ARCHIVE - 18 October 2017

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Business

Twitter is Planning to Impose New Restrictions on Pornographic and Hateful Imagery
Number of Romanians and Bulgarians in UK rises to 413,000
Even in 2017 The Beatles are Making GBP 67,000 a Day
Serious Interest in Bulgarian Innovative Ideas at Dubai World Expo
Most Small Businesses do not Protect their Trade Secrets
Low ECB Rates an Opportunity to Reform, Draghi Argues
Wizz Air to Launch Sofia - Athens flights in March 2018
Sofia Airport has Returned 604 Lost Items Since the Beginning of the Year

Politics

Trump Praised Athens and Declared That Their Debt Should be Relieved
Bulgarian President: 'We Should Not Allow a Double Standard in the Accession of the Member States to the Schengen Area'
Erdogan is in Warsaw on a First Visit to an EU Country after a Coup Attempt
Bulgaria to Seek Proposals on New F-16s, Eurofighter Typhoons
The Border Fence with Turkey is Becoming Strategical Object of National Security
Donald Tusk Proposes Sofia to Host a Western Balkans Summit
Vidin - Calafat Danube Bridge Will be Temporarily Closed
No Agreement on Role of Proposed Anticorruption Body
About 30% of Children in Refugee Centers go to School

Society

George Soros Donated USD 18 Billion to Open Society Foundations
Clashes Between Police and Protesters Against Corruption in Kiev
Today is the European Day Against Human Trafficking
Breakdown Caused Massive Flood in Plovdiv Trakia District
Xi Jinping: China will Fight to Stop Climate Change
NIMH: Fog in Some Areas in the Morning, Maximum Temperatures 22-27°C
The Eco Minster Re-launched the Idea of Banning Coal with Sulfur and Ash
The Storm Ophelia Passed through Scotland and North England
Andronia Popova - Roni from the Indie Band Nasekomix has Passed Away Aged 44
Ed Sheeran Broke his Both Hands, Postponed Concerts in Asia
Spanish Fighter Jet Crashed During Takeoff from the Base, Pilot Killed

Sports

Italy Against Sweden in FIFA World Cup Play-off
IBF Confirmed: Pulev Remains an Official Contender for the World Titles

Crime

20 Arrested in Joint Police-Prosecutor’s Office Operation across Bulgaria
Bomb Exploded in front of a Police Station in Sweden

World

Australia Risks Humanitarian Crisis Over Asylum
Russian, Israeli Leaders Discuss Iran Nuclear Program, Syria, Iraq
The First 3D Printed Bridge in the World is Now Operational
North Korea Warns States: Don't Join Any U.S. Action and You're Safe
Japanese Scientists have Discovered a Moon Cave Suitable for a Base
200 Thousand Catalans Gathered for a New Pro-separation Protest
Romania Finalizes Draft of Judiciary Overhaul Criticized by EU
May Might Leave Next Stage of Brexit Bill Until Next Month
The European Commission Has Prepared a Series of New Measures Against Terrorism
Portugal Interior Minister Resigns After Fire Disasters
11th EU Anti-Trafficking Day
Recep Erdogan: 'All Countries Located Close to Turkey are Part of Its Interests'
Turkey's Talks With U.S. on Visa Crisis Going in 'Good Direction', Erdogan Spokesman Says

Novinite Insider

Eurobarometer: 55% of Bulgarians Support the EU Membership of the Country

Business

Twitter is Planning to Impose New Restrictions on Pornographic and Hateful Imagery

Twitter is planning to impose new restrictions on pornographic and hateful imagery as part of a renewed effort to tackle abuse on its social network, reported BBC.

Business | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 18:09

Number of Romanians and Bulgarians in UK rises to 413,000

The number of Romanians and Bulgarians living in Britain has risen by nearly 80% from 230,000 in 2014 to 413,000 last year, according to the Office for National Statistics, quoted by The Guardian.

Business | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 17:59

Even in 2017 The Beatles are Making GBP 67,000 a Day

Even nowadays, the legendary rock band The Beatles continues to earn GBP 67,000 a day from a company that was closed more than 50 years ago, reports bgnes.

Business | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 13:21

Serious Interest in Bulgarian Innovative Ideas at Dubai World Expo

8 Bulgarian companies took part in GITEX - the largest technology exhibition in the Middle East.

Business | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 12:02

Most Small Businesses do not Protect their Trade Secrets

Most small and medium-sized enterprises are not aware that they should include clauses to protect their business secrets when concluding contracts, said the Director of the Agency for Promotion of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Marieta Zaharieva.

Business | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 09:14

Low ECB Rates an Opportunity to Reform, Draghi Argues

 Easy monetary policy gives euro zone governments a window of opportunity to enact the reforms needed to boost growth once interest rates have to rise, European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said on Wednesday, quoted by Reuters.

