ARCHIVE - 4 December 2017

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Business

New Rules and Stricter Sanctions for Students who are Late and Absent
International Exhibition MachTech & InnoTech Will Open Doors on March 26-29 in Sofia
The Blueprint Partners the First Edition of Employer Branding Awards in Bulgaria
Facebook Opens a New Office in London
At Bali Airport there was No One to Assist Our Compatriots
Australia to Probe Facebook, Google Over Media Disruption
EU to 'Closely Monitor' Impact of US Tax Reform
Venezuela will Make its own Cryptocurrency
A Bulgarian Service at Viber Promotes Us as a Tourist Destination
Direct Flights Between South Korea and Croatia For 2019

Politics

French President Emmanuel Macron Met the Bulgarian Head of State Rumen Radev at the Elysée Palace
Theresa May will Meet Jean-Claude Juncker
The Chairman of PP GERB is going on a Working Visit to the United States
Head of State Rumen Radev is on an Official Visit to the French Republic
Chairman of the Military Committee Commends Bulgaria For Being a Reliable Ally
Administration of President Donald Trump Intends to Present a New US Security Strategy
Washington is Preparing a New Strategy for National Security
South Korea and the United States Began their Biggest Military Exercises
France Should Know that Iran's Missiles Are Not Negotiable
Within days, the BAS will publish the Belene NPP Report

Society

Bulgaria Abortions Almost Equal Births
Local Taxes and Fees can now be Received by Email
People with Lowest Pensions with 40 leva add-on for Christmas
The Christmas Tree in Sofia will Shine its Lights Tomorrow
The Bulgarian Academy of Science is Deciding how to Continue Protests
Romanians Continued Protests Against Corruption
Rainfall Stops, but Cold is Coming. Warmer Weather will come Around Thursday
Hole near the Road Threatens to Swallow a Bus Stop in Sofia
122 Machines are Ready for the Snow in Sofia
NIMH: Maximum Temperatures Between 3°C and 8°C Today
For the First Time Berlinale will Start with an Animated Film
Visit the Charming Street Library in the Bulgarian City of Varna
Canadian Film Days in Sofia
Quentin Tarantino Announced a Premiere Date for his Upcoming Film
A Woman with a Child Sank into a Lake near the North Tangent
A Man Plowed into a Group of People after a Quarrel in Front of a Bar in New York

Sports

Kubrat Pulev Working Towards Anthony Joshua Fight, Says Nisse Sauerland

Crime

Malta Arrests 10 Over Caruana Galizia Car Bomb Murder
Greek Police Detained a Serb Citizen With 135 kg Cocaine
A 44-Year-Old Woman with 1300 Pills of Ecstasy Was Detained During a Police Action in Sofia
Syrian is the Organizer of the Scheme For Illegal Export of Medicines Abroad

World

Madrid Judge: Former Deputy Prime Minister of Catalonia Remains in Jail
US Withdraws From UN Global Compact on Migration
Robots will Replace 800 Million Workers by 2030
Trump is Close to Recognizing Jerusalem as the Capital of Israel
German SPD Agrees to Talks with Angela Merkel’s Conservatives
Germany Floats Bonus For Rejected Asylum Seekers to Go Home
Turkey Demands ‘Full Solidarity’ From NATO Allies

Novinite Insider

Valdis Dombrovskis: "Bulgaria is Ready for the Eurozone"

Business

New Rules and Stricter Sanctions for Students who are Late and Absent

More serious penalties for students if they are late for class.

Business | December 4, 2017, Monday // 17:01

International Exhibition MachTech & InnoTech Will Open Doors on March 26-29 in Sofia

MachTech Expo retains (from Its beginning in 2009) and develops its specialization in the field of - metal processing and metal-cutting, tools, welding equipment and metrology.

Business | December 4, 2017, Monday // 16:52

Facebook Opens a New Office in London

US company Facebook opens a new office in London this week by making the British capital the most important engineering center outside the US with the creation of 800 jobs, the company said.

Business | December 4, 2017, Monday // 10:25

At Bali Airport there was No One to Assist Our Compatriots

At the Bali International Airport there was no one from the Bulgarian side to assist our compatriots, reported bTV.

Business | December 4, 2017, Monday // 10:19

Australia to Probe Facebook, Google Over Media Disruption

Australia’s competition regulator said on Monday it would investigate whether U.

Business | December 4, 2017, Monday // 09:40

EU to 'Closely Monitor' Impact of US Tax Reform

The European Union “will closely monitor” the impact of the United States’ tax reform adopted by the Senate at the weekend to assess its impact on the U.

Business » Finance | December 4, 2017, Monday // 15:06

Venezuela will Make its own Cryptocurrency

Venezuela will create its own cryptocurrency to fight the US "financial blockade" imposed by the United States.

