crisis in Catalonia amid concerns that the Catalan regional authorities could declare independence on Tuesday, reported Reuters.

World » EU | October 10, 2017, Tuesday // 14:05

2 Prison Inmates Under Investigation For Plotting Attacks in France

Two inmates in a French prison have been placed under formal investigation days before their expected release from jail on suspicion of plotting attacks, a judicial source said on Tuesday, quoted by Reuters.

World » EU | October 10, 2017, Tuesday // 12:01

Turkish PM Says Visa Dispute with U.S. Must be Fixed Quickly

The United States decision to suspend visa services in Turkey has punished citizens of both countries, Turkey’s prime minister said on Tuesday, accusing Washington of taking an emotional and inappropriate step against an ally.

World » Southeast Europe | October 10, 2017, Tuesday // 15:56

Turkish Court Issues Detention Warrants for 70 FETÖ-Linked Military Staff

Detention warrants have been issued for 70 Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ)-linked suspects in the military in Konya-based operations carried out in seven Turkish provinces, reports said Tuesday, Daily Sabah reported.

World » Southeast Europe | October 10, 2017, Tuesday // 14:57
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