ARCHIVE - 14 December 2017

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Business

Google is Expanding its Artificial Intelligence in China
NSI: Monthly Inflation in November at 0.4%
Americans will Build a New Electric Plant in Kosovo
BGN 256 Million will be Invested in the Airports of Burgas and Varna in the Next 9 Years
Sales of New Cars in Bulgaria Increased by 55%
The Quarter With the Most Beautiful Christmas Decorations in the World (Photos)
Bansko is the Favorite Resort of Turkish Tourists in 2017
BDZ Offers Pre-Sale of Tickets For the Holidays

Politics

Putin will Give his Annual Press Conference (Live Stream)
Macron Revealed what Trump was Aiming for with his Decision about Jerusalem
Bea ten Tusscher is the New Dutch Ambassador to Bulgaria
The Neighborhood and Friendship Agreement Between the Republic of Macedonia and Bulgaria Will be Ratified in January
South Korea will Seek Improvement of Relations with China
European Union Security Commissioner Julian King is on an Official Visit to Bulgaria
S&D Group President: Romania and Bulgaria are Ready to Join Schengen
The IMF Supports Bulgaria's Efforts to Enter the Eurozone Waiting Room
Prime Minister Borisov will Participate in the Regular European Council Meeting
MPs Оvercame the Veto of President Rumen Radev on the Мoratorium on New Мedicines

Society

Hurricane Irma, Bitcoin, Sex Scandals, and Royal Romance are Among the Hottest Public Topics for the Year
Every Fifth Child has Met with a Stranger from the Internet
Which are the Most Dangerous and Which - the Most Attractive toys on the Market at the Moment?
Robbie Williams was in Intensive Care for a Week
Authorities have Saved Dozens of Migrants in the Aegean Sea
More than 71,000 Macedonians have Bulgarian Citizenship
The Population of the Czech Republic Grew Because of the Bulgarians and the Romanians
Disney Deal Set to Value Fox at More than $75 billion
Drunk Drivers have Caused 1491 Crashes in 2017
150 New Trees were Planted in the Lauta Park in Plovdiv
Scientists Found Microorganisms in Antarctica that were Thought to be Unable to Live on Earth
NIMH: Sunny Weather with Maximum Temperatures of 10-15°C
Sting will Sing Twice in Plovdiv Next Year
Only 6% of Bulgarians Decided to Use the Opportunity to Take Out Their Insurance Online
Plane with 25 People Aboard Crashes in Canada

Crime

At Least 23 Civilians from One Family were Killed by the US Coalition in Syria Air Strike

Lifestyle

Salma Hayek Accuses Harvey Weinstein of Sexual Harassment

World

Islamic State Threatens U.S. Attacks Over Jerusalem Decision
Iraq Executed 38 People Sentenced to Death for Terrorism
6700 Rohingya were Killed in the First Month of Violence in Myanmar
Palestine will Demand Full Membership of the UN, Mahmoud Abbas said
At Least 30 People were Killed in Air Strikes in the Capital of Yemen
The Catalan Crisis Could Cause Spain to Lose 12 Billion Euros
Denmark Considers Using Cryptocurrencies for Humanitarian Aid
Norway Becomes the 1st Country in the World to Completely Switch Off its FM Radios
The Last European Council For 2017 to Begin in Brussels Today
MPs Win Right to Final Vote on Brexit
U.N. Resolutions on North Korea Need to be Fully Implemented, Antonio Guterres
General Strike to Disrupt Public Transport, Government Services
Putin Says will Run as Independent Candidate For New Kremlin Term

Business

Google is Expanding its Artificial Intelligence in China

Google pulled some of its core businesses out of China seven years ago, after concluding that government controls and surveillance ran counter to its commitment to a free and open internet, reported NY Times.

Business | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 11:32

NSI: Monthly Inflation in November at 0.4%

The consumer price index in November 2017 compared to October 2017 was 100.

Business » Finance | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 14:59

Americans will Build a New Electric Plant in Kosovo

US company Contour Global and the Kosovo government have reached an agreement over 1 billion euros to build a new power plant in Kosovo.

Business » Energy | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 15:13

BGN 256 Million will be Invested in the Airports of Burgas and Varna in the Next 9 Years

Over the next nine years, another 256 million leva will be invested in the airports in Burgas and Varna.

Business » Industry | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 15:21

Sales of New Cars in Bulgaria Increased by 55%

In Bulgaria, sales of new cars increased by 55.