Business » Finance | December 4, 2017, Monday // 13:49

A Bulgarian Service at Viber Promotes Us as a Tourist Destination

''For the first time all Viber users will be able to get to know the tourist attractions of our country.

Business » Tourism | December 4, 2017, Monday // 13:51

Direct Flights Between South Korea and Croatia For 2019

 The Croatian capital could soon have direct flights to the capital of South Korea.

Business » Tourism | December 4, 2017, Monday // 09:28

Politics

French President Emmanuel Macron Met the Bulgarian Head of State Rumen Radev at the Elysée Palace

French President Emmanuel Macron met the Bulgarian head of state Rumen Radev at the Elysée Palace.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 4, 2017, Monday // 17:21

Theresa May will Meet Jean-Claude Juncker

British Prime Minister Theresa May will have an important meeting today in Brussels with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 4, 2017, Monday // 12:00

The Chairman of PP GERB is going on a Working Visit to the United States

GERB Chairman and Chairman of the Internal Security and Public Order Committee, Tsvetan Tsvetanov, is going on a working visit to Washington, USA, GERB reported.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 4, 2017, Monday // 11:49

Head of State Rumen Radev is on an Official Visit to the French Republic

Head of State Rumen Radev will be from 4 to 6 December on a working visit to the French Republic at the invitation of President Emmanuel Makron, reported BGNES.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 4, 2017, Monday // 09:34

Chairman of the Military Committee Commends Bulgaria For Being a Reliable Ally

General Petr Pavel, Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, visited Bulgaria on 30 Nov-2 Dec.

Politics » Defense | December 4, 2017, Monday // 16:50

Washington is Preparing a New Strategy for National Security

The administration of President Donald Trump intends to present a new US security strategy in the coming weeks, the Wall Street Journal quoted him as saying.

Politics » Defense | December 4, 2017, Monday // 11:45

South Korea and the United States Began their Biggest Military Exercises

South Korea and the United States have begun their largest joint air force exercises so far.

Politics » Defense | December 4, 2017, Monday // 10:35

France Should Know that Iran's Missiles Are Not Negotiable

France should know that Iran’s missile program is not an issue that can be negotiated, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman, Bahram Qassemi, said in an interview with state media on Monday, quoted by Reuters.

Politics » Defense | December 4, 2017, Monday // 10:05

Within days, the BAS will publish the Belene NPP Report

Within a few days, the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences will publish all improved options for Belene NPP on its website.

Politics » Domestic | December 4, 2017, Monday // 16:42

Society

Bulgaria Abortions Almost Equal Births

 The number of abortions in Bulgaria almost equals the number of births.

Society | December 4, 2017, Monday // 14:59

Local Taxes and Fees can now be Received by Email

Real estate owners, who do not want information about their tax obligations to pass through postal or other distribution companies, can receive it directly by electronic means, remind the Municipal Incomes Directorate of Sofia Municipality.

Society | December 4, 2017, Monday // 14:43

People with Lowest Pensions with 40 leva add-on for Christmas

The NSSI will start paying December pensions on December 7th (Thursday), and the elderly with a pension up to BGN 321 will receive a supplement of 40 levs for Christmas.

Society | December 4, 2017, Monday // 14:15

The Christmas Tree in Sofia will Shine its Lights Tomorrow

Tomorrow at 7pm the lights of Sofia's Christmas tree will be lit.

Society | December 4, 2017, Monday // 13:45

The Bulgarian Academy of Science is Deciding how to Continue Protests

The General Assembly of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences should gather to decide how to continue the protests of scientists against the insufficient funding for next year, BNT announced.

Society | December 4, 2017, Monday // 10:40

Romanians Continued Protests Against Corruption

Hundreds of Romanians went yesterday to a new protest in the capital Bucharest, Darik radio reported, citing AP.

Society | December 4, 2017, Monday // 10:26

Rainfall Stops, but Cold is Coming. Warmer Weather will come Around Thursday

During the night the rainfall will stop everywhere and clouds over most areas will be reduced to clear weather.

Society » Environment | December 4, 2017, Monday // 17:39

Hole near the Road Threatens to Swallow a Bus Stop in Sofia

A large hole opened under a bus stop in front of the "Aleksandrovska" hospital in Sofia.

Society » Environment | December 4, 2017, Monday // 15:12

122 Machines are Ready for the Snow in Sofia

122 snowmobiles are already ready to start cleaning the Sofia streets.

Society » Environment | December 4, 2017, Monday // 13:09

NIMH: Maximum Temperatures Between 3°C and 8°C Today

Today, the wind will increase and become northwest bringing temperatures down to a maximum of between 3°C and 8°C, slightly higher in the southeastern regions,  the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) told FOCUS News Agency.

Society » Environment | December 4, 2017, Monday // 10:13

For the First Time Berlinale will Start with an Animated Film

The Berlin Film Festival will be opened on Feb.

