ARCHIVE - 16 October 2017

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Business

Possible 30% Rise in the Prices of Tickets for the Public Transport in Burgas
Public Discussions on Gas Extraction in the Dobrudzha Region
Weekend Idea: Autumn Walk Around Shabla

Politics

Austria will have the Youngest Leader in Europe - 31-year-old Sebastian Kurz
Zoran Zaev's Party Won the Local Elections in Macedonia
Putin's Visit in Bulgaria will be Postponed for after March 2018
Theresa May goes on an Unexpected Visit to Brussels
Boris Johnson tells Zaharieva: 'I am Sure Bulgarian EU Presidency will be Very Successful'
Estonia Supports Bulgaria's Entry into Schengen
Unemployment in Bulgaria has Dropped to 6.5%

Society

The Tenth Edition of the Awards "Person of the Year" Now Accepting Nominations
There are no Translators who Want to Work for the State Agency for Refugees
Hurricane Ophelia Hit Ireland, Trees have Fallen and Power Lines were Destroyed
The State will Allocate BGN 7-8 Million for School Psychologists

World

Huge New Screen in London's Picadilly Circus will Display Ads Based on Nearby Cars and People
Nearly 40 People were Detained in Istanbul in Operation Against Islamic State
North Korea Wants to Become Allies with Iran Against the United States
Puigdemont Proposed Negotiations with Madrid Without Clarity About his Intentions
North Korea was Behind the Global Cyber Attacks with the Virus WannaCry
Bulgarian Ship with Scrap was Detained in Salerno on the way to Sardinia
Boyko Borisov: Europe is Under Pressure
NATO Ships Hold Missile Defense Drill Near Scotland, Pentagon Says

Novinite Insider

Together in Security – Bulgaria’s Role in the Common European Defense

Business

Possible 30% Rise in the Prices of Tickets for the Public Transport in Burgas

The municipal carrier in Burgas offers the prices of the tickets and the public transport cards to jump one third from the next month, reports bTV.

Business | October 16, 2017, Monday // 14:00

Public Discussions on Gas Extraction in the Dobrudzha Region

On October 16, public debates will be held on investment intentions for natural gas exploration and extraction in General Toshevo Municipality - Spasovo Field, Dobrich, reports novini.

Business » Energy | October 16, 2017, Monday // 13:48

Weekend Idea: Autumn Walk Around Shabla

Autumn is one of the most romantic seasons with its bright colors, enchanting the branches of the trees and the dark afternoons in which the sun is barely shining making the sunsets magical, all this inviting you for a walk in nature.

Business » Tourism | October 16, 2017, Monday // 12:11

Politics

Austria will have the Youngest Leader in Europe - 31-year-old Sebastian Kurz

31-year-old Austrian Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz, a rising star of the conservative People's Party, is about to become Austria's next chancellor, according to the first forecast after today's parliamentary elections.

Politics | October 16, 2017, Monday // 11:33

Zoran Zaev's Party Won the Local Elections in Macedonia

Prime Minister Zoran Zaev's party successfully passed its first serious test on Sunday, winning the local elections in the country, reports Mediapool.

Politics | October 16, 2017, Monday // 11:26

Putin's Visit in Bulgaria will be Postponed for after March 2018

The planned visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Bulgaria will not take place in March 2018, despite the official occasion - celebrating the 140th anniversary of the Bulgarian Liberation.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 16, 2017, Monday // 11:44

Theresa May goes on an Unexpected Visit to Brussels

British Prime Minister Teresa May will make an unexpected visit to Brussels today to meet key figures negotiating the release of the UK from the EU.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 16, 2017, Monday // 10:00

Boris Johnson tells Zaharieva: 'I am Sure Bulgarian EU Presidency will be Very Successful'

UK foreign secretary Boris Johnson, who campaigned successfully for his country to quit the European Union, has told his Bulgarian counterpart that he is sure that her country's EU Presidency in 2018 will be "very successful".

