ARCHIVE - 13 December 2017

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Business

Free of Charge Ice Rink in Varna until mid January
Three Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Japan Intend to Start Production in Bulgaria
Chinese Companies Plan to Open Offices in Bourgas
Keys To Building A Successful Business
Voice of America: Bulgaria Freezes Assets of Independent Media Publisher
Russian Gas Supplies to Italy have Resumed
Metalworking Plant in Vidin has been Put Up For Sale for 34 Bitcoin
More Than 400 Flights Were Canceled at the Airport in Toronto, Canada Due to Heavy Snowfall

Politics

Italy Likely to Hold National Elections on March 4
Alabama Chose a Democratic Senator for the First Time in 25 Years
Arabian Diplomats Block the US Embassy in Sofia
Macedonia will become the 30th member of NATO next year
Putin may Come to Bulgaria, but it will not be on the 3rd of March
Government Approved Additional Funds Up to BGN 19 970 000 to Repair 15 MiG-29 Fighter Jets
Bulgaria has One of the Strongest Employment Growth Rates in the EU for the Quarter
63% of Bulgarians Approve Government's Willingness to Build Belene NPP
Sofia Municipality has Terminated an Order for BGN 40 Million for a Priority Project
Guaranteed Мinimum Income will Rise to BGN 75 From January 1, 2018
5400 Positions in the Bulgarian Army are Vacant
More than 208 000 Unemployed People have Started Work From January to October
MPs will Again Discuss the Budget Law of the National Health Insurance Fund For 2018

Society

An Art Map Will Replace Vitoshka's Fountain
What did Bulgarians Searched on Google the Most in 2017
Bulgaria Climbed 10 Positions in the European Gender Equality Index
How to Select Tires for Winter?
Artificial Intelligence Translates the Language of Chickens
Scientists Discovered Fossils from a Giant Penguin in New Zealand
NIMH: Mostly Sunny with Maximum Temperatures of 11-16°C
Medieval Grave Excavated in Southern Bulgaria
The State is Taking Measures About the Export of Medicines
A Fallen Window from an American Helicopter Injured a Child in a Japanese School

Sports

Dimitrov Dive Volley Named Masters 1000 Golden Hot Shot (Video)

World

In Greece, Refugees Moved from the Islands to the Mainland
Protests in Argentina Against Globalization
Kim Jong-un: I will Make North Korea the Most Powerful Nuclear and Military State in the World
Beijing Made Serious Warning Against a US Military Presence in Taiwan
Sanctions Against Russia will Remain Until they Return the Seized Ukrainian Territories
Donald Trump Signs Directive to Send Astronauts Back to Moon
The MEPs Saved the Döner Kebabs
Kurz Close to Forming New Austrian Right-Wing Government
Europe's Post-Brexit Financial Capital Will be … London
Catalonia crisis – Puigdemont Ready to Go Back if Re-Elected on the 21st of December
Turkey Says World Must Recognise East Jerusalem as Palestinian Capital

Business

Free of Charge Ice Rink in Varna until mid January

For another year the citizens of Varna will enjoy a free ice rink in the city center.

Business | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 16:59

Three Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Japan Intend to Start Production in Bulgaria

Three small and medium-sized enterprises in Japan intend to start production in Bulgaria.

Business | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 16:27

Chinese Companies Plan to Open Offices in Bourgas

Chinese companies are ready to open their offices in Burgas.

Business | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 15:20

Keys To Building A Successful Business

Keys to Building a Successful Business

Business | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 15:14

Voice of America: Bulgaria Freezes Assets of Independent Media Publisher

Bulgaria has frozen assets, property and bank accounts belonging to businessman and media owner Ivo Prokopiev, who said the state was trying to silence the country's independent media.

Business | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 11:12

Russian Gas Supplies to Italy have Resumed

Gas supplies from Russia to Italy, which broke off on Tuesday because of the accident at the Baumgarten Austrian gas distribution center, were resumed last night, Reuters reported.

