ARCHIVE - 5 January 2018

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Business

Convention on Gender Violence Draws Backlash in Bulgaria
New Car Sales in the World have Passed 90 Million for the Year
The Dow Jones Index Rose for the First Time Above the Level of 25,000
Bulgaria's NPP Kozloduy Opens 21.2 mln Euro Repair
Bulgaria Expects Tourist Flow with Azerbaijan to Rise

Politics

Merkel Starts Over with Coalition Talks
Milos Zeman: Further 10 Million Refugees from Africa Threaten the EU
Turkey Views EU Membership as a Strategic Goal
The Friendship and Neighborhood Agreement between the Republic of Macedonia and Bulgaria Will be Ratified on Jan 15
Turkey's Erdogan Says to Discuss Defense Cooperation in France
Xi Jinping Called on the Army to be Ready for War
Today will be Presented the Official Videos for the Bulgarian Presidency
Bulgarian President Convenes National Security Council
Traffic Police in Sofia Will No Longer Register Polluting Cars
Bulgaria Reports Record Low Unemployment for 2017
Part of the Metropolitan blvd "Brussels", Which Leads to the Airport will be Closed For Repair
MFA: Bulgarian Citizens in the Northeastern Parts of the USA to be Informed About the Development of the Meteorological Environment

Society

False Earthquake Alarm Triggered by Minor Jolts off Japan Coast Scares Millions in Tokyo
Accident Left Again Thousands of Sofia Citizens Without Heating
40% of Bulgarians can not Keep Their Homes Warm
Victoria and Alexander were the Most Preferred Names in Bulgaria for 2017
Tuna Goes for $323,000 at Tokyo Fish Market's Final New Year Auction
Heavy Rain, Melting Snow Produce Floods in Western Germany
Heavy Snowfall Caused the Death of 10 People in China
At Least 6 Dead as Monster 'Bomb Cyclone,' Thundersnow Wallop Northeast
The US Snowstorm Took 17 Victims
NIMH: Temperatures Today will be Between 7 and 12 Degrees
Man was Killed in a Balloon Fall in Egypt
The Police Cut off Part of Alabin Street due to a Man Threatening to Hurt Himself with a Knife

Sports

Grigor Dimitrov has Reached the 1/2-final in Brisbane
Grigor Dimitrov Saved Two Match Balls for a Success in his First Game for the Year

Crime

A Homeless Man Stole EUR 500,000 at the Paris Airport and Hid Away

Lifestyle

Game of Thrones Final Season of Six Episodes to Air in 2019

World

Congressmen Consulted with a Psychiatrist on the State of Trump
Mark Zuckerberg's New Year's Resolution is to Fix Facebook
Israel to "Banish" Illegal Migrants with Financial Help
The First 5G Network can be Launched the End of 2018.
Trump Threatened to Sue his Former Advisor, Steve Bannon
New York Governor Announced State of Emergency Due to Heavy Snowfall
North Korea Agrees to Talks After U.S.-South Korea Military Drills Are Postponed
The Scandalous Book About Trump is Coming Out Today
The US Imposed Sanctions on Iranian Companies due to the Missile Program
Macron Warned that Europe Could Break Apart after Brexit
Turkey's Population Increases by a Little Over 3 Million in 2017

Business

Convention on Gender Violence Draws Backlash in Bulgaria

Moves to ratify the so-called Istanbul Convention of the Council of Europe are encountering strong opposition both from parties in the Bulgarian government and the opposition.

Business | January 5, 2018, Friday // 14:01

New Car Sales in the World have Passed 90 Million for the Year

Worldwide sales of new passenger cars in 2017 have exceeded 90 million units.

