Facebook Buys Weeks-Old App For Teens to be Nice to Each Other
An app that encourages teens to be nice to each other has been acquired by Facebook for an undisclosed fee.
Business | October 17, 2017, Tuesday // 14:56
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Facebook Buys Weeks-Old App For Teens to be Nice to Each OtherCould Regulations Affect the Casino Industry in 2018
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Politics
Navalny will be Able to Run for Office in Russia after 2028Trump Gave an Improptu Press Conference at the White House Rose Garden
Bulgaria and Russia to Cooperate in the Field of Culture
55% of Bulgarians are Optimistic About the EU Presidency
BGN 80 Million is the Budget for Road Cleaning during the Winter
Bulgaria Media Still Under Political Pressure
Residents of the Mladost Quarter of Sofia Protest Because of Lack of Lighting
Protests at the Hospital in Pomorie Continue
Bulgarian President Convenes National Security Council
Dairy Products Prices Seen Going Up by 10% in 2017
Society
Portugal is in National Mourning for the 36 Victims of Forest FiresFine for Dropping Cigarette Buds and Other Small Trash on the Ground in Plovdiv
3 Companies Approach Malaysia Over Restarting Search For Plane MH 370
Recorded Earthquake in Ohrid
Hurricane Ophelia Knocked Down the Roof of Cork City Stadium (Video)
NIMH: Mostly Sunny With Temperatures up to 21-26°C
Silver Treasure Found near Bulgaria’s Mezdra
Egyptian and Czech Archaeologists have Discovered Remnants of a Temple of Ramesses II
The Health Fund has Voted a BGN 400 Million Increase in the Budget for Next Year
Famous Maltese Journalist and Blogger Dies in Car Bomb Attack
Sports
Football Club "Malmö" FF Lifted the 20th Title of SwedenGrigor Dimitrov Will Take Part in Tennis Tournament in Vienna
Official: There will be No Match Between Pulev and Joshua
Crime
2 Police Officers Arrested and Charged with Drug Distribution and Taking BribesWorld
Islamic State defeated in its Syrian capital RaqqaAt Least 32 Killed in an Attack on a Police Station in Afghanistan
Germany Sentenced a 88-year-old Holocaust Denier to Prison
Smoking on the Beach in Thailand is Now Fined with USD 3000
The Number of Immigrants in the United States is more than 43 Million
North Korean Diplomat: Nuclear War May Break out at any Moment
'Dozens of IS Fighters Killed' in Yemen Strikes
Iraqi Forces Seize Oil City Kirkuk From Kurds in Bold Advance
France Plans Anti-Street Harassment Law
Prague Poised to Turn Away From Brussels
Portugal PM Vows to Implement Fire Prevention Reforms
Business
Could Regulations Affect the Casino Industry in 2018
As more and more new casinos online try to establish themselves as the most popular choice, regulations are becoming stricter and it’s posing various problems.
Business | October 17, 2017, Tuesday // 14:41
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The EuroMillions jackpot fund has soared to € 41.
Business | October 17, 2017, Tuesday // 08:25
Politics
Navalny will be Able to Run for Office in Russia after 2028
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny will be able to run for election after 2028.
Politics | October 17, 2017, Tuesday // 14:42
Trump Gave an Improptu Press Conference at the White House Rose Garden
US President Donald Trump rarely gives official press conferences, but last night he decided to talk to journalists in the White House Rose Garden, the Associated Press reported.
Politics | October 17, 2017, Tuesday // 14:34
Bulgaria and Russia to Cooperate in the Field of Culture
The trade union of the Bulgarian artists and the Russian agency "Constellations of Culture" signed a cooperation agreement in the field of art, reports chronicle.
55% of Bulgarians are Optimistic About the EU Presidency
55% of Bulgarians give a good estimate of Bulgaria's readiness to chair the EU.
BGN 80 Million is the Budget for Road Cleaning during the Winter
BGN 80 million are allocated for road cleaning during the winter.
Bulgaria Media Still Under Political Pressure
The politician stands at the entrance and at the exit, controls and intervenes in the content of the journalistic materials.
Residents of the Mladost Quarter of Sofia Protest Because of Lack of Lighting
Residents of the Mladost quarter of Sofia protest because of lack of lighting in front of their resident building.
Protests at the Hospital in Pomorie Continue
The hospital in Pomorie closed its doors at the beginning of the week.
Bulgarian President Convenes National Security Council
Head of State Roumen Radev convenes a new meeting of the National Security Advisory Council (KSNS).
Dairy Products Prices Seen Going Up by 10% in 2017
Dairy products are by 10% more expensive this year compared to the prices in 2016, the State Commission on Commodity Exchanges and Markets said on 16th of October.
Society
Portugal is in National Mourning for the 36 Victims of Forest Fires
Portugal today is in a three-day national mourning to commemorate the casualties of ongoing forest fires, the France press reported on Tuesday.
Society | October 17, 2017, Tuesday // 14:07
Fine for Dropping Cigarette Buds and Other Small Trash on the Ground in Plovdiv
Plovdiv citizens are threatened with serious fines for tossing cigarette buds or other small trash on the streets, announced the Mayor Ivan Totev.
