ARCHIVE - 3 November 2017

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Business

Highest Number of Building Permits For New Residential Buildings is in Sofia
Syria Declares Victory Over Islamic State in Deir al-Zor
Kevin Spacey Accused by House of Cards Crew of Sexual Harassment
Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant can Operate Until 2047
Eurostat: 85% of Bulgarians Live in their Own Home
1/3 of Homes and Apartments in Bulgaria are Uninhabited
Temporary Changes in the Timetable of the Trains Between Sofia and Pernik

Politics

Puigdemont and Half of his Ministers are with European Arrest Warrants
Bulgarian Minister of Transport Supports the Establishment of the Bulgarian Automobile Chamber

Society

Austrian Airlines Took off a Sick Bulgarian Child from a Plane
Greece Plans to Provide Hotel Rooms to Refugees
By September 30, there were 370 Asylum Applications for Refugee Children in Bulgaria
The Prime Minister has Found Time to Play Football Yesterday
Earthquake of 5.1 on the Richter Scale in Japan
A Weak Earthquake near Thebes, Central Greece
Sofia and other European Capitals Demand Uniform Measures Against Transport Emissions
NIMH: Clouds to Continue Increasing, Maximum Temperatures of 12-17°C
Тhe European Art Centre: Toplocentrala – Next Steps with Awareness
Pieces of Silver Thracian Wreath Unearthed in Bulgaria
Red Cross Apologise for Losing $5m of Ebola Funds to Fraud
7 Hospitals Offer Free Screenings during the Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
The Doctors' Union has Warned of Bankruptcies in Hospitals

Sports

Ferrari Threatened to Leave Formula One
Grigor Dimitrov Lost to Isner and Dropped off from the Masters in Paris
Ludogorets Remains Undefeated in the Europa League

Crime

11 People were Detained in Large Scale Police Operation in Plovdiv
Jail Sentence for Five for the Preparation of a Terrorist Attack in Sydney

World

Climate Change 'will Create World's Biggest Refugee Crisis'
The Launch of the iPhone X Caused Queues in Front of the Stores
White House: NKorea Could be Listed as Terrorism Sponsor
President Trump's Twitter Account was Temporarily Deactivated
At Least 3 million People Worldwide have no Citizenship
Islamic State took Responsibility for the Attack in New York
Italian Police Intercept €50m Tramadol Haul Potentially Bound For ISIS
UN: 16 Refugees a Day Died in 2017
Romania’s Largest Union Organization Prepares For General Strike

Business

Highest Number of Building Permits For New Residential Buildings is in Sofia

In the third quarter of 2017, the municipal authorities issued building permits for construction of 1 526 residential buildings with 7 135 dwellings and 934 851 sq.

Business | November 3, 2017, Friday // 17:39

Syria Declares Victory Over Islamic State in Deir al-Zor

The Syrian government declared victory over Islamic State in the eastern city of Deir al-Zor on Friday, a big blow to the jihadists as their last stronghold in Syria crumbles, Reuters reported.

Business | November 3, 2017, Friday // 14:47

Kevin Spacey Accused by House of Cards Crew of Sexual Harassment

Like how dozens of women have come forward against Harvey Weinstein following initial sexual harassment allegations, so have multiple men made come forward against Kevin Spacey.

Business | November 3, 2017, Friday // 11:48

Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant can Operate Until 2047

The Fifth Unit of Kozloduy NPP will be allowed to work for another ten years.

Business » Energy | November 3, 2017, Friday // 10:58

Eurostat: 85% of Bulgarians Live in their Own Home

Nearly 85% or more than 8 out of 10 Bulgarians live in their own home, with an average EU indicator of 7 to 10 Europeans, according to a Eurostat analysis of the housing stock in the EU last year, Darik said.

Business » Properties | November 3, 2017, Friday // 12:07

1/3 of Homes and Apartments in Bulgaria are Uninhabited

Nearly 1.

Business » Properties | November 3, 2017, Friday // 09:45

Temporary Changes in the Timetable of the Trains Between Sofia and Pernik

From November 6 to December 9, temporary changes will be introduced in the movement of all trains that travel in the section between Sofia and Pernik.

Business » Tourism | November 3, 2017, Friday // 16:59

Politics

Puigdemont and Half of his Ministers are with European Arrest Warrants

Europol will look for Carles Puigdemont and hand him to Madrid.

Politics | November 3, 2017, Friday // 09:02

Bulgarian Minister of Transport Supports the Establishment of the Bulgarian Automobile Chamber

''We support all efforts to set up a Bulgarian Automobile Chamber, which will include all carriers.

Politics » Domestic | November 3, 2017, Friday // 14:52

Society

Austrian Airlines Took off a Sick Bulgarian Child from a Plane

Austrian airlines have not allowed a sick Bulgarian child and his family to board a plane to Vienna where the child should have been admitted for treatment.

Society | November 3, 2017, Friday // 13:46

Greece Plans to Provide Hotel Rooms to Refugees

The Greek government plans to provide hotel rooms to refugees in an attempt to pacify the refugee crisis, writes German newspaper Welt.

Society | November 3, 2017, Friday // 13:06

By September 30, there were 370 Asylum Applications for Refugee Children in Bulgaria

By 30 September this year, 370 applications have been submitted for the protection of unaccompanied minors and refugee children, only a third of them are enrolled in school.

Society | November 3, 2017, Friday // 11:55

The Prime Minister has Found Time to Play Football Yesterday

Prime Minister Boyko Borisov finded time after his meetings with the Deputy Prime Minister of Macedonia and the President of Switzerland to play a football game.

