ARCHIVE - 19 October 2017

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Business

Investment Projects in Bulgaria for BGN 800 Million to be Launched
The World Bank Predicts Acceleration in the Growth of the Bulgarian Economy
Spain Moves to Suspend Autonomy
Investments in Bulgaria Halved in the Eight Months of 2017
The First Public Auction with Bitcoin to be Held in Italy
ECB Chief Mario Draghi says Bitcoin Not Mature Enough for Consideration
‘New frontier’ Bulgaria Attracts Real Estate Investors

Politics

Independent Expert: IMF Policies Undermine Human Rights
Opposition Journalist is Running for President of Russia
Bulgaria and the UK will Continue Their Cooperation to Ensure Security in Europe,
Prime Minister Boyko Borisov and European Council President Donald Tusk: 'Western Balkans Are Important for the EU'
Sweden's Top Diplomat Complained of Sexual Harassment
A Broad-Format Meeting is Underway in Sofia Discussing Measures Against Radical Islam
Syrian Refugee Faces Deportation From Cardiff to Bulgaria
Moscow says Bulgaria’s Parliament Recognizes Russian Threat Upon Foreign Instructions
Parliament Rejected the Presidential Veto on the Defense Act
Georgi Cholakov is the New Chairman of the Supreme Administrative Court

Society

Bulgarian Orthodox Church Commemorates Saint Ivan Rilski
782 Residential Buildings were Rehabilitated under the National Energy Efficiency Program
The Hungarian Police are Investigating Scientologists
From 2018 More Funds for Maternity Leave and Less for Sick Leave
NIMH: Mostly Sunny Today with Temperatures of Up to 22-27°C
Those who Died in the California Fires are Now 42
Harry Potter is the Most Read Book Among Teenagers in Bulgaria
We Mark the Day of the Bulgarian Doctor
SUV Plowed into Pedestrians in Kharkiv, Six Died and 11 were Injured

Sports

American Olympic Gymnast Revealed that the Team Doctor had Raped her
Football Super Star Lionel Messi Reached 100 Goals in the Champions League

Crime

The Authorities Seized a Painting by Salvador Dali from Art Smugglers
Between 10-15% of Young People in Bulgaria Fall Victims to Human Trafficking
Thousands of Textile Products with the Logo of Famous Brands were Detained аt Kapitan Andreevo

World

UN Says it is Ready to Go into Raqqa
Intel Working with Facebook to Create Super-fast AI Chip
Turkey-Europe Tensions High as EU Summit Opens
Brexit: Theresa May Offers More Assurances to EU Nationals
Commissioner of the EC Admitted being a Victim of Sexual Harassment
Madrid Prepared to Halt Article 155 if Catalan Premier Calls Early Elections
Brexit, Pyongyang, Turkey and Iran - the Key Themes of the EU Leaders Meeting
"We Want you to Stay After Brexit", London has told EU Citizens
Russia's Putin Calls For Gradual Reform of U.N.

Business

Investment Projects in Bulgaria for BGN 800 Million to be Launched

At present, projects with a total value of about BGN 800 million have been registered in the Bulgarian Investment Agency and are preparing to start.

Business | October 19, 2017, Thursday // 15:29

The World Bank Predicts Acceleration in the Growth of the Bulgarian Economy

The World Bank predicts acceleration in the growth of the Bulgarian economy to 3.

Business | October 19, 2017, Thursday // 15:15

Spain Moves to Suspend Autonomy

Spain is to start suspending Catalonia's autonomy from Saturday, as the region's leader threatens to declare independence.

Business | October 19, 2017, Thursday // 14:19

Investments in Bulgaria Halved in the Eight Months of 2017

Direct investment in Bulgaria in the first eight months of 2017 halved to EUR 516.

Business | October 19, 2017, Thursday // 10:47

The First Public Auction with Bitcoin to be Held in Italy

The Italian auction house Sant'Agostino announced that at its next auction the participants will have the opportunity to bid with bitcoin.

Business | October 19, 2017, Thursday // 09:30

ECB Chief Mario Draghi says Bitcoin Not Mature Enough for Consideration

As Bitcoin closes in on a $100 billion market cap, world governments and banks are taking note, but Mario Draghi, chief of the European Central Bank (ECB), thinks cryptocurrencies are not mature enough to be considered as yet.

