ARCHIVE - 13 October 2017

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Business

Facebook Launches U.S. Food Order and Delivery Service
1.3% Inflation in Bulgaria Since the Beginning of 2017
Samsung's CEO Resigned
Bulgarians are Driving the Oldest Cars in Europe
All New Buildings must be Equipped with an Electric Car Charger by 2050

Politics

Catalonia will not Respond to the Madrid Ultimatum
Bulgaria’s Head of State Held Talks with the President of Azerbaijan
From January 1, 2018, there is going to be a Direct Flight Connection between Sofia and Baku
Head of State Rumen Radev is on an Official Visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan
Russia Threatened to Place more Missiles near Poland
US: Macedonia may be the Next NATO Member
In 2018 the Minimum Wage will Become BGN 510
Parliament Will Hold an Extraordinary Meeting on October 17

Society

The 10 most Sinister Events that Happen on Friday 13th
Last Friday 13 For 2017
Bulgarians Drive the Oldest Cars in Europe
At Least 54 People Died after Floods and Landslides in Vietnam
NIMH: The Weather Will be Mostly Sunny Today
Dozens of Victims and 900 Missing after the Fires in California (Updated)
Turkey Offers Scholarships to Bulgaria, Western Thrace
5 Foods to Include in your Menu for Good Eyesight

Sports

Nadal Proved to be too Strong for Dimitrov
The Construction of a New National Football Stadium Outside the City Center is being Considered

Crime

The Police Arrested a Commander from Islamic State in Special Operation in Sofia (Video)

World

Antonio Guterres: There are 815 Million People Starving in the World
Bears Break into Pizza Restaurant (Video)
Israel Followed the Example of the United States and is also Leaving UNESCO
Taiwan Fined USD 773 Million Chipmaker "Qualcomm"
Iran Nuclear deal: Trump Set to Outline Position in Major Speech
Earthquake Hits North Korea Near Nuclear Test Site
Juncker: If we Allow Catalonia to Separate, and Others will do the Same
Allies Press Catalan Leader to Declare Full Independence, Ignore Madrid Deadlines
France Extends Anti-Terror Border Controls
Sweden Market Shooting: Police Rule Out Terrorism After Gunman Opens Fire in Trelleborg
Denmark Extends Border Control Until May 2018
Turkey Army Says Installing 'Observation Posts' in Syria's Idlib
Local Elections will be Held in the Republic of Macedonia on October 15

Business

Facebook Launches U.S. Food Order and Delivery Service

Facebook Inc on Friday launched a service through which its U.

Business | October 13, 2017, Friday // 17:43

1.3% Inflation in Bulgaria Since the Beginning of 2017

The consumer price index in September 2017 compared to August 2017 was 100.

Business » Finance | October 13, 2017, Friday // 14:53

Samsung's CEO Resigned

Samsung CEO Kwon Oh-hyun resigned, the reason he said was that the South Korean giant was facing an "unprecedented crisis," the BBC reported.

Business » Industry | October 13, 2017, Friday // 12:28

Bulgarians are Driving the Oldest Cars in Europe

Bulgarians drive the oldest cars in Europe, according to data from the European Automobile Importers Association for the age of cars in the EU in 2016, reports investor.

Business » Industry | October 13, 2017, Friday // 12:08

All New Buildings must be Equipped with an Electric Car Charger by 2050

All new or refurbished buildings with separate parking spaces for more than 10 cars must also have a charging station for electromobiles by 2050.

Business » Industry | October 13, 2017, Friday // 10:35

Politics

Catalonia will not Respond to the Madrid Ultimatum

Catalonia leader Carles Puigdemont will not respond to the Spanish government's request to clarify what the declaration of independence signed Tuesday evening by regional authorities actually means, said Rasson, quoted by TASS.

Politics | October 13, 2017, Friday // 13:33

Bulgaria’s Head of State Held Talks with the President of Azerbaijan

  Bulgaria’s head of state Rumen Radev held talks in Baku with the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, reported BGNES.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 13, 2017, Friday // 15:39

From January 1, 2018, there is going to be a Direct Flight Connection between Sofia and Baku

From January 1st, a direct Sofia-Baku airline connection will be opened.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 13, 2017, Friday // 14:46

Head of State Rumen Radev is on an Official Visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan

Head of State Rumen Radev will be on an official visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan on 13 and 14 October at the invitation of President Ilham Aliyev.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 13, 2017, Friday // 09:50

Russia Threatened to Place more Missiles near Poland

Russia can respond to the deployment of the US Armored Division in Poland by positioning additional Iskander missiles in Kaliningrad.

Politics » Defense | October 13, 2017, Friday // 12:17

US: Macedonia may be the Next NATO Member

NATO is ready to accept new members.

Politics » Defense | October 13, 2017, Friday // 11:53

In 2018 the Minimum Wage will Become BGN 510

There will be a significant increase in the expenditure side of the budget in 2018.

Politics » Domestic | October 13, 2017, Friday // 11:14

Parliament Will Hold an Extraordinary Meeting on October 17

Parliament will hold an extraordinary meeting on October 17, one hour after the start of the National Security Advisory Council (KSNS) with the president, scheduled for the same day, reported BGNES.

Politics » Domestic | October 13, 2017, Friday // 10:11

Society

The 10 most Sinister Events that Happen on Friday 13th

Today is Friday 13th - a date that is often associated with bad luck.

Society | October 13, 2017, Friday // 12:32

Last Friday 13 For 2017

It's Friday 13th, the most cursed day in the calendar - allegedly - where everything is fated to go wrong.