Society » Culture | December 4, 2017, Monday // 16:47

Visit the Charming Street Library in the Bulgarian City of Varna

A talented young team of architects and designers have come together to create ‘Rapana’, a street library in the Bulgarian city of Varna.

Society » Culture | December 4, 2017, Monday // 14:00

Canadian Film Days in Sofia

Films with awards and nominations from Cannes and Toronto, from the American Academy and National award "Cesar" and "Canadian Screen" are presented to the Bulgarian audience the upcoming Canadian Film Days under the patronage of the Deputy Prime Minister

Society » Culture | December 4, 2017, Monday // 13:12

Quentin Tarantino Announced a Premiere Date for his Upcoming Film

Renowned American director Quentin Tarantino will release his ninth film on August 9, 2018, when is the 50th anniversary of the murder of actress Sharon Tate, the DPA reported.

Society » Culture | December 4, 2017, Monday // 11:41

A Woman with a Child Sank into a Lake near the North Tangent

Recently, a young woman's trip with her car turned into a nightmare.

Society » Incidents | December 4, 2017, Monday // 15:04

A Man Plowed into a Group of People after a Quarrel in Front of a Bar in New York

A man intentionally drove his car into a group of six people in front of a shisha bar in New York's Queens neighborhood early in the morning on Sunday, reports US media outlets.

Society » Incidents | December 4, 2017, Monday // 13:22

Sports

Kubrat Pulev Working Towards Anthony Joshua Fight, Says Nisse Sauerland

Kubrat Pulev wants to secure another fight with Anthony Joshua after an injury forced him out of their world title clash, says his promoter Nisse Sauerland.

Sports | December 4, 2017, Monday // 15:11

Crime

Malta Arrests 10 Over Caruana Galizia Car Bomb Murder

Police in Malta have arrested 10 Maltese nationals in connection with the car bomb murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, reported BBC.

Crime | December 4, 2017, Monday // 15:13

Greek Police Detained a Serb Citizen With 135 kg Cocaine

Greek police detained a Serb citizen with 135 kg.

Crime | December 4, 2017, Monday // 10:54

A 44-Year-Old Woman with 1300 Pills of Ecstasy Was Detained During a Police Action in Sofia

A 44-year-old woman with 1300 pills of ecstasy was detained in a police action involving staff from the ''Narcotics'' Sector and National Police departments, the Ministry of Interior announced.

Crime | December 4, 2017, Monday // 10:49

Syrian is the Organizer of the Scheme For Illegal Export of Medicines Abroad

A man from Syria is the organizer of the scheme for illegal export of medicines abroad.

Crime | December 4, 2017, Monday // 10:06

World

Madrid Judge: Former Deputy Prime Minister of Catalonia Remains in Jail

The judge of the Spanish Supreme Court, Pablo Lerna, has ordered today to be detained the deputy prime minister of Catalonia, Oriol Junqueras, and three other indictees in connection with the attempt to separate the autonomous region.

World | December 4, 2017, Monday // 17:11

US Withdraws From UN Global Compact on Migration

US President Donald Trump's administration said it was withdrawing the US from an international pact aimed at improving global migration and refugee issues, prompting criticism from the United Nations.

World | December 4, 2017, Monday // 16:49

Robots will Replace 800 Million Workers by 2030

Automation will take up the work of up to 800 million workers worldwide by the year 2030, McKinsey analysts say - a global leader in management consultancy.

World | December 4, 2017, Monday // 13:04

Trump is Close to Recognizing Jerusalem as the Capital of Israel

US President Donald Trump is close to making a decision on the recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, said his son-in-law, Jared Kushner.

World | December 4, 2017, Monday // 11:55

German SPD Agrees to Talks with Angela Merkel’s Conservatives

Germany’s center-left Social Democrats agreed to enter into talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives about possibly forming a new government, according to a report Monday.

World » EU | December 4, 2017, Monday // 15:51

Germany Floats Bonus For Rejected Asylum Seekers to Go Home

The German government wants to encourage rejected asylum seekers to voluntarily return to their home countries with a cash incentive, Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere told newspaper Bild am Sonntag on Sunday, Deutsche Welle reported.

World » EU | December 4, 2017, Monday // 09:29

Turkey Demands ‘Full Solidarity’ From NATO Allies

Ankara demands “full solidarity” from its allies in the fight against terrorism, Turkey’s Permanent Representative to NATO Fatih Ceylan has said, Hurriyet reported.

World » Southeast Europe | December 4, 2017, Monday // 14:58

Novinite Insider

Valdis Dombrovskis: "Bulgaria is Ready for the Eurozone"

"The Bulgarian economy is stable, it should not be difficult for Bulgaria to enter the Eurozone waiting room, but after you are inside, it takes three years for the euro to come into practice.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | December 4, 2017, Monday // 12:09
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