Business » Finance | October 19, 2017, Thursday // 18:08

‘New frontier’ Bulgaria Attracts Real Estate Investors

Bulgaria is a new frontier for real estate investors, with many South African companies already having invested in Poland, the largest economy in eastern Europe.

Business » Industry | October 19, 2017, Thursday // 16:43

Politics

Independent Expert: IMF Policies Undermine Human Rights

International Monetary Fund loan policies undermine the UN's human rights and development goals, says an independent expert, an associate of the humanitarian organization.

Politics | October 19, 2017, Thursday // 11:15

Opposition Journalist is Running for President of Russia

Opposition journalist Ksenia Sobchak is running for president of Russia in the 2018 elections.

Politics | October 19, 2017, Thursday // 09:48

Bulgaria and the UK will Continue Their Cooperation to Ensure Security in Europe,

Bulgaria and the UK will continue their good cooperation to ensure security in Europe, managing migration flows and fighting terrorism, was the clear opinion of Prime Ministers Boyko Borisov and Teresa May, who met in Brussels before the start of the Euro

Politics » Diplomacy | October 19, 2017, Thursday // 17:31

Prime Minister Boyko Borisov and European Council President Donald Tusk: 'Western Balkans Are Important for the EU'

Prime Minister Boyko Borisov and European Council President Donald Tusk discussed the priorities during the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2018 and the forthcoming Western Balkans summit in May in Sofia.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 19, 2017, Thursday // 17:18

Sweden's Top Diplomat Complained of Sexual Harassment

Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallström has revealed that she has been subjected to sexual harassment "at the highest political level.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 19, 2017, Thursday // 09:02

A Broad-Format Meeting is Underway in Sofia Discussing Measures Against Radical Islam

A broad-format meeting is underway in Sofia discussing measures against radical Islam penetrating into Bulgaria.

Politics » Defense | October 19, 2017, Thursday // 14:56

Syrian Refugee Faces Deportation From Cardiff to Bulgaria

A Syrian refugee, faced with deportation to Bulgaria, has pleaded to be able to stay in Cardiff with his family.

Politics » Domestic | October 19, 2017, Thursday // 16:23

Moscow says Bulgaria’s Parliament Recognizes Russian Threat Upon Foreign Instructions

Moscow sees contradictions between a report passed by the Bulgarian parliament, which declares Russia a threat, and the government’s intention to boost bilateral relations, Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday, quoted by TASS.

Politics » Domestic | October 19, 2017, Thursday // 16:13

Parliament Rejected the Presidential Veto on the Defense Act

National Assembly rejected the veto of President Rumen Radev on the Defense and Armed Forces Act, reported bTV.

Politics » Domestic | October 19, 2017, Thursday // 12:29

Georgi Cholakov is the New Chairman of the Supreme Administrative Court

Georgi Cholakov becomes final chairman of the Supreme Administrative Court, reported BGNES.

Politics » Domestic | October 19, 2017, Thursday // 12:17

Society

Bulgarian Orthodox Church Commemorates Saint Ivan Rilski

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church honours on October 19 Saint Ivan Rilski, honored as the patron of the Bulgarian people.

Society | October 19, 2017, Thursday // 17:42

782 Residential Buildings were Rehabilitated under the National Energy Efficiency Program

As of October 18, 2017, a total of 782 residential buildings throughout the country have been completely renovated and put into operation after being renovated under the National Energy Efficiency Program.

Society | October 19, 2017, Thursday // 13:02

The Hungarian Police are Investigating Scientologists

Hungarian police began an investigation against the Scientology Church, media reported in the country.

Society | October 19, 2017, Thursday // 09:12

From 2018 More Funds for Maternity Leave and Less for Sick Leave

Higher maternity and unemployment benefits, but a smaller amount of sick leave  for the budget of the State Social Security for next year, bTV announced.

Society | October 19, 2017, Thursday // 08:41

NIMH: Mostly Sunny Today with Temperatures of Up to 22-27°C

The weather will be mostly sunny today, with high scattered cloudiness.