Business » Industry | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 11:58

The Quarter With the Most Beautiful Christmas Decorations in the World (Photos)

Every city puts decoration on its main streets before Christmas, but in some places they are more concerned with creating a festive spirit.

Business » Tourism | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 16:09

Bansko is the Favorite Resort of Turkish Tourists in 2017

Bansko occupies the first place among the most visited tourist destinations by Turkish citizens abroad in 2017.

Business » Tourism | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 15:16

BDZ Offers Pre-Sale of Tickets For the Holidays

For the convenience of all customers who plan to travel by train during the Christmas and New Year holidays, "BDZ - Passenger Transport" Ltd.

Business » Tourism | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 11:39

Politics

Putin will Give his Annual Press Conference (Live Stream)

The event is held for the 12th time in a row.

Politics | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 13:11

Macron Revealed what Trump was Aiming for with his Decision about Jerusalem

French President Emmanuel Macron revealed Trump's motives related to his decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and to move the US Embassy there.

Politics | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 10:20

Bea ten Tusscher is the New Dutch Ambassador to Bulgaria

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Politics » Diplomacy | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 17:14

The Neighborhood and Friendship Agreement Between the Republic of Macedonia and Bulgaria Will be Ratified in January

The Neighborhood and Friendship Agreement between the Republic of Macedonia and Bulgaria, signed on 1 August by the Prime Ministers of both countries Zoran Zaev and Boyko Borisov, will be ratified by parliament in January.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 16:53

South Korea will Seek Improvement of Relations with China

South Korea's president Moon Jae-in has called for closer economic and political ties with Beijing, said Korea Herald, quoted by Focus.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 10:03

European Union Security Commissioner Julian King is on an Official Visit to Bulgaria

Today, December 14, European Union Security Commissioner Julian King will be on an official visit to Bulgaria, reported BGNES.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 09:33

S&D Group President: Romania and Bulgaria are Ready to Join Schengen

Romania and Bulgaria should join the Schengen area “as soon as possible” as they meet the relevant criteria, according to Gianni Pittella, president of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D Group) in the European Parliament, according

Politics » Defense | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 17:13

The IMF Supports Bulgaria's Efforts to Enter the Eurozone Waiting Room

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) supports Bulgaria's efforts to join the mechanism prior to the introduction of the euro (ERM II).

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 15:54

Prime Minister Borisov will Participate in the Regular European Council Meeting

Prime Minister Boyko Borisov will participate in the regular European Council meeting in Brussels today and tomorrow.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 10:16

MPs Оvercame the Veto of President Rumen Radev on the Мoratorium on New Мedicines

With 126 votes MPs overcame the veto of President Rumen Radev on the moratorium on new medicines.

Politics » Domestic | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 11:21

Society

Hurricane Irma, Bitcoin, Sex Scandals, and Royal Romance are Among the Hottest Public Topics for the Year

Hurricane Irma, bitcoin, sex scandals, and royal romance are among the hottest public topics for the year, according to Google's search statistics.

Society | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 17:23

Every Fifth Child has Met with a Stranger from the Internet

87% of Bulgarian children use the Internet and this percentage increases every year.

Society | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 17:01

Which are the Most Dangerous and Which - the Most Attractive toys on the Market at the Moment?

Which are the most dangerous and which - the most attractive toys on the market at the moment? Christmas is coming in less than than two weeks, and the big shopping for the kids has begun.

Society | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 15:13

Robbie Williams was in Intensive Care for a Week

British pop star Robbie Williams explained in an interview with London's Sun that his Heavy Entertainment Show tour was interrupted in September because doctors have found "anomalous formations" in his brain.

Society | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 15:08

Authorities have Saved Dozens of Migrants in the Aegean Sea

Turkish coastguard teams have saved today dozens of migrants who have been struggling in a rubber boat in the Aegean Sea, Turkish media reported.

Society | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 14:48

More than 71,000 Macedonians have Bulgarian Citizenship

71 524 people have been granted Bulgarian citizenship in Macedonia since 2001.

Society | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 14:37

The Population of the Czech Republic Grew Because of the Bulgarians and the Romanians

For the first nine months of 2017, the population of the Czech Republic grew by 18,700 to a total of 10,597,473.

Society | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 13:28

Disney Deal Set to Value Fox at More than $75 billion

Walt Disney Co’s deal to buy film, television and international businesses from Rupert Murdoch’s Twenty-First Century Fox Inc  will value the latter at over $40 per share, or $75 billion, a person familiar with the matter said, quoted by Reuters.

Society | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 11:29

Drunk Drivers have Caused 1491 Crashes in 2017

Since the beginning of 2017, the car crashes involving drunk drivers have been 1491.