Business » Energy | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 12:07

Metalworking Plant in Vidin has been Put Up For Sale for 34 Bitcoin

A metalworking plant in the village of Ruzhintsi in Vidin is the first Bulgarian enterprise officially announced for sale, priced in Bitcoin.

Business » Properties | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 15:51

More Than 400 Flights Were Canceled at the Airport in Toronto, Canada Due to Heavy Snowfall

More than 400 flights were canceled at the airport in Toronto, Canada due to heavy snowfall, BGNESreported.

Business » Tourism | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 12:09

Politics

Italy Likely to Hold National Elections on March 4

Italy’s parliament will be dissolved between Christmas and the New Year, a parliamentary source said on Wednesday, opening the way for national elections in early March that look unlikely to throw up a clearcut winner, according to Reuters.

Politics | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 15:33

Alabama Chose a Democratic Senator for the First Time in 25 Years

Democrat Doug Jones, who is a former prosecutor, won the Alabama partial elections for a seat in the US Senate, AP said.

Politics | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 13:03

Arabian Diplomats Block the US Embassy in Sofia

Arab diplomats accredited in Bulgaria issued a joint declaration, reports 24chasa.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 15:43

Macedonia will become the 30th member of NATO next year

Macedonia will become the 30th member of NATO next year, said State Department Director for South and Central Europe Matthew Palmer.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 15:36

Putin may Come to Bulgaria, but it will not be on the 3rd of March

The Russian ambassador in Bulgaria Anatoly Makarov does not rule out a visit by President Vladimir Putin to Bulgaria for celebrations of the 140th anniversary of the Russo-Turkish War, sega reported.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 10:57

Government Approved Additional Funds Up to BGN 19 970 000 to Repair 15 MiG-29 Fighter Jets

The government approved additional funds up to BGN 19 970 000 to repair 15 MiG-29 fighter jets.

Politics » Defense | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 13:54

Bulgaria has One of the Strongest Employment Growth Rates in the EU for the Quarter

Bulgaria is among the member states of the European Union (EU) with the strongest employment growth in the third quarter of the year compared to the second three months.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 13:29

63% of Bulgarians Approve Government's Willingness to Build Belene NPP

63% of Bulgarians approve the government's willingness to build Belene NPP and 26% react negatively to the announcement.

Politics » Domestic | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 17:09

Sofia Municipality has Terminated an Order for BGN 40 Million for a Priority Project

One of the priority projects of the Sofia Municipality for the next year will be delayed.

Politics » Domestic | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 16:14

Guaranteed Мinimum Income will Rise to BGN 75 From January 1, 2018

Guaranteed minimum income will rise to BGN 75 from January 1, 2018, the government decided, reported BGNES.

Politics » Domestic | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 14:00

5400 Positions in the Bulgarian Army are Vacant

More than 5,000 are the vacant positions in the army, reports bTV.

Politics » Domestic | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 11:04

More than 208 000 Unemployed People have Started Work From January to October

More than 208,000 unemployed have started work in the first ten months of 2017, 88% of them were employed in non-subsidized jobs.

Politics » Domestic | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 10:01

MPs will Again Discuss the Budget Law of the National Health Insurance Fund For 2018

MPs will again discuss the budget law of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) for 2018, reported bTV.

Politics » Domestic | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 09:53

Society

An Art Map Will Replace Vitoshka's Fountain

The green heart of Sofia - Vitosha mountain will appear on an art map that will change the fountain of Vitosha boulevard.

Society | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 14:53

What did Bulgarians Searched on Google the Most in 2017

Grigor Dimitrov, Parliamentary Elections, and 50 Shades Darker head top 2017 charts.

Society | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 13:59

Bulgaria Climbed 10 Positions in the European Gender Equality Index

For a period of two years between 2015 and 2017 Bulgaria has moved up 10 places in the European Union's gender equality ranking, reports mediapool.

Society | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 12:00

How to Select Tires for Winter?

Winter is approaching fast and you are probably wondering if your car is adequately equipped.