Business » Finance | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 11:37

Wizz Air to Launch Sofia - Athens flights in March 2018

Wizz Air will  launch a new route from Bulgaria's Sofia to Greek capital Athens on March 25, 2018, the Hungarian low-cost carrier said on Monday.

Business » Tourism | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 15:04

Sofia Airport has Returned 604 Lost Items Since the Beginning of the Year

For the first nine months of the year, Sofia Airport returned 604 lost or forgotten items to their owners from a total of 1,300, the airport press reported.

Business » Tourism | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 11:10

Politics

Trump Praised Athens and Declared That Their Debt Should be Relieved

The United States urges Greece to pursue economic reforms and back the alleviation of its debt burden "in a responsible way," US President Donald Trump said at a joint press conference in the White House Rose Garden with visiting Greek Prime Minister Alex

Politics | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 11:22

Bulgarian President: 'We Should Not Allow a Double Standard in the Accession of the Member States to the Schengen Area'

‘’Bulgaria sees the forthcoming presidency of the Council of the EU as a major responsibility and a chance to deepen its cooperation with the partners from the community.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 16:47

Erdogan is in Warsaw on a First Visit to an EU Country after a Coup Attempt

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was warmly welcomed by Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda today in Warsaw during his first official visit to an EU country following the coup attempt in July 2016, AFP reported.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 09:08

Bulgaria to Seek Proposals on New F-16s, Eurofighter Typhoons

Bulgaria will ask for proposals from Portugal on providing new U.

Politics » Defense | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 18:04

The Border Fence with Turkey is Becoming Strategical Object of National Security

The Council of Ministers included the fence and obstacle facilities on the Bulgarian-Turkish border in the list of strategic sites of national security significance, BGNES reported.

Politics » Defense | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 13:29

Donald Tusk Proposes Sofia to Host a Western Balkans Summit

European Council President Donald Tusk proposed a meeting of EU Heads of State and Government and the Western Balkans on 17 May next year in Sofia.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 08:15

Vidin - Calafat Danube Bridge Will be Temporarily Closed

Vidin - Calafat Danube Bridge (between Bulgaria and Romania) will be temporarily closed to all vehicle traffic, in both directions, from 13:00 to 14:00 on 18th of October, the press center of the Ministry of Interior announced, quoted by BNT.

Politics » Domestic | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 12:12

No Agreement on Role of Proposed Anticorruption Body

The Consultative Council for National Security meeting on 17th of October did not reach agreement on the role and functions of the proposed new anti-corruption authority and the appointment of its Chairperson, Bulgaria’s President Roumen Radev said after

Politics » Domestic | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 11:34

About 30% of Children in Refugee Centers go to School

Only about 30% of children in refugee centers in Bulgaria are enrolled in school.

Politics » Domestic | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 09:22

Society

George Soros Donated USD 18 Billion to Open Society Foundations

The famous Hungarian-American investor and business magnate, George Soros, donated much of his wealth to his foundation, founded in 1984 to support democracy, human rights and freedom of the press, reports BNT.

Society | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 15:28

Clashes Between Police and Protesters Against Corruption in Kiev

Thousands of Ukrainians gathered in front of the parliament asking for a real fight against corruption and called for the resignation of President Petro Poroshenko.

Society | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 12:22

Today is the European Day Against Human Trafficking

The National Commission for Fighting Human Trafficking launches its annual campaign on the 18th of October - the European Day Against Human Trafficking, reports sega.

Society | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 12:03

Breakdown Caused Massive Flood in Plovdiv Trakia District

A major accident turned the streets of Trakia neighborhood in Plovdiv into a "sea" , the bTV correspondent in the region announced.

Society | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 11:58

Xi Jinping: China will Fight to Stop Climate Change

The Chinese government intends to fight global climate change and actively develop cooperation with other countries to solve this problem, reports TASS.

Society » Environment | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 13:03

NIMH: Fog in Some Areas in the Morning, Maximum Temperatures 22-27°C

The atmospheric pressure will decrease during the day but will remain higher than the average for October.

Society » Environment | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 11:22

The Eco Minster Re-launched the Idea of Banning Coal with Sulfur and Ash

The Minister of Environment and Water Neno Dimov announced the idea of ​​limiting the sale of coal containing silfur and ash and the introduction of eco-standards for the solid fuel heaters.

Society » Environment | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 09:28

The Storm Ophelia Passed through Scotland and North England

The storm Ophelia passed through Scotland and the North of England on Tuesday, pushing down trees, power lines and interfering with transportation, the day after taking three lives and leaving hundreds of people without electricity in Ireland, according t

Society » Environment | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 08:41

Andronia Popova - Roni from the Indie Band Nasekomix has Passed Away Aged 44

Yesterday morning, after a severe illness, the singer Andronia Popova - Roni passed away.