Society | October 17, 2017, Tuesday // 13:00
3 Companies Approach Malaysia Over Restarting Search For Plane MH 370
Malaysia has received proposals from three companies offering to continue the search for Malaysian Airlines flight MH370, which has been missing since 2014, but no decision has been made yet.
Society | October 17, 2017, Tuesday // 12:06
Recorded Earthquake in Ohrid
Earthquake measuring 2.
Hurricane Ophelia Knocked Down the Roof of Cork City Stadium (Video)
Hurricane Ophelia, which hit the coast of Ireland, made unusable part of the stadium of the local club Cork City, the Irish Sun reported, supporting its information with pictures and videos.
NIMH: Mostly Sunny With Temperatures up to 21-26°C
The weather will be mostly sunny today, with high clouds over the western regions.
Silver Treasure Found near Bulgaria’s Mezdra
A treasure of 187 silver Roman imperial coins was discovered during excavation works in the town of Mezdra, North-West Bulgaria.
Egyptian and Czech Archaeologists have Discovered Remnants of a Temple of Ramesses II
Archaeologists have discovered in southwest Cairo remnants of the temple of Ramesses II, that can shed light on life during the 19th Pharaoh Dynasty more than 3,200 years ago, the Associated Press reported.
The Health Fund has Voted a BGN 400 Million Increase in the Budget for Next Year
The budget of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) for next year will be increase by BGN 407 million and so the fund will rely on BGN 3.
Famous Maltese Journalist and Blogger Dies in Car Bomb Attack
Maltese blogger Daphne Caruana Galizia, who accused her country's government of corruption, has been the victim of a bomb placed under her car, world media reported.
Sports
Football Club "Malmö" FF Lifted the 20th Title of Sweden
"Malmö" FF has been declared Sweden's champion for the fourth time in the last five years after overcoming a deficit from one goal and defeating IFK Norrköping 3:1 as a guest.
Sports | October 17, 2017, Tuesday // 13:06
Grigor Dimitrov Will Take Part in Tennis Tournament in Vienna
Our best tennis player Grigor Dimitrov will take part in the hard floor tournament in Vienna.
Sports | October 17, 2017, Tuesday // 12:10
Official: There will be No Match Between Pulev and Joshua
There will be no match between Kubrat Pulev and Anthony Joshua on October 28 in Cardiff.
Sports | October 17, 2017, Tuesday // 11:06
Crime
2 Police Officers Arrested and Charged with Drug Distribution and Taking Bribes
The specialized prosecutor's office has accused two police officers from the 7th Police Station in Sofia of distributing drugs and taking bribes.
Crime | October 17, 2017, Tuesday // 08:39
World
At Least 32 Killed in an Attack on a Police Station in Afghanistan
At least 32 people were killed in today's attack on a complex of the Afghan police in Gardez, Paktia province.
World | October 17, 2017, Tuesday // 14:20
Germany Sentenced a 88-year-old Holocaust Denier to Prison
A 88-year-old woman was found guilty on charges of denying the Holocaust and sparking ethnic hatred.
World | October 17, 2017, Tuesday // 12:55
Smoking on the Beach in Thailand is Now Fined with USD 3000
Smokers who violate the smoking ban on 20 of Thailand's most popular tourist beaches will be fined USD 3,000 or will be imprisoned for up to one year, reports bgnes.
World | October 17, 2017, Tuesday // 12:36
The Number of Immigrants in the United States is more than 43 Million
The total number of legal and illegal immigrants in the United States reached a record 43.
World | October 17, 2017, Tuesday // 11:25
North Korean Diplomat: Nuclear War May Break out at any Moment
North Korean UN Deputy Ambassador Kim In-ryong said the situation on the Korean peninsula is very dangerous, and that nuclear war may break out at any moment, the World Agencies have said.
World | October 17, 2017, Tuesday // 11:20
'Dozens of IS Fighters Killed' in Yemen Strikes
US forces said they had killed dozens of so-called "Islamic State" members in a strike on training camps in Yemen’s al Bayda governorate.
World | October 17, 2017, Tuesday // 08:59
Iraqi Forces Seize Oil City Kirkuk From Kurds in Bold Advance
Iraqi government forces captured the major Kurdish-held oil city of Kirkuk on Monday, responding to a Kurdish referendum on independence with a bold lightning strike that transforms the balance of power in the country, Reuters.
World | October 17, 2017, Tuesday // 08:33
France Plans Anti-Street Harassment Law
France's gender equality minister has set out plans for a new law cracking down on sexual violence and harassment.
Prague Poised to Turn Away From Brussels
The Czech Republic is set to take a Euroskeptic turn in a general election this weekend — even though the EU has hardly featured in the campaign, Politico writes.
Portugal PM Vows to Implement Fire Prevention Reforms
Parched farmland, unmanaged forests and the planting of too many water thirsty crops are all being blamed for this year’s devastating wildfires in Portugal.
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