ARCHIVE - 16 November 2017

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Business

President Radev: No Serious Progress on Recommendations Made in EC CVM Report
German Gay Film Festival Banned in Ankara
Proposal: BGN 510 Min Salary From January
Subaru has Withdrawn nearly 400,000 of its Cars due to a Lack of Safety Check
The Tender for the Highway to Pleven / Lovech will be in the Second Half of 2018
Bulgaria will Work for an European Strategy for the Oil Industry
Wizz Air Orders 146 New Planes worth $17.2bn And Announces New Routes From Sofia
Minister Angelkova: We have Always Supported the Construction of a 2nd Lift in Bansko

Politics

Merkel Faces Crucial Deadline on Coalition Talks
Bulgaria Considering Boeing Super Hornets to Complement MiG-29s
402 Cases of Violence Against Children and 39 Cases of Violence Against Teachers in 2017
Bulgarian PM: We Will Fulfill Our Commitments

Society

Twitter Removes Verified Status From Users For Racist and Hateful Posts
Bulgarians will Spend BGN 235 on Avarage for Christmas Shopping
Ekathimerini: Storm System Hiits Western Greece, Causes Rock Falls
Bulgarian Scientists Presented New Discoveries in the Field of Organic Chemistry
Europeans can Watch Online the Quality of the Air they Breathe
Antidepressants getting into Rivers make the Fish Aggressive
NIMH: Mostly Cloudy Over the Country Today
Turkey is Ready to Help those Affected by the Floods Near Athens
French President: Europe Steps in to Cover US Shortfall in Funding Climate Science
Municipalities Receive over BGN 440 000 for Education from the State Budget
A Painting by Leonardo da Vinci with a New Record for the Most Expensive Artwork
Ancient Thracian Warrior’s Grave Containing Gold Plated Beads Found near Bulgaria’s Black Sea Town Primorsko
Equal Access to Medicines is a Priority for Bulgaria and the Netherlands
11 People were Killed in a Plane Crash in Tanzania
Two Trams Crashed in Sofia, 3 People Checked in a Hospital
An Austrian Pilot Suffered in an Incident at Sofia Airport

Sports

Grigor Dimitrov Will Play His Last ATP Final Group Tournament Match in London on Friday

Crime

Migrant-Smuggling Gang Caught in Bulgaria
Senator Attacked and Stabbed in Chile
805 Phone Frauds Since the Beginning of the Year in Bulgaria
Spanish Police Bust International Crime Ring for Stealing Cars

World

French Military Says Coalition Opposed IS Withdrawal from Raqqa
Turkey, Russia, Iran to hold Syria Summit in Sochi on Nov. 22
Same-Sex Marriage May be Law in Australia by Early December
SpaceX will Launch a Secret Cargo into Space
Twitter has Announced that it is Developing a New User Account Verification Program
November 16 - International Day Without Smoking
Trump: The Situation Around North Korea Requires Urgent Action
Merkel, Facing Long Night, says German Coalition Talks Can Work
Aleandar Vucic: EU Wants Binding Document For Full EU Membership
The EU has Passed a Law Allowing Blocking of Sites without a Court Order
Turkey's Foreign Ministry has Suspended 25% of Diplomats in Post-Coup Probes

Business

President Radev: No Serious Progress on Recommendations Made in EC CVM Report

There has been no serious progress so far on the recommendations made by the European Commission in the latest CVM report, the comments by power-holders and opposition on it are divergent because the report itself is meandering, Bulgaria’s President Roume

Business | November 16, 2017, Thursday // 18:17

German Gay Film Festival Banned in Ankara

Turkish officials have banned a festival of German-language gay films due to be held in the capital Ankara, saying it could incite hatred or be targeted by terror attacks.

Business | November 16, 2017, Thursday // 18:12

Proposal: BGN 510 Min Salary From January

BGN 510 minimum salary from January - this proposal has already been uploaded for public discussion.

Business » Finance | November 16, 2017, Thursday // 18:04

Subaru has Withdrawn nearly 400,000 of its Cars due to a Lack of Safety Check

Japanese automotive company, Subaru, will have to recall nearly 400,000 of its cars due to violations in its safety testing methodology at its factories.

Business » Industry | November 16, 2017, Thursday // 10:44

The Tender for the Highway to Pleven / Lovech will be in the Second Half of 2018

The public procurement contract for the selection of the Hemus motorway contractor to the Pleven / Lovech branch will be announced in the second half of 2018.

Business » Industry | November 16, 2017, Thursday // 09:46

Bulgaria will Work for an European Strategy for the Oil Industry

Bulgaria is going to work during its European presidency next year on developing a common vision for the development of the oil industry, Energy Minister Teamenuezhka Petkova said during a meeting of the Association of European Petroleum Organizations, he

Business » Industry | November 16, 2017, Thursday // 09:01

Wizz Air Orders 146 New Planes worth $17.2bn And Announces New Routes From Sofia

Low-cost airline Wizz Air made the scale of its ambitions clear on Wednesday as it announced an order for 146 new Airbus planes, taking its total outstanding orders with the European aerospace company to 282.

