ARCHIVE - 23 November 2017

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Business

Apple Supplier Stops Students' Illegal Overtime at iPhone X Factory
The Decrease of Exports to Russia are due to the Poor Russian Economy, not because of Sanctions
The Bulgarian Glass Industry is to be Represented by the “Association of Glass Producers in Bulgaria”
The e-mobile Industry in Bulgaria has a Shortage of over 500 Specialists
Ryanair Announces Their New Destination From Burgas
47 500 Tourists Visited Bulgaria For Treatment Purposes
Bulgarian Buyers of Holiday Properties in our Country have Leveled with the Russians

Politics

Romanian Government Survives Censure Motion
Surprise! Turkish President with First Visit to Greece in 65 Years
The Leaders of Russia, Turkey and Iran Discussed the Crisis in Syria
Roaming Prices Between Bulgaria and Macedonia Will Become Cheaper
Bulgaria and the Republic of Macedonia will Exchange Cartographic and Geodetic Data
Bulgarian PM: For Me, the Western Balkan Countries Are Priority
First Joint Meeting of the Governments of Bulgaria and Macedonia Will be Held Today
Surprising Checks in Stores about Christmas Decorations and Fireworks
Gallup: 79% of Bulgarians do not Want Early Elections
Prison Officers from Plovdiv Hold Protest
Bulgaria’s Jan-Oct New Light Commercial Vehicle Registrations Rise
Strasbourg Court Decided on EUR 462,000 for the Blue House in Plovdiv
Over BGN 20mln Have Been Invested in Increasing Road Safety Over the Past Year
MPs Elected Emil Hristov from GERB as Deputy Chairman of the National Assembly

Society

An International Team of Veterinarians Examines the Lions in Razgrad
New Automated Ticketing System in Varna's Public Transport
5 Tips for Shopping on Black Friday
A Child Named Anıl was Recorded in the Passport as Anal, Parents are Shocked!
Tesla has Completed Construction of the World’s Largest Lithium Ion Battery in Australia
Facebook will Show Users what Russian Propaganda They Liked or Followed
The United States Today Celebrates Thanksgiving
Global Climate Change is Now Affecting Bulgarian Raspberry Yield
NIMH: It will be Mostly Sunny Over Most of the Country Today
Magnitude 5 Earthquake Strikes Southwest Turkey
Early Iron Age, Late Roman Settlement with Bi-ritual Necropolis Discovered in Southwest Bulgaria
The Constitutional Court of Italy has Voted for Mandatory Vaccines
60,000 People in Bulgaria Suffer From Eating Disorders
Roma Ghetto in Southern Bulgarian City Struggling with Hepatitis A Outbreak

Crime

Three Young Men were Stabbed in Front of a Club in Blagoevgrad

Lifestyle

Hollywood Star Gerard Butler Adopted a Puppy From Bulgaria

World

U.N. Urges Australia to Protect Refugees at Papua New Guinea Camp
IS Beheads 15 of Its Own Fighters
Myanmar and Bangladesh have Reached an Agreement to Return the Rohingya Refugees
Children in Russia go to School at -50 °C
YouTube will Fight Videos, which Exploit Children
Electric Cars with a Record Increase in Sales due to China
Zimbabwe's Mugabe Granted Immunity as Part of Resignation Deal
Now it is "Critical Phase" for the Lost Argentine Submarine
Iraqi Forces Launch Operation to Clear Desert Bordering Syria of IS
Waiting for May, Brussels Eyes December Brexit Deal
Europe Strengthens Security Measures Around the Christmas Bazaars
Spain Sends Migrant Arrivals to Unfinished Prison

Business

Apple Supplier Stops Students' Illegal Overtime at iPhone X Factory

Foxconn has faced several allegations of poor treatment of workers at its Chinese factories.

Business | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 15:41

The Decrease of Exports to Russia are due to the Poor Russian Economy, not because of Sanctions

The decline in Bulgaria's exports to Russia in the last four years is due to the problems of the Russian economy and not becuase the EU sanctions against Russia.

Business | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 14:57

The Bulgarian Glass Industry is to be Represented by the “Association of Glass Producers in Bulgaria”

The “Association of Glass Producers in Bulgaria” brings together the members of glass industry in Bulgaria.

Business | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 14:03

The e-mobile Industry in Bulgaria has a Shortage of over 500 Specialists

As a result, electrical mobility sector in Bulgaria has a shortage of more than 500 specialists, which necessitates strengthening and expanding the training through the opening of specialties in new schools, reports mediapool.

