ARCHIVE - 6 December 2017

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Business

Mexico is Preparing to Export Millions of Flowers for Christmas
6,500 Strangers Club Together to Save Crumbling French Castle
Sofia is Becoming more and more Attractive to Investors
EU Executive Proposes Deeper Euro Zone Integration to Unite EU
Facebook Launches a Version of Messenger For Young Children
Sofia is Already in the "Investment Ratings" Group
Tsipras: Greece is Standing on its Feet!

Politics

An Attack Against Theresa May was Prevented in England
The Visit of President Radev to France Ends with a Flight with "Rafale" Fighter Jet
US and South Korean Planes Bombed a Polygon near the DPRK
New Rules for Registration of Vehicles Coming into Force on December 27
Proposal: People with Diabetes, High Blood Pressure and Heart Problems Can Not Drive
Parliament to Discuss Measures Against Radical Islam
The National Assembly to Host a Conference on "The Biosimilar Medicines - Present and Future for Sustainable Health Care"
MPs to Discuss Today the Updated National Security Strategy

Society

#MeToo is "Personality of the Year" According to Time Magazine
Bulgaria with Help for the Flood-stricken Albania
10,000 People who Refused to Work have been Suspended from Receiving Social Benefits
The Cabinet has Allocated BGN 940,000 to Repair the Zograf Monastery
''Christmas Fairy'' with a Retro Tram Starts on December 18th
The Christmas Tree of Sofia Shines with 30 Thousand Lights
Around Hundred People with T-shirts of Bulgartabac Protest in Sofia
Nikulden, the day of St. Nicholas Day Marked in Bulgaria on Wednesday
27,000 People were Evacuated in California due to Forest Fires
NIMH: Changing Clouds Today, Maximum Temperatures of 5-10°C
Pirogov Hospital Continues to Operate Despite the Protests
Singer Johnny Hallyday Dies Aged 74
Trains Collided near Dusseldorf, there are Dozens Injured

Sports

Russia will Appeal the IOC's Decision
Russia Banned From Winter Olympics

Crime

Swedish Police Bust International Begging Ring

World

The First London Electric Cabs are now on the Streets
The Pope has Called for Respect for the Status quo in Jerusalem
The US Senate Approved Kirstjen Nielsen as Secretary of Homeland Security
Trump to Recognize Jerusalem as Israel's Capital
The European Parliament Reassured: We will not Forbid Döner Kebabs
Russia's Putin Says to Decide Soon if He Will Run For Re-Election
Eva Maydell: Digital Technologies are Moving with the Free Movement of Data in the Union
Turkey Warns U.S. that Jerusalem Embassy Move is 'Grave Mistake'
Police Detain 26 ISIL Suspects in Istanbul
Russia's Putin Says Will Seek New Presidential Term in 2018

Novinite Insider

Tim Chambers, the Englishman who Changed the Fate of a Bulgarian Village

Business

Mexico is Preparing to Export Millions of Flowers for Christmas

Christmas is approaching, and the holiday comes with the idea of ​​decoration and gifts.

Business | December 6, 2017, Wednesday // 17:23

6,500 Strangers Club Together to Save Crumbling French Castle

Thousands of people have joined together in a crowdfunded effort to save a 13th century French castle.

Business | December 6, 2017, Wednesday // 17:21

Sofia is Becoming more and more Attractive to Investors

On the day of the banker - Nikulden - Sofia received an investment rating from the S & P Global Ratings international rating agency.

Business | December 6, 2017, Wednesday // 17:06

EU Executive Proposes Deeper Euro Zone Integration to Unite EU

The European Commission proposed on Wednesday ideas for deeper euro zone integration in an effort to help unite the broader European Union, as eurosceptic sentiment grows across the EU and Britain prepares to leave the EU in 2019.

Business | December 6, 2017, Wednesday // 16:40

Facebook Launches a Version of Messenger For Young Children

Facebook today announced a new version of its Messenger chat app designed for children ages six to 12.

Business | December 6, 2017, Wednesday // 14:21

Sofia is Already in the "Investment Ratings" Group

The international rating agency Standard & Poor's (S & P Global Ratings) increased Sofia's long-term credit rating from BB + to BBB- with a stable outlook.

Business | December 6, 2017, Wednesday // 11:50

Tsipras: Greece is Standing on its Feet!

Greece is on its feet, 2018 will be the year of the country's turn, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on the occasion of the annual conference of the Greek-American Chamber dedicated to the Greek economy.