Business » Tourism | November 16, 2017, Thursday // 12:59

Minister Angelkova: We have Always Supported the Construction of a 2nd Lift in Bansko

We have always supported the construction of a second cabin lift.

Business » Tourism | November 16, 2017, Thursday // 12:42

Politics

Merkel Faces Crucial Deadline on Coalition Talks

The German parties hoping to form a new government led by Chancellor Angela Merkel face a make-or-break deadline Thursday, when they will either agree to pursue a tricky three-way coalition -- or risk a snap election, AFP reports.

Politics | November 16, 2017, Thursday // 08:49

Bulgaria Considering Boeing Super Hornets to Complement MiG-29s

The Bulgarian Air Force will look into buying Boeing F-18 Super Hornets following a review of competitors Saab, Lockheed Martin, and the consortium of European companies that make the Eurofighter Typhoon.

Politics » Defense | November 16, 2017, Thursday // 13:10

402 Cases of Violence Against Children and 39 Cases of Violence Against Teachers in 2017

'' There are 4506 cases of aggression and harassment during the past academic year.

Politics » Domestic | November 16, 2017, Thursday // 17:58

Bulgarian PM: We Will Fulfill Our Commitments

''We will fulfill our commitments.

Politics » Domestic | November 16, 2017, Thursday // 13:14

Society

Twitter Removes Verified Status From Users For Racist and Hateful Posts

Twitter is removing the much-coveted verified status of users who post racist and hateful material, the company said Wednesday.

Society | November 16, 2017, Thursday // 12:55

Bulgarians will Spend BGN 235 on Avarage for Christmas Shopping

An average of 235 leva will be spent online for Christmas shopping this year by Bulgarian Internet users.

Society | November 16, 2017, Thursday // 09:09

Ekathimerini: Storm System Hiits Western Greece, Causes Rock Falls

 Motorists in western Greece are advised to exercise extreme caution, as a weather system that claimed at least 15 lives in Attica on Wednesday struck towns like Ioannina, Metsovo and Zitsa, Ekathimerini reported.

Society » Environment | November 16, 2017, Thursday // 17:55

Bulgarian Scientists Presented New Discoveries in the Field of Organic Chemistry

In the Great Hall of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, scientists from the Institute of Organic Chemistry presented their developments on 15th of November, the day of open doors for the Academy.

Society » Environment | November 16, 2017, Thursday // 13:34

Europeans can Watch Online the Quality of the Air they Breathe

Citizens of European countries can now check in real time how clean is the air they are breathing.

Society » Environment | November 16, 2017, Thursday // 13:19

Antidepressants getting into Rivers make the Fish Aggressive

Scientists at the Milbrook Institute of Ecosystem Research have found that the waste of the pharmaceutical industry falling into the rivers makes the fish aggressive, LIFE reports.

Society » Environment | November 16, 2017, Thursday // 12:57

NIMH: Mostly Cloudy Over the Country Today

It will be mostly cloudy over the country today and light rains are expected in some areas.

Society » Environment | November 16, 2017, Thursday // 12:51

Turkey is Ready to Help those Affected by the Floods Near Athens

Turkey is ready to help the victims of the floods near Athens, ANA-MPA news agency reported.

Society » Environment | November 16, 2017, Thursday // 12:35

French President: Europe Steps in to Cover US Shortfall in Funding Climate Science

French president Emmanuel Macron says that Europe will cover any shortfall in funding for the global climate body, the IPCC, BBC reports.

Society » Environment | November 16, 2017, Thursday // 08:52

Municipalities Receive over BGN 440 000 for Education from the State Budget

Municipalities will receive additional funds from the budget of the Ministry of Education and Science.

Society » Education | November 16, 2017, Thursday // 09:42

A Painting by Leonardo da Vinci with a New Record for the Most Expensive Artwork

Leonardo da Vinci's "Savior of the World" was sold for USD 450 million.

Society » Culture | November 16, 2017, Thursday // 09:35

Ancient Thracian Warrior’s Grave Containing Gold Plated Beads Found near Bulgaria’s Black Sea Town Primorsko

A grave of an Ancient Thracian warrior from the 4th-3rd century BC whose funeral inventory contains gold plated ceramic beads has been discovered by archaeologists in a burial mound in Silihlyar, an area near Bulgaria’s Black Sea resort of Primorsko.

Society » Archaeology | November 16, 2017, Thursday // 20:06

Equal Access to Medicines is a Priority for Bulgaria and the Netherlands

Ensuring equal access to medicines for all citizens of the European Union is a priority for both Bulgaria and the Netherlands, the Prime Ministers of the two countries, Boyko Borissov and Mark Rutte, said on 15th of November as quoted by the press office

Society » Health | November 16, 2017, Thursday // 12:52

11 People were Killed in a Plane Crash in Tanzania

Ten passengers and a pilot died after their plane crashed on its way to a tourist destination in a remote area of northern Tanzania, DPA reported.