Business » Industry | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 17:30

Ryanair Announces Their New Destination From Burgas

When in September the Irish airline Ryanair announced the great news that it opened its permanent base in Burgas as the routes are expected to serve over 250,000 customers annually, the news came out for their new destination.

Business » Tourism | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 16:33

47 500 Tourists Visited Bulgaria For Treatment Purposes

For the period January-September 2017 visits of foreign tourists for treatment purposes were about 26,300.

Business » Tourism | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 13:53

Bulgarian Buyers of Holiday Properties in our Country have Leveled with the Russians

Bulgarian buyers have already leveled out with Russians who signed holiday properties deals in 2017, sega reported.

Business » Tourism | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 12:45

Politics

Romanian Government Survives Censure Motion

A censure motion against Romania's cabinet led by Mihai Tudose failed on Thursday as opposition lacked enough votes and the governing coalition did not vote, reports seenews.

Politics | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 17:19

Surprise! Turkish President with First Visit to Greece in 65 Years

Recep Tayyip Erdogan will be the first Turkish president to visit Greece for the past 65 years, Turkey's Deputy Prime Minister Hakan Chavushoglu said, quoted by the Anatolian agency.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 17:57

The Leaders of Russia, Turkey and Iran Discussed the Crisis in Syria

The crisis in Syria has entered a "new phase".

Politics » Diplomacy | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 16:28

Roaming Prices Between Bulgaria and Macedonia Will Become Cheaper

Roaming prices between Bulgaria and Macedonia will be reduced.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 15:38

Bulgaria and the Republic of Macedonia will Exchange Cartographic and Geodetic Data

The Republic of Bulgaria and Republic of Macedonia will exchange cartographic, geodetic data and cadastral materials.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 15:07

Bulgarian PM: For Me, the Western Balkan Countries Are Priority

"We are now starting to build the highway here," Borisov announced, talking about  Strumica-Petrich highway, reported BGNES.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 13:44

First Joint Meeting of the Governments of Bulgaria and Macedonia Will be Held Today

First joint meeting of the governments of Bulgaria and Macedonia - the meeting of the two cabinets will be held in Strumica today.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 10:19

Surprising Checks in Stores about Christmas Decorations and Fireworks

Inspections of garlands, lights and Christmas decorations are being launched by the trade inspectors of the State Agency for Metrology and Technical Surveillance, reports BNT.

Politics » Domestic | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 17:24

Gallup: 79% of Bulgarians do not Want Early Elections

79% of Bulgarians do not want early elections.

Politics » Domestic | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 16:58

Prison Officers from Plovdiv Hold Protest

Prison officers from the prison and remand centre in Bulgaria’s second largest city of Plovdiv ateged a protest in the morning on 23rd of November in demand of higher wages and better working conditions.

Politics » Domestic | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 16:04

Bulgaria’s Jan-Oct New Light Commercial Vehicle Registrations Rise

Registrations of new light commercial vehicles in Bulgaria rose by 21.

Politics » Domestic | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 14:02

Strasbourg Court Decided on EUR 462,000 for the Blue House in Plovdiv

A record 462,000 euros will have paid by Bulgaria to the owners of one of the most beautiful houses in the Old Town of Plovdiv - Pavlova or Blue house.

Politics » Domestic | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 13:57

Over BGN 20mln Have Been Invested in Increasing Road Safety Over the Past Year

Over BGN 20 million have been invested in increasing road safety over the past year - for new signs, markings, fences and signs on the roads, calculated the Road Infrastructure Agency.

Politics » Domestic | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 10:00

MPs Elected Emil Hristov from GERB as Deputy Chairman of the National Assembly

MPs elected Emil Hristov from GERB as Deputy Chairman of the National Assembly, BGNES reported.

Politics » Domestic | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 09:52

Society

An International Team of Veterinarians Examines the Lions in Razgrad

An international team of veterinarians of the Four Paws Foundation is looking at the lions at the zoo in Razgrad today.

Society | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 17:34

New Automated Ticketing System in Varna's Public Transport

A new automated ticket system in the city transport of Varna was launched for number 10 line of the municipal transport scheme, reports BNT.

Society | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 16:55

5 Tips for Shopping on Black Friday

For another year, many stores and merchants in Bulgaria will join the so-called Black Friday, making discounts on their goods on the last Friday of November.

Society | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 16:13

A Child Named Anıl was Recorded in the Passport as Anal, Parents are Shocked!

A real shock came to the parents of a child after they decided to issue a passport in Kardzhali.

Society | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 15:59

Tesla has Completed Construction of the World’s Largest Lithium Ion Battery in Australia

Tesla has completed construction of the world’s largest lithium ion battery in Australia, putting it on track to meet a 100-day deadline for switching the battery packs on, the South Australian government said on Thursday, quoted by Reuters.