Society | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 10:50

Artificial Intelligence Translates the Language of Chickens

American scientists have developed an artificial intelligence interpreter of the language of hens to human language, the Life website reported.

Society » Environment | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 15:31

Scientists Discovered Fossils from a Giant Penguin in New Zealand

Fossils found in New Zealand show that an ancient penguin was giant in size - reaching 1.

Society » Environment | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 14:18

NIMH: Mostly Sunny with Maximum Temperatures of 11-16°C

Today it will be sunny during most of the day, with high clouds.

Society » Environment | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 09:42

Medieval Grave Excavated in Southern Bulgaria

Archaeology in Bulgaria reports that researchers led by Maya Martinova of the Plovdiv Museum of Archaeology found an arrow in the chest area of a skeleton dating to the eleventh or twelfth century A.

Society » Archaeology | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 11:10

The State is Taking Measures About the Export of Medicines

The Council of Ministers adopted legislative changes to curb the illegal parallel export of medicines, Nova TV reported.

Society » Health | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 14:13

A Fallen Window from an American Helicopter Injured a Child in a Japanese School

Fallen window from a US military helicopter injured a child in a Japanese school, Associated Press reported.

Society » Incidents | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 12:37

Sports

Dimitrov Dive Volley Named Masters 1000 Golden Hot Shot (Video)

Grigor Dimitrov produced a number of moments worthy of the highlight reel during a season filled with career milestones, including a year-end No.

Sports | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 10:36

World

In Greece, Refugees Moved from the Islands to the Mainland

More than 300 refugees have already been moved from Chios and Lesbos to the mainland, the Kathimerini newspaper reports.

World | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 15:13

Protests in Argentina Against Globalization

Thousands went out on the streets of Buenos Aires to express their anger over the commercial practices and policies of the world's richest economies, reports BNT.

World | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 14:59

Kim Jong-un: I will Make North Korea the Most Powerful Nuclear and Military State in the World

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has set himself the goal of turning the country into the "most powerful nuclear and military state", noting the successes in creating new types of weapons.

World | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 13:08

Beijing Made Serious Warning Against a US Military Presence in Taiwan

On the day that a US warship enters the Taiwanese port of Gaoyuan, the Chinese People's Liberation Army will unite China.

World | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 10:51

Sanctions Against Russia will Remain Until they Return the Seized Ukrainian Territories

The sanction regime for Russia will continue to operate "until the Russian invasion of Ukraine has ceased and the territorial integrity of this country is restored.

World | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 10:43

Donald Trump Signs Directive to Send Astronauts Back to Moon

US President Donald Trump has directed Nasa to plan a crewed mission to the Moon for the first time since 1972, reported BBC.

World | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 09:59

The MEPs Saved the Döner Kebabs

The European Commission proposal for phosphate additive in the doners was adopted, the EP press service announced.

World » EU | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 17:37

Kurz Close to Forming New Austrian Right-Wing Government

 Two months after the election, 31-year-old conservative People's Party (OVP) leader Sebastian Kurz is expected to finalise coalition talks on Friday and form a new government with the hard-right Freedom Party of Austria (FPO) led by Heinz-Christian Strac

World » EU | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 12:05

Europe's Post-Brexit Financial Capital Will be … London

Michael Bloomberg, the businessman and former New York mayor, said London will remain a global financial capital after Brexit, BBC writes.

World » EU | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 09:47

Catalonia crisis – Puigdemont Ready to Go Back if Re-Elected on the 21st of December

 Deposed Catalan leader Carlos Puigdemont said on Tuesday that he would “run the risk” of going back to Spain if he won the election in Catalonia on the 21st of December next, Brussels Times reported.

World » EU | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 09:45

Turkey Says World Must Recognise East Jerusalem as Palestinian Capital

Muslim nations must press the world to recognise East Jerusalem as the capital of a Palestinian state, Turkey said on Wednesday as it opened an Islamic summit called in response to a U.

World » Southeast Europe | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 09:40
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