Society | November 3, 2017, Friday // 09:54

Earthquake of 5.1 on the Richter Scale in Japan

An earthquake of 5.

Society » Environment | November 3, 2017, Friday // 13:14

A Weak Earthquake near Thebes, Central Greece

A earthquake of magnitude 3.

Society » Environment | November 3, 2017, Friday // 12:52

Sofia and other European Capitals Demand Uniform Measures Against Transport Emissions

Sofia, together with eight other European capitals - Rome, Paris, Amsterdam, Madrid, Copenhagen, Vienna, Brussels and Helsinki, sent a joint letter to European institutions, which calls for uniform measures against air pollution from transport, inform Sof

Society » Environment | November 3, 2017, Friday // 12:17

NIMH: Clouds to Continue Increasing, Maximum Temperatures of 12-17°C

The clouds will continue to increase and thicken today.

Society » Environment | November 3, 2017, Friday // 11:46

Тhe European Art Centre: Toplocentrala – Next Steps with Awareness

Date and time: 15 November,Wednesday, 12:00 -17:00 Language: English with translation in Bulgarian Place: Institut Français de Bulgarie Adress: Sq.

Society » Culture | November 3, 2017, Friday // 15:01

Pieces of Silver Thracian Wreath Unearthed in Bulgaria

Archaeology in Bulgaria reports that an excavation team from Bulgaria’s National Museum of History has uncovered parts of an ancient silver wreath in a burial mound located near Bulgaria’s Dyadovo Settlement Mound.

Society » Archaeology | November 3, 2017, Friday // 14:28

Red Cross Apologise for Losing $5m of Ebola Funds to Fraud

The Red Cross has confirmed that more than $5m (£3.

Society » Health | November 3, 2017, Friday // 17:26

7 Hospitals Offer Free Screenings during the Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

In the Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2017, seven state and municipal hospitals in Sofia are uniting their efforts to increase awareness about the importance of prostate screenings and early detection and prevention, according to the Bulgarian National T

Society » Health | November 3, 2017, Friday // 16:19

The Doctors' Union has Warned of Bankruptcies in Hospitals

Hospitals will bankrupt warn the Bulgarian Medical Association (BMA), Nova TV reported.

Society » Health | November 3, 2017, Friday // 08:52

Sports

Ferrari Threatened to Leave Formula One

Ferrari threatened to leave Formula One due to new rules in the sport proposed by Liberty Media.

Sports | November 3, 2017, Friday // 13:29

Grigor Dimitrov Lost to Isner and Dropped off from the Masters in Paris

In an extremely dramatic match in which he almost got the victory, Grigor Dimitrov lost to the American John Isner and thus dropped out of the Masters 1000 series tournament in Paris again in the third round, as in all his previous appearances.

Sports | November 3, 2017, Friday // 10:08

Ludogorets Remains Undefeated in the Europa League

"Ludogorets" continues without loss in the group stage of the Europa League tournament and is the leader in its group.

Sports | November 3, 2017, Friday // 09:07

Crime

11 People were Detained in Large Scale Police Operation in Plovdiv

In a massive police operation last week, 11 people were detained on the territory of the Directorate-General of the Ministry of Interior - Plovdiv, 6 pre-trial proceedings were instituted, 4 acts were issued.

Crime | November 3, 2017, Friday // 15:12

Jail Sentence for Five for the Preparation of a Terrorist Attack in Sydney

Five people were convicted of preparing a terrorist attack in Sydney, BBC reported.

Crime | November 3, 2017, Friday // 12:56

World

Climate Change 'will Create World's Biggest Refugee Crisis'

Tens of millions of people will be forced from their homes by climate change in the next decade, creating the biggest refugee crisis the world has ever seen, according to a new report.

World | November 3, 2017, Friday // 16:09

The Launch of the iPhone X Caused Queues in Front of the Stores

Sales of Apple technology company jumped in the last few hours worldwide after the new iPhone X was officially launched for sales, reports bTV.

World | November 3, 2017, Friday // 13:38

White House: NKorea Could be Listed as Terrorism Sponsor

President Donald Trump's national security adviser says North Korea could be returned to the list of countries the U.

World | November 3, 2017, Friday // 11:44

President Trump's Twitter Account was Temporarily Deactivated

The US president's main communications channel has been disrupted, Nova TV reported.

World | November 3, 2017, Friday // 11:10

At Least 3 million People Worldwide have no Citizenship

At least three million people in the world have no citizenship, depriving them of identity, rights, and in many cases not allowing them to work, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees said.

World | November 3, 2017, Friday // 10:01

Islamic State took Responsibility for the Attack in New York

The Jihadist group, Islamic State, has taken responsibility for a truck attack in New York, which killed eight people on Tuesday, said Reuters.

World | November 3, 2017, Friday // 09:14

Italian Police Intercept €50m Tramadol Haul Potentially Bound For ISIS

Italian police have seized 24m pills of the painkiller Tramadol that they suspect were destined for sale by Islamic State to its fighters in north Africa and the Middle East.

World » EU | November 3, 2017, Friday // 16:51

UN: 16 Refugees a Day Died in 2017

Some 249 Rohingya refugees have died on the Bangladesh-Myanmar border since Aug.

World » EU | November 3, 2017, Friday // 16:20

Romania’s Largest Union Organization Prepares For General Strike

The National Confederation of Free Unions in Romania CNSLR – Fratia, the largest national union organization in the country, announced that it has decided to start the procedures to trigger the general strike in the economy, Romania Insider reports.

World » Southeast Europe | November 3, 2017, Friday // 14:26
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