Society | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 10:57

The United States Today Celebrates Thanksgiving

The United States today celebrates Thanksgiving.

Society | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 10:09

Global Climate Change is Now Affecting Bulgarian Raspberry Yield

Bulgaria continues to rank third in Europe for industrial raspberries.

Society » Environment | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 16:37

NIMH: It will be Mostly Sunny Over Most of the Country Today

It will be mostly sunny over most of the country today.

Society » Environment | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 11:01

Magnitude 5 Earthquake Strikes Southwest Turkey

An earthquake of magnitude 5.

Society » Environment | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 09:56

Early Iron Age, Late Roman Settlement with Bi-ritual Necropolis Discovered in Southwest Bulgaria

A large settlement which was inhabited during the Early Iron Age (ca.

Society » Archaeology | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 22:29

The Constitutional Court of Italy has Voted for Mandatory Vaccines

The Italian Constitutional Court validated a bill voted this summer, which makes it compulsory to place 10 vaccines to enroll children in school, the agencies said.

Society » Health | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 12:30

60,000 People in Bulgaria Suffer From Eating Disorders

60,000 people in Bulgaria suffer from eating disorders, according to unofficial statistics.

Society » Health | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 10:53

Roma Ghetto in Southern Bulgarian City Struggling with Hepatitis A Outbreak

There is boom of infected patients with hepatitis A in Rakovski.

Society » Health | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 10:13

Crime

Three Young Men were Stabbed in Front of a Club in Blagoevgrad

Three young people were stabbed with a knife on their way out of a club in Blagoevgrad.

Crime | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 12:50

Lifestyle

Hollywood Star Gerard Butler Adopted a Puppy From Bulgaria

 

Lifestyle | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 14:06

World

U.N. Urges Australia to Protect Refugees at Papua New Guinea Camp

The United Nations refugee agency called for calm on Thursday after receiving reports of force being used to remove refugees and asylum-seekers from a center closed three weeks ago on Manus Island in Papua New Guinea, reported Reuters.

World | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 16:31

IS Beheads 15 of Its Own Fighters

Islamic State beheaded 15 of its own fighters due to infighting in Afghanistan’s eastern province of Nangarhar, officials said, while a separate suicide attack on Thursday tore into a crowd in the provincial capital, Jalalabad, killing at least eight, rep

World | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 16:06

Myanmar and Bangladesh have Reached an Agreement to Return the Rohingya Refugees

Myanmar and Bangladesh have signed an agreement that will in principle allow the return of rohingya refugees to their country, said official representatives quoted by AFP.

World | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 15:41

Children in Russia go to School at -50 °C

Extremely cold weather does not prevent pupils in the Russian region from going to school, Moscow Times reports, quoted by news.

World | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 15:37

YouTube will Fight Videos, which Exploit Children

YouTube introduced changes to its rules for videos in which all children were removed, reports kaldata.

World | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 15:15

Electric Cars with a Record Increase in Sales due to China

At global level, sales of electric vehicles are record high in the third quarter of this year, world news agencies said.

World | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 14:08

Zimbabwe's Mugabe Granted Immunity as Part of Resignation Deal

Zimbabwe’s former president Robert Mugabe was granted immunity from prosecution and assured that his safety would be protected in his home country as part of a deal that led to his resignation, sources close to the negotiations said on Thursday, cited by 

World | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 13:52

Now it is "Critical Phase" for the Lost Argentine Submarine

The search for the Argentine military submarine lost in the South Atlantic continued for a week and reached a "critical phase".

World | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 12:35

Iraqi Forces Launch Operation to Clear Desert Bordering Syria of IS

Iraqi forces launched an operation on Thursday to clear the desert bordering Syria of Islamic State, a final campaign to rid Iraq of the militant group, the military said in a statement, reported Reuters.

World | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 09:49

Waiting for May, Brussels Eyes December Brexit Deal

 When Theresa May visits Brussels on Friday, EU negotiators will be listening intently for signs the British prime minister is preparing to risk a domestic backlash and raise her offer to secure a Brexit deal in December, Reuters reports.

World | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 09:46

Europe Strengthens Security Measures Around the Christmas Bazaars

Christmas bazaars and holiday festivals around the world prove to be a potential target for terrorists, for which authorities take serious security measures, sega said.

World » EU | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 13:08

Spain Sends Migrant Arrivals to Unfinished Prison

A surge in migration from Algeria to Spain has prompted Spain's interior ministry to summon Algeria's ambassador to explain the phenomenon.

World » EU | November 23, 2017, Thursday // 11:33
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