ARCHIVE - 21 November 2017

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Business

EP's Tajani Had Talks with Bulgaria's PM Boyko Borissov
The US Government is Blocking the Mega-deal for Time Warner
Skoda To Start Production Of Electric Vehicles By 2020
Bulgarian Companies have a Chance to Participate in the Construction of the New Hungarian NPP
Bulgaria in the Top 5 in the EU on Export Growth for the Period January-September
Britain has Allowed the Tests of Autonomous Cars
Coming Soon The New Book of Peika.bg: "Mystical Walks Around Bulgaria for Extraordinary Travelers!"

Politics

Merkel is Ready for New Elections
PM Borisov and Serbian President Vucic Discuss Infrastructure Projects
Patria Delivers a New Version of AMVXP to Slovakia as a Part of a Joint Slovak-Finnish 8x8 Vehicle Development Program
Bulgarian Foreign Minister: Europe's Stability and Future Goes Through the European Perspective and the Connectivity of the Western Balkans
Bulgarian PM: Bulgarian People Continue to Believe in the EU
Speaker of The Bulgarian Parliament: The National Assembly and the EP Go Hand in Hand
Protests in Front of All Prisons in the Country are Expected
President of the EP Will Arrive on a Working Visit to Bulgaria

Society

Skype Disappears From App Stores in China
Beyonce is the World's Highest Paid Female Singer
Vitosha Blvd is the 51st Most Expensive Shopping Street in the World
An Asteroid that Visited US From Interstellar Space is One of the Most Elongated Cosmic Objects Known to Science
Inhabitants of Lozenets District are Protesting Against the Construction of a 34-Floor Skyscraper
Eurostat: Almost 50% of Children in Bulgaria Were at Risk of Poverty in 2016
Snow Blocks the Turkish Capital
NIMH: Changing Clouds Over Bulgaria Today, no Significant Rains
Russia Admitted about Radioactive Contamination over Europe in September
LeBron James Produces an Exclusive YouTube Series (Video Trailer)
Archaeologists Find Ancient Thracian Fortress near Bulgaria’s Burgas Bulldozed by Treasure Hunter
Archaeologists have Discovered the Earliest Known Drawings of Dogs (Video)
Explosion in New York Injured 30 People
Turkish Coast Guard Rescues 6 Crewmen From Drifting Ship in Black Sea

Crime

CNN: Nigeria Bombing, 50 Killed in Early Morning Attack on Mosque

Lifestyle

France is Considering a Ban on Smoking in Movies
21st Century Fox in $90 million Settlement Tied to Sexual Harassment Scandal

World

Vucic Promises Russia a "Military-neutral" Serbia
Germany Arrested Six Members of Islamic State Planning an Assassination
Zimbabwe's Parliament Starts Impeachment Process Against Mugabe
In 13 Seconds, the Largest Indoor Stadium in the World was Destroyed (Video)
South Korea, Japan Welcome U.S. Relisting North Korea as Sponsor of Terrorism
North Korea Bans Alcohol and Entertainment During Group Gatherings
Google has Declared War on the Russian Sites Sputnik and RT
US to Scrap Haitian Immigrants' Protected Status
Iranian President Declares End of Islamic State
Zimbabwe's Former Vice-President Urges Mugabe to Quit Now
The Pentagon: The Taliban Control at Least a Third of Afghanistan
South Korea says U.S. Designation of North Korea as Terrorist Sponsor to Contribute to Decentralization
The European Institutions Agreed to Abolish Geo-blocking
Amsterdam and Paris will Host Two European Agencies after Brexit
Brussels will Propose to Start Negotiations with Macedonia Next Year about Joining the EU
Turkey Arrests FETÖ-Linked Suspects, 3 of Them are Bulgarians
A joint Meeting of the Macedonian and Serbian Government will be Held Early Next Year
Greek Island on Strike in Protest Against Becoming Migrant 'Prison'
Russia's Putin Hosts Syria's Assad For Talks

Business

EP's Tajani Had Talks with Bulgaria's PM Boyko Borissov

In the morning, Tajani had talks with Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Boyko Borissov, reported the Bulgarian National Television.

Business | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 15:33

The US Government is Blocking the Mega-deal for Time Warner

The US Department of Justice is blocking a billions of dollars deal for the merger of Time Warner with the AT & T communications concern, Bloomberg reports.

Business | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 12:27

Skoda To Start Production Of Electric Vehicles By 2020

Skoda Auto is going to produce models that run purely on electric at their Mlada Boleslav site.

Business | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 09:28

Bulgarian Companies have a Chance to Participate in the Construction of the New Hungarian NPP

Bulgarian companies have the chance to participate in the construction of the new Hungarian NPP Paks-2.

Business » Energy | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 13:27

Bulgaria in the Top 5 in the EU on Export Growth for the Period January-September

For the first nine months of the year, exports of goods from Bulgaria increased by 14% compared to the same period of the previous year and amounted to EUR 19.

Business » Industry | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 15:44

Britain has Allowed the Tests of Autonomous Cars

Fully autonomous vehicles with no pedals, steering wheel, exterior mirrors and cab driver will appear on the UK roads in 2021.