Society » Obituaries | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 12:48

Ed Sheeran Broke his Both Hands, Postponed Concerts in Asia

British singer and songwriter Ed Sheeran canceled a few of his concerts in Asia after a doctor has confirmed that he has broken both hands, according to Contactmusic.

Society » Incidents | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 15:17

Spanish Fighter Jet Crashed During Takeoff from the Base, Pilot Killed

The Spanish F-18 fighter crashed during takeoff from the Torreón de Ardos base near Madrid.

Society » Incidents | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 09:03

Sports

Italy Against Sweden in FIFA World Cup Play-off

Sweden versus Italy is the big derby of the playoffs for the World Cup in 2018.

Sports | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 12:40

IBF Confirmed: Pulev Remains an Official Contender for the World Titles

The injury of Kubrat Pulev has taken away his chance to face Anthony Joshua in Cardiff on October 28 for the International Boxing Federation (IBF) world championships and World Boxing Association (WBA).

Sports | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 11:34

Crime

20 Arrested in Joint Police-Prosecutor’s Office Operation across Bulgaria

Two successful joint operations of the specialized prosecutor’s office and the Ministry of Interior against drug distribution and human trafficking were carried out in several cities in Bulgaria on 17th of October, аccording to the Bulgarian National Tele

Crime | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 16:54

Bomb Exploded in front of a Police Station in Sweden

A powerful explosion occurred shortly after midnight at a police station in Helsingborg, Sweden, the World Agencies said.

Crime | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 16:29

World

Australia Risks Humanitarian Crisis Over Asylum

The UN's refugee agency has urged Australia to avert a "humanitarian emergency" over the closure of its detention centre in Papua New Guinea, reported BBC.

World | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 15:41

Russian, Israeli Leaders Discuss Iran Nuclear Program, Syria, Iraq

Russian President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the Iran nuclear program, the Kremlin said on Wednesday, reported Reuters.

World | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 15:02

The First 3D Printed Bridge in the World is Now Operational

The Dutch authorities officially unveiled the first cement bridge created with 3D printing.

World | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 13:14

North Korea Warns States: Don't Join Any U.S. Action and You're Safe

North Korea warned countries at the United Nations on Monday in a statement: don’t join the United States in military action against the Asian state and you will be safe from retaliation, Reuters reported.

World | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 12:05

Japanese Scientists have Discovered a Moon Cave Suitable for a Base

Japanese researchers have discovered a huge cave of about 50 km in length under the surface of the moon, which in the future can be used as a research base.

World | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 11:48

200 Thousand Catalans Gathered for a New Pro-separation Protest

Two hundred thousand people, some of them with candles in hand, demonstrated on Tuesday evening in Barcelona.

World | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 09:41

Romania Finalizes Draft of Judiciary Overhaul Criticized by EU

Romania has put the finishing touches to a plan to overhaul the judiciary that critics say erodes judicial independence and which will have to be discussed with the European Union, reported Reuters.

World » EU | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 18:27

May Might Leave Next Stage of Brexit Bill Until Next Month

British Prime Minister Theresa May has not yet set a date for the next stage in the passage of legislation to sever ties with the European Union, her spokesman said on Wednesday after the BBC reported it would not be until November, later than many had ex

World » EU | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 17:17

The European Commission Has Prepared a Series of New Measures Against Terrorism

In line with the announcement by President Jean-Claude Juncker for the state of the Union for 2017, the Commission presented a set of operational and practical measures to better protect EU citizens against terrorist threats.

World » EU | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 15:43

Portugal Interior Minister Resigns After Fire Disasters

Portugal’s Interior Minister Constanca Urbano de Sousa resigned from her post after fires killed more than a hundred people in the country’s two worst disasters of recent times, the government said on Wednesday, quoted by Reuters.

World » EU | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 11:41

11th EU Anti-Trafficking Day

The National Commission for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings launches its annual campaign on the 18th of October - the European Day for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, reported BGNES.

World » EU | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 11:27

Recep Erdogan: 'All Countries Located Close to Turkey are Part of Its Interests'

''All countries located close to Turkey are part of its interests'', Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said during the meeting of mayors of the settlements, reported BGNES.

World » Southeast Europe | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 17:56

Turkey's Talks With U.S. on Visa Crisis Going in 'Good Direction', Erdogan Spokesman Says

Turkey’s talks with the United States over an on-going visa crisis are headed in a “good direction”, President Tayyip Erdogan’s spokesman said on Wednesday, quoted by Reuters.

World » Southeast Europe | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 14:59

Novinite Insider

Eurobarometer: 55% of Bulgarians Support the EU Membership of the Country

The share of European citizens who believe their country has benefits from EU membership is 64%, an increase of four percentage points compared to 2016.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | October 18, 2017, Wednesday // 14:23
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