Politics » Diplomacy | October 16, 2017, Monday // 09:14

Estonia Supports Bulgaria's Entry into Schengen

Estonia, which is currently chairing the EU Council, has announced its support for Bulgaria's accession to the Schengen area and appreciates the efforts of the country to protect the EU's external borders, reports Mediapool.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 16, 2017, Monday // 10:15

Unemployment in Bulgaria has Dropped to 6.5%

The official unemployment rate in September was 6.

Politics » Domestic | October 16, 2017, Monday // 12:32

Society

The Tenth Edition of the Awards "Person of the Year" Now Accepting Nominations

Nominations for the "Person of the Year" awards - annual prizes of contributions to human rights and human rights protection of the Bulgarian Helsinki Committee (BHC) are now open.

Society | October 16, 2017, Monday // 14:27

There are no Translators who Want to Work for the State Agency for Refugees

The State Agency for Refugees (SAR) has found itself in a dead end.

Society | October 16, 2017, Monday // 14:07

Hurricane Ophelia Hit Ireland, Trees have Fallen and Power Lines were Destroyed

Tropical storm "Ophelia" hit the southern coast of Ireland, knocked down trees and poles of the power grid and caused 10-meter waves.

Society » Environment | October 16, 2017, Monday // 17:25

The State will Allocate BGN 7-8 Million for School Psychologists

"We are planning the funding for school psychologists and pedagogical counselors for the next year to be between BGN 7 and 8 million," Education Minister Krasimir Valchev said, quoted by Focus.

Society » Education | October 16, 2017, Monday // 12:44

World

Huge New Screen in London's Picadilly Circus will Display Ads Based on Nearby Cars and People

A huge new screen installed in London's iconic Picadilly Circus will track cars and people who pass by to display targeted ads, reports TheVerge.

World | October 16, 2017, Monday // 17:32

Nearly 40 People were Detained in Istanbul in Operation Against Islamic State

Turkish counter terrorism forces have detained 39 - they are suspects of being linked to "Islamic state", with 32 of them being foreigners, "Daily Sabah" reported.

World | October 16, 2017, Monday // 17:18

North Korea Wants to Become Allies with Iran Against the United States

North Korea offers Iran "to fight together against the injustice of the United States," Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said.

World | October 16, 2017, Monday // 12:51

Puigdemont Proposed Negotiations with Madrid Without Clarity About his Intentions

Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont did not give a clear answer to Madrid whether he proclaimed independence for Catalonia last week and after he resumed his calls for dialogue, world agencies said.

World | October 16, 2017, Monday // 11:12

North Korea was Behind the Global Cyber Attacks with the Virus WannaCry

Microsoft President and Chief Legal Officer, Brad Smith, said the DPRK is responsible for cyber attacks with the WannaCry virus, which affected more than 200,000 users earlier this year, ITV reported, quoted by BGNES.

World | October 16, 2017, Monday // 09:51

Bulgarian Ship with Scrap was Detained in Salerno on the way to Sardinia

The Seven Star cargo ship was detained on its arrival in Salerno, Italy.

World | October 16, 2017, Monday // 09:41

Boyko Borisov: Europe is Under Pressure

"Europe is under pressure", is what Prime Minister Boyko Borisov said during a discussion "Together in Security, Bulgaria's Role in Common European Defense".

World » EU | October 16, 2017, Monday // 13:36

NATO Ships Hold Missile Defense Drill Near Scotland, Pentagon Says

Warships from eight NATO countries participated in live-fire self-defense exercises of ship and missile systems near Scotland on Sunday the U.

World » EU | October 16, 2017, Monday // 09:16

Novinite Insider

Together in Security – Bulgaria’s Role in the Common European Defense

‘’The military power should become a factor of Europe’s foreign policy’’, Bulgaria’s President Rumen Radev said in a speech during the opening of the public discussion in Sofia named ‘’Together in security – Bulgaria’s Role in the Common European Defense’

Novinite Insider » Opinions | October 16, 2017, Monday // 14:19
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