Business » Industry | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 11:49

Coming Soon The New Book of Peika.bg: "Mystical Walks Around Bulgaria for Extraordinary Travelers!"

                  The new edition will be released in December

Business » Tourism | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 16:51

Politics

Merkel is Ready for New Elections

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she was ready to lead her party to a possible new election for the Bundestag instead of risking forming an unstable minority government.

Politics | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 08:59

PM Borisov and Serbian President Vucic Discuss Infrastructure Projects

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic thanked Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov for Sofia's support for Serbia's European road.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 09:57

Patria Delivers a New Version of AMVXP to Slovakia as a Part of a Joint Slovak-Finnish 8x8 Vehicle Development Program

The Slovak and Finnish Ministries of Defense have agreed on a joint 8x8 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) development program, and Patria has been selected to deliver a new prototype version of AMVXP 8x8 chassis as part of the program.

Politics » Defense | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 10:09

Bulgarian Foreign Minister: Europe's Stability and Future Goes Through the European Perspective and the Connectivity of the Western Balkans

''I took part in a meeting with the delegation headed by EU Parliament Speaker Antonio Tajani.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 11:03

Bulgarian PM: Bulgarian People Continue to Believe in the EU

''It is a great honor for us to be here.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 10:33

Speaker of The Bulgarian Parliament: The National Assembly and the EP Go Hand in Hand

''The National Assembly and the European Parliament (EP) go hand in hand.

Politics » Domestic | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 15:27

Protests in Front of All Prisons in the Country are Expected

After employees of the prisons in Sofia, Stara Zagora and Burgas have already expressed their  dissatisfaction with the low salaries in the sector, two more prisons will follow their example today.

Politics » Domestic | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 11:18

President of the EP Will Arrive on a Working Visit to Bulgaria

The President of the European Parliament, Antonio Tajani, and the presidents of the eight political groups in the European Parliament, will arrive on a working visit to Bulgaria.

Politics » Domestic | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 08:48

Society

Skype Disappears From App Stores in China

Skype, Microsoft Corp’s internet phone call and messaging service, has been unavailable for download from a number of app stores in China, including Apple Inc‘s, for almost a month, New York Times reported on Tuesday, quoted by Reuters.

Society | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 15:37

Beyonce is the World's Highest Paid Female Singer

Beyonce is the world's highest paid female singer.

Society | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 11:28

Vitosha Blvd is the 51st Most Expensive Shopping Street in the World

New Bond Street in London is the most expensive shopping street in Europe.

Society | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 10:55

An Asteroid that Visited US From Interstellar Space is One of the Most Elongated Cosmic Objects Known to Science

An asteroid that visited us from interstellar space is one of the most elongated cosmic objects known to science, a study has shown, reported BBC.

Society | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 10:46

Inhabitants of Lozenets District are Protesting Against the Construction of a 34-Floor Skyscraper

The inhabitants of Lozenets district are protesting against the construction of a 34-floor skyscraper next to their blocks.

Society | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 09:15

Eurostat: Almost 50% of Children in Bulgaria Were at Risk of Poverty in 2016

In 2016, almost half of the children in Bulgaria were at risk of poverty or social exclusion, European Union statistics agency Eurostat said in a report published to mark Universal Children's Day on 20th of November.

Society | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 09:09

Snow Blocks the Turkish Capital

The first snow of the season in high places in Ankara, and torrential rains in the lower parts of the Turkish capital, confused the daily rhythm of life, Turkish NTV television reported.

Society » Environment | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 14:36

NIMH: Changing Clouds Over Bulgaria Today, no Significant Rains

 There will be changing cloudiness over the country today, often substantial in the afternoon, but without significant rains.

Society » Environment | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 09:24

Russia Admitted about Radioactive Contamination over Europe in September

Russian authorities have confirmed that there has been increased radioactivity in the country, the Guardian reported.

Society » Environment | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 08:39

LeBron James Produces an Exclusive YouTube Series (Video Trailer)

Basketball star Lebron James becomes the next big name to make video content for YouTube, reports kaldata.

Society » Culture | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 12:44

Archaeologists Find Ancient Thracian Fortress near Bulgaria’s Burgas Bulldozed by Treasure Hunter

An Ancient Thracian fortress from the Late Hellenistic Period (2th-1st century BC) has been discovered by archaeologists near the town of Izvor, Burgas District, in Southeast Bulgaria, after the site had been damaged by a treasure hunter.

Society » Archaeology | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 21:25

Archaeologists have Discovered the Earliest Known Drawings of Dogs (Video)

German archaeologists have discovered rock paintings of 8,000-year-old dogs in Saudi Arabia, the Daily Mail reported.

Society » Archaeology | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 12:37

Explosion in New York Injured 30 People

Two explosions and a subsequent fire erupted in a cosmetics factory in New York, Dailymail reported.

Society » Incidents | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 13:01

Turkish Coast Guard Rescues 6 Crewmen From Drifting Ship in Black Sea

Turkish Coast Guard teams rescued six crew members from a Russian cargo ship Tuesday after the vessel issued an emergency call off the Black Sea coast, Daily Sabah reported.