Business » Finance | December 6, 2017, Wednesday // 17:12

Politics

An Attack Against Theresa May was Prevented in England

Assassination attempt on the British Prime Minister Theresa May was prevented, English media reported.

Politics | December 6, 2017, Wednesday // 10:55

The Visit of President Radev to France Ends with a Flight with "Rafale" Fighter Jet

''Bulgaria has the potential to attract French investors from leading companies'', Head of State Rumen Radev said after a meeting in Paris with representatives of the French business.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 6, 2017, Wednesday // 10:06

US and South Korean Planes Bombed a Polygon near the DPRK

US B-1B bombers have been flying over the Korean Peninsula this morning, within the framework of the large scale military exercise conducted jointly with the South Korean army.

Politics » Defense | December 6, 2017, Wednesday // 11:07

New Rules for Registration of Vehicles Coming into Force on December 27

As of December 27, car dealers will no longer be required to submit a purchase contract to the Traffic Police.

Politics » Domestic | December 6, 2017, Wednesday // 16:15

Proposal: People with Diabetes, High Blood Pressure and Heart Problems Can Not Drive

People with diabetes, high blood pressure and heart problems can not drive - these are part of the rules set out in the draft new Health Ministry.

Politics » Domestic | December 6, 2017, Wednesday // 11:02

Parliament to Discuss Measures Against Radical Islam

Several important bills have to be on the agenda today, according to bTV.

Politics » Domestic | December 6, 2017, Wednesday // 10:12

The National Assembly to Host a Conference on "The Biosimilar Medicines - Present and Future for Sustainable Health Care"

The National Assembly will host a conference on "The Biosimilar Medicines - Present and Future for Sustainable Health Care", reported BGNES.

Politics » Domestic | December 6, 2017, Wednesday // 09:53

MPs to Discuss Today the Updated National Security Strategy

At a regular government meeting, ministers will look at the updated national security strategy, BGNES reported.

Politics » Domestic | December 6, 2017, Wednesday // 09:41

Society

#MeToo is "Personality of the Year" According to Time Magazine

The Social Movement to Combat Sexual Abuse #MeToo was chosen to be the winner of this year's award of Time magazine "Personality of the Year".

Society | December 6, 2017, Wednesday // 17:35

Bulgaria with Help for the Flood-stricken Albania

Aid of about BGN 70 000 provides Bulgaria to the flood-hit Albania, the Ministry of Interior announced.

Society | December 6, 2017, Wednesday // 17:28

10,000 People who Refused to Work have been Suspended from Receiving Social Benefits

7104 socially disadvantaged people have been left without aid for 2 months because they have refused to do community work without a good reason.

Society | December 6, 2017, Wednesday // 16:30

The Cabinet has Allocated BGN 940,000 to Repair the Zograf Monastery

On Wednesday, the government granted an extra 940 000 leva to the Council of Ministers' budget for the "Religions" Directorate to carry out finishing works and building communications in the southern wing of St.

Society | December 6, 2017, Wednesday // 16:11

''Christmas Fairy'' with a Retro Tram Starts on December 18th

On December 18th at 14:30 on "Vazrazhdane" Square will start "Christmas Fairy - 2017".

Society | December 6, 2017, Wednesday // 14:52

The Christmas Tree of Sofia Shines with 30 Thousand Lights

The Christmas tree of Sofia officially was presented on Tuesday night next to the National Palace of Culture.

Society | December 6, 2017, Wednesday // 12:10

Around Hundred People with T-shirts of Bulgartabac Protest in Sofia

Around hundred people dressed in white T-shirts with the inscription "Bulgartabac" positioned themselves in front of the offices of the online editions of "Dnevnik" and "Capital" this morning and blocked Ivan Vazov Street as part of a protest in downtown

Society | December 6, 2017, Wednesday // 11:37

Nikulden, the day of St. Nicholas Day Marked in Bulgaria on Wednesday

The Day of St Nicholas (Nikola), also known as Wonderworker, the patron of fisherman, sailors, merchants and bankers, is being marked nationwide by Orthodox Christians in Bulgaria on Wednesday, December 06.

Society | December 6, 2017, Wednesday // 09:47

27,000 People were Evacuated in California due to Forest Fires

At least 27,000 people have been evacuated because of forest fires that can not be controlled for more than 24 hours ago.

Society » Environment | December 6, 2017, Wednesday // 11:02

NIMH: Changing Clouds Today, Maximum Temperatures of 5-10°C

There will be changing clouds today.