Business | January 5, 2018, Friday // 12:12

The Dow Jones Index Rose for the First Time Above the Level of 25,000

During Thursday's trade, the DJIA Blue Chip Index rose for the first time in history over the 25,000-point psychological barrier, while the other major stock indices marked new record highs as Wall Street investors welcomed the solid a report by the ADP a

Business » Finance | January 5, 2018, Friday // 10:32

Bulgaria's NPP Kozloduy Opens 21.2 mln Euro Repair

Bulgaria's sole nuclear power plant (NPP) Kozloduy said it has opened a 41.

Business » Energy | January 5, 2018, Friday // 14:03

Bulgaria Expects Tourist Flow with Azerbaijan to Rise

Trend’s interview with Head of Consular Section of Bulgarian Embassy in Azerbaijan Kiril Apostolov

Business » Tourism | January 5, 2018, Friday // 13:56

Politics

Merkel Starts Over with Coalition Talks

German Chancellor Angela Merkel, weakened by an election setback in September, launches a second bid to build a coalition government on Sunday when she sits down with the Social Democrats (SPD) for exploratory talks, reported Reuters.

Politics | January 5, 2018, Friday // 13:50

Milos Zeman: Further 10 Million Refugees from Africa Threaten the EU

An influx of 10 million refugees from Africa threaten the European Union if the community does not strengthen its external borders, Czech President Milos Zeman announced on Thursday evening in an interview with Barrandov, a TV channel in Prague.

Politics | January 5, 2018, Friday // 10:28

Turkey Views EU Membership as a Strategic Goal

Turkey sees its EU membership as a "strategic goal," said Ibrahim Callen, spokesman for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Politics | January 5, 2018, Friday // 10:15

The Friendship and Neighborhood Agreement between the Republic of Macedonia and Bulgaria Will be Ratified on Jan 15

The Friendship and Neighborhood Agreement between the Republic of Macedonia and Bulgaria, which was signed by the two prime ministers - Zoran Zaev and Boyko Borisov on 1 August last year - will be ratified on January 15,t BGNES reported.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 5, 2018, Friday // 13:48

Turkey's Erdogan Says to Discuss Defense Cooperation in France

President Tayyip Erdogan said he would discuss defense cooperation with NATO ally France during his visit to Paris on Friday, highlighting an “important” step which Turkey would be taking with the Franco-Italian EUROSAM defense consortium, reported Reuter

Politics » Diplomacy | January 5, 2018, Friday // 11:29

Xi Jinping Called on the Army to be Ready for War

Chinese President Xi Jinping called on the military to be ready for war and not to be afraid of death in defending the state.

Politics » Defense | January 5, 2018, Friday // 10:21

Today will be Presented the Official Videos for the Bulgarian Presidency

The premiere for the video clips for the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2018 will be held on January 5 at 13:00 in Hall 3 of the National Palace of Culture.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | January 5, 2018, Friday // 09:45

Bulgarian President Convenes National Security Council

President Rumen Radev convenes on January 9, 2018 at 10.

Politics » Domestic | January 5, 2018, Friday // 14:57

Traffic Police in Sofia Will No Longer Register Polluting Cars

Traffic Police in Sofia will no longer register cars that pollute the air.

Politics » Domestic | January 5, 2018, Friday // 11:52

Bulgaria Reports Record Low Unemployment for 2017

Unemployment in Bulgaria marked a record low, while at the same time economists report high employment for 2017.

Politics » Domestic | January 5, 2018, Friday // 11:50

Part of the Metropolitan blvd "Brussels", Which Leads to the Airport will be Closed For Repair

This morning, 400 meters from the metropolitan boulevard "Brussels", which leads to the airport will be closed for repair.

Politics » Domestic | January 5, 2018, Friday // 11:48

MFA: Bulgarian Citizens in the Northeastern Parts of the USA to be Informed About the Development of the Meteorological Environment

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends to Bulgarian citizens in the northeastern parts of the USA affected by the severe winter storm to be informed about the development of the meteorological environment.