Society » Incidents | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 11:32

Crime

CNN: Nigeria Bombing, 50 Killed in Early Morning Attack on Mosque

At least 50 people were killed on Tuesday in a suicide bomb attack at a mosque in northern Nigeria, police told CNN.

Crime | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 13:40

Lifestyle

France is Considering a Ban on Smoking in Movies

French cinema is full of images of stars such as Bridget Bardo and Gerard Depardio, who impress with a cool vision, reinforced by a cigarette in one hand.

Lifestyle | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 14:14

21st Century Fox in $90 million Settlement Tied to Sexual Harassment Scandal

Twenty-First Century Fox Inc has reached a $90 million settlement of shareholder claims arising from the sexual harassment scandal at its Fox News Channel, which cost the jobs of longtime news chief Roger Ailes and anchor Bill O‘Reilly, reported Reuters.

Lifestyle | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 14:09

World

Vucic Promises Russia a "Military-neutral" Serbia

Serbia will remain a military-neutral state.

World | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 16:15

Germany Arrested Six Members of Islamic State Planning an Assassination

German police have arrested six Syrians suspected of terrorism in an operation in several cities across the country.

World | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 15:48

Zimbabwe's Parliament Starts Impeachment Process Against Mugabe

Zimbabwe’s parliament began an impeachment process against President Robert Mugabe on Tuesday that looks set to bring his domination of a country he has ruled since independence nearly four decades ago to an ignominious end, Reuters writes.

World | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 15:39

In 13 Seconds, the Largest Indoor Stadium in the World was Destroyed (Video)

Only 13 seconds were enough to blow up the whole structure of the largest indoor stadium in the world - the Georgia Dome.

World | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 15:38

South Korea, Japan Welcome U.S. Relisting North Korea as Sponsor of Terrorism

South Korea and Japan on Tuesday welcomed U.

World | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 14:11

North Korea Bans Alcohol and Entertainment During Group Gatherings

North Korea leader Kim Jong-un keeps his citizens under strict control as we judge in the stories of people fleeing the country, but now he tightens his control even further, forbidding even alcohol and songs, according to Fox News.

World | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 13:54

Google has Declared War on the Russian Sites Sputnik and RT

Google restricted access to Russian media news Sputnik and RT.

World | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 12:31

US to Scrap Haitian Immigrants' Protected Status

The US is to terminate a programme that gives more than 50,000 immigrants from Haiti protection against deportation, reported BBC.

World | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 11:28

Iranian President Declares End of Islamic State

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani declared the end of Islamic State on Tuesday in an address broadcast live on state TV, reported Reuters.

World | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 11:07

Zimbabwe's Former Vice-President Urges Mugabe to Quit Now

Zimbabwe's former vice-president, whose sacking led to last week's army takeover, has urged President Robert Mugabe to resign immediately, reported BBC.

World | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 10:31

The Pentagon: The Taliban Control at Least a Third of Afghanistan

The Taliban are controlling not less than a third of Afghanistan, the Pentagon has admitted, reports sega.

World | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 10:30

South Korea says U.S. Designation of North Korea as Terrorist Sponsor to Contribute to Decentralization

South Korea’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday the United States’ decision to put North Korea back on a list of state sponsors of terrorism is expected to contribute to the peaceful decentralization of the North, Reuters reported.

World | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 08:45

The European Institutions Agreed to Abolish Geo-blocking

The European Parliament, the Council of the EU and the European Commission have reached a political agreement to eliminate the unjustified blockade of a geographical principle for Internet users, which is an important part of building a digital single mar

World » EU | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 16:38

Amsterdam and Paris will Host Two European Agencies after Brexit

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) moved to Amsterdam and the European Banking Authority (EBA) - in Paris.

World » EU | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 11:33

Brussels will Propose to Start Negotiations with Macedonia Next Year about Joining the EU

A lot of progress has been made in Macedonia, the European Commission and the EU member states are now seeing more positives about the country's situation and the opportunity to start the accession talks.

World » EU | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 09:50

Turkey Arrests FETÖ-Linked Suspects, 3 of Them are Bulgarians

At least 28 suspects have been arrested across Turkey on Tuesday over suspected links to the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETÖ), according to security officials.

World » Southeast Europe | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 15:43

A joint Meeting of the Macedonian and Serbian Government will be Held Early Next Year

A joint meeting of the Macedonian and Serbian government will be held early next year.

World » Southeast Europe | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 15:25

Greek Island on Strike in Protest Against Becoming Migrant 'Prison'

Residents on the Greek island of Lesbos went on strike on Monday to protest against European policies they say have turned it into a “prison” for migrants and refugees, reported Reuters.

World » Southeast Europe | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 11:13

Russia's Putin Hosts Syria's Assad For Talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad to talk about the need to move from military operations to the search for a political solution to Syria’s conflict, the Kremlin said on Tuesday, reported Reuters.

World » Russia | November 21, 2017, Tuesday // 09:07
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