Society » Environment | December 6, 2017, Wednesday // 09:34

Pirogov Hospital Continues to Operate Despite the Protests

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Society » Health | December 6, 2017, Wednesday // 11:57

Singer Johnny Hallyday Dies Aged 74

The French rock star and actor Johnny Hallyday has died aged 74.

Society » Obituaries | December 6, 2017, Wednesday // 09:58

Trains Collided near Dusseldorf, there are Dozens Injured

Freight and passenger train collided this night in the city of Meerbusch, near Dusseldorf, in the German province of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Society » Incidents | December 6, 2017, Wednesday // 10:46

Sports

Russia will Appeal the IOC's Decision

The president of the Russian Olympic Committee, Alexander Zhukov, said local athletes are planning to appeal to the Sports Court of Arbitration (CAC) for the punishment imposed by the International Olympic Committee, bTV said.

Sports | December 6, 2017, Wednesday // 14:08

Russia Banned From Winter Olympics

Russia’s Olympic team has been barred from the 2018 Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

Sports | December 6, 2017, Wednesday // 10:16

Crime

Swedish Police Bust International Begging Ring

A large group of people have been detained in Sweden after police launched an offensive against a begging ring in the south of the country which allegedly transported Bulgarian citizens to Sweden in order to beg, then took their earnings, The Local report

Crime | December 6, 2017, Wednesday // 09:54

World

The First London Electric Cabs are now on the Streets

The first black electric-powered taxis are now on the streets of London in pursuance of the new pollution abatement regulation in the British capital, the France press reported.

World | December 6, 2017, Wednesday // 13:56

The Pope has Called for Respect for the Status quo in Jerusalem

Hours before US President Donald Trump delivers a long-awaited keynote that, according to a number of analysts, will put a point on Washington's nearly 70-year-old political line for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the Roman Catholic Church leader said

World | December 6, 2017, Wednesday // 12:30

The US Senate Approved Kirstjen Nielsen as Secretary of Homeland Security

US Senate upgrades security expert Kirstjen Nielsen to Secretary of Homeland Security by 62 to 37 votes, DPA reported.

World | December 6, 2017, Wednesday // 12:15

Trump to Recognize Jerusalem as Israel's Capital

President Donald Trump will announce on Wednesday that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and will move its embassy there, breaking with longtime U.

World | December 6, 2017, Wednesday // 09:36

The European Parliament Reassured: We will not Forbid Döner Kebabs

The European Parliament may veto the European Commission's legislative proposal to allow the use of phosphate additives in frozen meat (including Döners) because of health concerns.

World » EU | December 6, 2017, Wednesday // 15:59

Russia's Putin Says to Decide Soon if He Will Run For Re-Election

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday he would decide very soon whether to run for re-election next year, something he is widely expected to do and comfortably win, Reuters writes.

World » EU | December 6, 2017, Wednesday // 14:51

Eva Maydell: Digital Technologies are Moving with the Free Movement of Data in the Union

The Bulgarian MEP from GERB / ​​EPP Eva Maydell met the Polish Minister of Digitization Christoph Schubert on Tuesday, December 5 in Brussels, reports 24chasa.

World » EU | December 6, 2017, Wednesday // 12:25

Turkey Warns U.S. that Jerusalem Embassy Move is 'Grave Mistake'

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said on Wednesday that it would be a “grave mistake” for the United States to move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem and that he had warned U.

World » Southeast Europe | December 6, 2017, Wednesday // 12:01

Police Detain 26 ISIL Suspects in Istanbul

At least 26 foreigners have been detained for their suspected links to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in counterterror operations in Istanbul, police sources said on Dec.

World » Southeast Europe | December 6, 2017, Wednesday // 11:47

Russia's Putin Says Will Seek New Presidential Term in 2018

(Reuters) Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Wednesday he would seek re-election in March 2018, a contest opinion polls show he will comfortably win, setting the stage for him to extend his dominance of Russia’s political landscape into a third

World » Russia | December 6, 2017, Wednesday // 16:43

Novinite Insider

Tim Chambers, the Englishman who Changed the Fate of a Bulgarian Village

16 years ago, the village of Brashten in the Dospat region, with nearly a thousand inhabitants, was like all the others in the Rhodope Mountains, with a record number of unemployed, after the small workshops were closed down after the rise of democracy.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | December 6, 2017, Wednesday // 14:17
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