Society | October 13, 2017, Friday // 11:16

Bulgarians Drive the Oldest Cars in Europe

Bulgarians drive the oldest cars in Europe, according to data from the European Association of Automobile Importers for 2016, quoted by bTV.

Society | October 13, 2017, Friday // 11:02

At Least 54 People Died after Floods and Landslides in Vietnam

At least 54 people have died and 39 are missing in Vietnam as a result of floods and landslides caused by torrential rains from last week in a number of provinces in the northern and central parts of the country, announced Associated Press and TASS.

Society » Environment | October 13, 2017, Friday // 12:00

NIMH: The Weather Will be Mostly Sunny Today

The atmospheric pressure will be higher than the average for October, without significant changes during the day.

Society » Environment | October 13, 2017, Friday // 11:13

Dozens of Victims and 900 Missing after the Fires in California (Updated)

The number of people who have died in forest fires in northern California has increased to 31, and local authorities have warned that conditions will worsen, the BBC said.

Society » Environment | October 13, 2017, Friday // 10:14

Turkey Offers Scholarships to Bulgaria, Western Thrace

Turkey on Thursday offered to waive off university fee for Turkish minority students from Bulgaria and Western Thrace, Anadolu Agency reported.

Society » Education | October 13, 2017, Friday // 09:44

5 Foods to Include in your Menu for Good Eyesight

Here are some foods which are an excellent source of the beneficial substances you need to include in your menu:

Society » Health | October 13, 2017, Friday // 12:21

Sports

Nadal Proved to be too Strong for Dimitrov

Grigor Dimitrov lost his third match against Rafael Nadal in 2017 and recorded the 10th defeat in a total of 11 matches with the current No.

Sports | October 13, 2017, Friday // 13:24

The Construction of a New National Football Stadium Outside the City Center is being Considered

The chief architect of Sofia, Zdravko Zdravkov, proposed that the football events be moved from the center to the periphery of the capital, indicating that the area between the districts of Sofia - "Lyulin" and "Obelya" is a good location for something li

Sports | October 13, 2017, Friday // 11:04

Crime

The Police Arrested a Commander from Islamic State in Special Operation in Sofia (Video)

A Bulgarian citizen of Syrian origin, who was involved with the formation of Islamic State, was detained in Sofia in a special operation by GDBOP and DANS on September 29, the state indictment service announced today.

Crime | October 13, 2017, Friday // 16:55

World

Antonio Guterres: There are 815 Million People Starving in the World

The number of people on the planet suffering from malnutrition has reached 815 million, of which 60% live in areas of armed conflict.

World | October 13, 2017, Friday // 13:20

Bears Break into Pizza Restaurant (Video)

Three bears break into a pizzeria in Colorado.

World | October 13, 2017, Friday // 11:49

Israel Followed the Example of the United States and is also Leaving UNESCO

Israel plans to follow the example of the United States and leave UNESCO, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, reports Sega.

World | October 13, 2017, Friday // 10:52

Taiwan Fined USD 773 Million Chipmaker "Qualcomm"

Taiwan's Anti-monopoly Commission fined US manufacturer of chips "Qualcomm" with a record USD 773 million for breaking the law, Bloomberg reported on Thursday.

World | October 13, 2017, Friday // 10:24

Iran Nuclear deal: Trump Set to Outline Position in Major Speech

 Will he or won’t he certify the Iran new clear deal? All eyes are on President Trump as he prepares to make a crucial speech later on Friday which could make or break the historic agreement, Euronews reports.

World | October 13, 2017, Friday // 10:04

Earthquake Hits North Korea Near Nuclear Test Site

A series of tremors and landslides near North Korea’s nuclear test base likely mean the country’s sixth and largest blast has destabilised the region, and the Punggye-ri nuclear site may not be used for much longer to test nuclear weapons, experts say.

World | October 13, 2017, Friday // 09:46

Juncker: If we Allow Catalonia to Separate, and Others will do the Same

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said he does not want Catalonia to become independent because it would encourage other regions to do the same and make EU governance too complicated, Reuters reported.

World » EU | October 13, 2017, Friday // 17:46

Allies Press Catalan Leader to Declare Full Independence, Ignore Madrid Deadlines

Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont came under pressure from one of his key allies on Friday to declare full independence and ignore a threat of direct rule from the Spanish government, Voice of America reported.

World » EU | October 13, 2017, Friday // 16:33

France Extends Anti-Terror Border Controls

France will extend checks at borders with fellow Schengen members until April 30, the interior ministry said Thursday, citing the "persistent" terror threat to prolong controls in place since the November 2015 Paris attacks.

World » EU | October 13, 2017, Friday // 10:55

Sweden Market Shooting: Police Rule Out Terrorism After Gunman Opens Fire in Trelleborg

Police in southern Sweden said on Thursday evening that several people have been injured in a small town known for past gang violence and that the incident was not being investigated as terrorism, Daily Telegraph writes.

World » EU | October 13, 2017, Friday // 10:15

Denmark Extends Border Control Until May 2018

The Danish government has extended control of the southern border with Germany until May 12th next year, citing migration as a key concern, The Local writes.

World » EU | October 13, 2017, Friday // 09:59

Turkey Army Says Installing 'Observation Posts' in Syria's Idlib

Turkish forces that entered Syria’s Idlib province late on Thursday have started setting up observation positions that appear aimed at containing a Kurdish militia, a senior rebel involved in the operation said early on Friday, Reuters reported.

World » Southeast Europe | October 13, 2017, Friday // 11:36

Local Elections will be Held in the Republic of Macedonia on October 15

On Sunday, October 15, local elections will be held in the Republic of Macedonia.

World » Southeast Europe | October 13, 2017, Friday // 10:52
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