Society | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 09:56

150 New Trees were Planted in the Lauta Park in Plovdiv

150 new trees, including 100 squids, 30 pine trees and fir trees and 20 euodias, are planted at another massive forestation in Lauta Park in Plovdiv, the municipal press reported.

Society » Environment | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 15:59

Scientists Found Microorganisms in Antarctica that were Thought to be Unable to Live on Earth

Australian and New Zealand scientists have discovered two new types of bacteria previously believed to be impossible to live on Earth, the Tape reported.

Society » Environment | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 13:16

NIMH: Sunny Weather with Maximum Temperatures of 10-15°C

The clouds will scatter and decrease from west already before noon today, and in the afternoon it will be sunny over most of the country’s regions.

Society » Environment | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 11:14

Sting will Sing Twice in Plovdiv Next Year

The musician chose the Antique Theater himself.

Society » Culture | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 12:28

Only 6% of Bulgarians Decided to Use the Opportunity to Take Out Their Insurance Online

Only 6% of Bulgarians have taken the opportunity to take out their insurance online.

Society » Health | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 15:03

Plane with 25 People Aboard Crashes in Canada

A plane with 22 passengers and three crew aboard crashed shortly after takeoff from Fond du Lac, but no fatalities are reported, APA reports.

Society » Incidents | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 09:46

Crime

At Least 23 Civilians from One Family were Killed by the US Coalition in Syria Air Strike

At least 23 civilians from one family were killed in air strikes by the US-backed coalition in Syria, the France press reported, citing the Syrian Human Rights Watch.

Crime | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 12:23

Lifestyle

Salma Hayek Accuses Harvey Weinstein of Sexual Harassment

Salma Hayek describes numerous instances of alleged abuse and sexual harassment from Harvey Weinstein in a new editorial in the New York Times titled "Harvey Weinstein Is My Monster.

Lifestyle | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 11:15

World

Islamic State Threatens U.S. Attacks Over Jerusalem Decision

Islamic State threatened attacks on U.

World | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 16:17

Iraq Executed 38 People Sentenced to Death for Terrorism

Iraq executed 38 people sentenced to death on terror-related charges, Reuters and DPA reported, citing the justice ministry.

World | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 16:03

6700 Rohingya were Killed in the First Month of Violence in Myanmar

At least 6700 representatives of the Rohingya minority were killed in the first month of the Myanmar armed forces' crackdowns, which began at the end of August, said Doctors without Borders.

World | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 13:00

Palestine will Demand Full Membership of the UN, Mahmoud Abbas said

Palestinians "will turn to the United Nations Security Council for full membership of the United Nations," Mahmoud Abbas, the country's president, told Reuters.

World | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 12:08

At Least 30 People were Killed in Air Strikes in the Capital of Yemen

At least 30 people were killed in Yemen's Sana'a capital in a Saudi Arabian coalition's air strikes, a spokeswoman for the Rebel-controlled health ministry said.

World | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 10:52

The Catalan Crisis Could Cause Spain to Lose 12 Billion Euros

The Spanish economy may lose up to € 12 billion as a result of the recession in the tourism sector because of the Catalonian crisis.

World | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 10:11

Denmark Considers Using Cryptocurrencies for Humanitarian Aid

Denmark sees potential for blockchain technology in humanitarian aid and said on Thursday it is considering becoming the first donor country to move money using cryptocurrencies, according to Reuters.

World » EU | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 15:23

Norway Becomes the 1st Country in the World to Completely Switch Off its FM Radios

Norway has become the first country in the world to completely switch off its FM radios.

World » EU | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 11:35

The Last European Council For 2017 to Begin in Brussels Today

In Brussels today begins the last European Council.

World » EU | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 09:37

MPs Win Right to Final Vote on Brexit

Theresa May suffered her first Brexit defeat in the Commons last night as Tory “mutineers” ensured that MPs must approve the terms of Britain’s departure from the EU, The Times writes.

World » EU | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 09:36

General Strike to Disrupt Public Transport, Government Services

Thursday's general strike, called last week by the country’s two main umbrella labor unions to protest ongoing austerity, will disrupt public transport as well as halting most government and state services, Ekathimerini reported.

World » Southeast Europe | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 09:29

Putin Says will Run as Independent Candidate For New Kremlin Term

Russian President Vladimir Putin, seeking a new term in office in a March election, said on Thursday he would run as an independent candidate while hoping for support from more than one political party, according to Reuters.

World » Russia | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 11:59
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