Society » Incidents | November 16, 2017, Thursday // 12:18

Two Trams Crashed in Sofia, 3 People Checked in a Hospital

Two trams crashed in Sofia this morning.

Society » Incidents | November 16, 2017, Thursday // 12:14

An Austrian Pilot Suffered in an Incident at Sofia Airport

An Austrian pilot suffered during an inspection of a plane at Sofia Airport.

Society » Incidents | November 16, 2017, Thursday // 12:08

Sports

Grigor Dimitrov Will Play His Last ATP Final Group Tournament Match in London on Friday

Grigor Dimitrov will play his last ATP final group tournament match in London on Friday (November 17th), with the start of the meeting at about 22:00, reported bTV.

Sports | November 16, 2017, Thursday // 13:31

Crime

Migrant-Smuggling Gang Caught in Bulgaria

Bulgarian authorities have smashed a gang suspected of smuggling migrants into Western Europe, prosecutors said in a statement on Wednesday.

Crime | November 16, 2017, Thursday // 13:09

Senator Attacked and Stabbed in Chile

Chilean Senator Fulvio Rossi was hospitalized after an unknown perpetrator stabbed him with a knife.

Crime | November 16, 2017, Thursday // 13:02

805 Phone Frauds Since the Beginning of the Year in Bulgaria

The number of telephone frauds registered since the beginning of the year to the end of October was 805, with only 59 people being detained in the operations of the National Police Directorate General, together with various territorial structures of the M

Crime | November 16, 2017, Thursday // 11:46

Spanish Police Bust International Crime Ring for Stealing Cars

POLICE in Spain have arrested 19 people, with a further five still under investigation, for the alleged theft of 85 vehicles, Euroweekly reports.

Crime | November 16, 2017, Thursday // 09:00

World

French Military Says Coalition Opposed IS Withdrawal from Raqqa

France’s military said on Thursday the coalition battling Islamic State in Syria had opposed a deal allowing fighters of the militant group to withdraw from their former bastion of Raqqa, reported Reuters.

World | November 16, 2017, Thursday // 18:19

Turkey, Russia, Iran to hold Syria Summit in Sochi on Nov. 22

Turkey, Russia and Iran will hold a summit to discuss developments in Syria next week in the Russian resort of Sochi, Turkish broadcaster NTV said on Thursday, quoted by Reuters.

World | November 16, 2017, Thursday // 13:27

Same-Sex Marriage May be Law in Australia by Early December

Australian lawmakers on Thursday vowed to push through laws legalizing same-sex marriage by early December, after a national survey found the majority of Australians favored the move, Reuters writes.

World | November 16, 2017, Thursday // 13:25

SpaceX will Launch a Secret Cargo into Space

The SpaceX company of billionaire Elon Musk should later today release a mysterious load into orbit around the Earth, Space.

World | November 16, 2017, Thursday // 11:35

Twitter has Announced that it is Developing a New User Account Verification Program

In a statement, the microblogging network's maintenance team specified that if a person breaks the twitter rules through his behavior, he will be deprived of his status in the social network, expressed by putting a blue badge.

World | November 16, 2017, Thursday // 10:49

November 16 - International Day Without Smoking

Every year the third Thursday of November marks the International Smoking-free Day.

World | November 16, 2017, Thursday // 10:39

Trump: The Situation Around North Korea Requires Urgent Action

The situation around North Korea's nuclear and missile programs requires urgent action, US President Donald Trump said after his Asian tour.

World | November 16, 2017, Thursday // 10:14

Merkel, Facing Long Night, says German Coalition Talks Can Work

Talks on forming a new German coalition government “can work”, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday ahead of a long night of negotiations at which she must forge a three-way alliance or risk seeing her 12-year stint in power come to an end.

World » EU | November 16, 2017, Thursday // 18:09

Aleandar Vucic: EU Wants Binding Document For Full EU Membership

The EU will not allow Serbia to become its full-fledged member without a legally binding document at the end of the process of normalising relations with Pristina, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Thursday, Tanjug reported.

World » EU | November 16, 2017, Thursday // 17:54

The EU has Passed a Law Allowing Blocking of Sites without a Court Order

The European Union voted and adopted a new law that gives additional powers to consumer regulators in the member states.

World » EU | November 16, 2017, Thursday // 13:10

Turkey's Foreign Ministry has Suspended 25% of Diplomats in Post-Coup Probes

Turkey’s foreign ministry has suspended a quarter of its diplomats over suspected ties to last year’s failed coup attempt, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Thursday, Reuters reported.

World » Southeast Europe | November 16, 2017, Thursday // 12:54
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