Society » Environment | October 19, 2017, Thursday // 11:24

Those who Died in the California Fires are Now 42

The number of people killed in fires in the US state of California reached 42 people, Reuters reported.

Society » Environment | October 19, 2017, Thursday // 10:52

Harry Potter is the Most Read Book Among Teenagers in Bulgaria

Today, the 18 most read books among the young people at the age of 18 in Bulgaria were presented.

Society » Culture | October 19, 2017, Thursday // 08:46

We Mark the Day of the Bulgarian Doctor

We mark the Day of the Bulgarian Doctor.

Society » Health | October 19, 2017, Thursday // 08:12

SUV Plowed into Pedestrians in Kharkiv, Six Died and 11 were Injured

SUV lowed into pedestrians in Kharkiv, Ukraine, taking six victims and injuring 11 people on Wednesday night, RIA Novosti reported, citing information from the interior ministry of the country.

Society » Incidents | October 19, 2017, Thursday // 10:41

Sports

American Olympic Gymnast Revealed that the Team Doctor had Raped her

The Olympic champion with the US gymnastics team at the 2012 London Games - McKayla mMroney, made a shocking revelation on her personal Twitter account.

Sports | October 19, 2017, Thursday // 13:08

Football Super Star Lionel Messi Reached 100 Goals in the Champions League

Barcelona star Lionel Messi scored one of the goals for his team in the win against Olympiacos last night and thus rounded out his 100 Champions League goals.

Sports | October 19, 2017, Thursday // 11:10

Crime

Between 10-15% of Young People in Bulgaria Fall Victims to Human Trafficking

Between 10-15% of the minors and juveniles In Bulgaria fall victims to trafficking in human beings.

Crime | October 19, 2017, Thursday // 12:14

Thousands of Textile Products with the Logo of Famous Brands were Detained аt Kapitan Andreevo

Customs officers of the Kapitan Andreevo Customs Post have seized on 07.

Crime | October 19, 2017, Thursday // 12:01

World

UN Says it is Ready to Go into Raqqa

The United Nations is ready to get into the Syrian city of Raqqa after so-called Islamic State (IS) was driven out after three years.

World | October 19, 2017, Thursday // 12:20

Intel Working with Facebook to Create Super-fast AI Chip

Intel has announced that it is working on a super-fast processor specially designed for artificial intelligence systems.

World | October 19, 2017, Thursday // 11:21

Turkey-Europe Tensions High as EU Summit Opens

Tensions with Turkey will be high on the agenda of the European Union summit this weekend, amid calls within the bloc to freeze relations, Al Jazeera reported.

World » EU | October 19, 2017, Thursday // 12:37

Brexit: Theresa May Offers More Assurances to EU Nationals

Theresa May has vowed to make it as easy as possible for EU citizens to remain in the UK after Brexit ahead of a key summit of European leaders, BBC reported.

World » EU | October 19, 2017, Thursday // 12:23

Commissioner of the EC Admitted being a Victim of Sexual Harassment

EU Justice Commissioner Vera Yurova admitted that she had been the victim of sexual violence in the past and urged all women to join the #MeToo movement to report abuse and harassment.

World » EU | October 19, 2017, Thursday // 12:11

Madrid Prepared to Halt Article 155 if Catalan Premier Calls Early Elections

The Spanish government will not take the unprecedented step of activating Article 155 of the Constitution – which would allow it to take control of certain autonomous powers in Catalonia – should the regional premier, Carles Puigdemont, call early electio

World » EU | October 19, 2017, Thursday // 11:28

Brexit, Pyongyang, Turkey and Iran - the Key Themes of the EU Leaders Meeting

Britain's exit from the European community will be the focus of the two-day EU summit that begins today in Brussels, reports iNews.

World » EU | October 19, 2017, Thursday // 10:59

"We Want you to Stay After Brexit", London has told EU Citizens

We want you to stay in the country after Brexit, was declared by London to EU citizens living and working legally in the UK.

World » EU | October 19, 2017, Thursday // 08:56

Russia's Putin Calls For Gradual Reform of U.N.

Russian President Vladimir Putin called on Thursday for a reform of the United Nations, adding that the changes of the global organization should to be carried out gradually.

World » Russia | October 19, 2017, Thursday // 17:48
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