Politics » Domestic | January 5, 2018, Friday // 11:31

Society

False Earthquake Alarm Triggered by Minor Jolts off Japan Coast Scares Millions in Tokyo

Millions of people in Tokyo received a loud alert Friday that a "strong" earthquake was about to hit -- but it proved to be a false alarm apparently triggered by geological chance.

Society | January 5, 2018, Friday // 16:59

Accident Left Again Thousands of Sofia Citizens Without Heating

The first for this year accident left cold again thousands of Sofia citizens, a reporter told BGNES.

Society | January 5, 2018, Friday // 15:34

40% of Bulgarians can not Keep Their Homes Warm

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Society | January 5, 2018, Friday // 12:52

Victoria and Alexander were the Most Preferred Names in Bulgaria for 2017

Victoria and Alexander are the most preferred names in 2017, according to NSI data, FOCUS reported.

Society | January 5, 2018, Friday // 12:40

Tuna Goes for $323,000 at Tokyo Fish Market's Final New Year Auction

In the final New Year’s auction at Tokyo’s famed Tsukiji fish market on Friday, the owner of an international sushi restaurant shelled out more than $300,000 for a prime bluefin tuna and said he was “very happy” with the result, according to Reuters.

Society | January 5, 2018, Friday // 11:46

Heavy Rain, Melting Snow Produce Floods in Western Germany

Rivers swollen by days of rainfall and melting snow are rising in western Germany, with floodwaters spilling into some cities and towns.

Society » Environment | January 5, 2018, Friday // 16:54

Heavy Snowfall Caused the Death of 10 People in China

Ten people have been killed in heavy snowfalls in central and eastern China over the past three days, TASS reported, referring to the authorities.

Society » Environment | January 5, 2018, Friday // 14:11

At Least 6 Dead as Monster 'Bomb Cyclone,' Thundersnow Wallop Northeast

 At least six people have died and more than 4,000 U.

Society » Environment | January 5, 2018, Friday // 09:51

The US Snowstorm Took 17 Victims

The winter storm in the northeast of the United States caused 17 deaths, Nova Television reported.

Society » Environment | January 5, 2018, Friday // 09:39

NIMH: Temperatures Today will be Between 7 and 12 Degrees

The maximum temperatures will be between 7 and 12 degrees today, according to the NIMH forecast at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, FOCUS reported.

Society » Environment | January 5, 2018, Friday // 09:29

Man was Killed in a Balloon Fall in Egypt

One man died and another 12 were injured after a balloon crashed near the Luxor town of Egypt, the Bulgarian National Radio reported.

Society » Incidents | January 5, 2018, Friday // 10:53

The Police Cut off Part of Alabin Street due to a Man Threatening to Hurt Himself with a Knife

Police cut off part of Alabin Street because of a man threatening to hurt himself with a knife, a reporter told BGNews.

Society » Incidents | January 5, 2018, Friday // 10:02

Sports

Grigor Dimitrov has Reached the 1/2-final in Brisbane

World No.

Sports | January 5, 2018, Friday // 13:56

Grigor Dimitrov Saved Two Match Balls for a Success in his First Game for the Year

World number 3 Grigor Dimitrov won his first single for the year 2018 after defeating Australian John Milman with 4-6, 7-6 (8), 6-3 in the second round of the tournament in Brisbane.

Sports | January 5, 2018, Friday // 10:07

Crime

A Homeless Man Stole EUR 500,000 at the Paris Airport and Hid Away

The homeless man, who stole hundreds of thousands of euros in December from Charles de Gaulle airport in Roissy near Paris, remains undetectable.

Crime | January 5, 2018, Friday // 16:42

Lifestyle

Game of Thrones Final Season of Six Episodes to Air in 2019

Game of Thrones fans will have to wait until 2019 for the planned final season of the award-winning series, a gap of more than a year since the end of season seven, reported the Guardian.

Lifestyle | January 5, 2018, Friday // 11:42

World

Congressmen Consulted with a Psychiatrist on the State of Trump

A dozen US congressmen, most of whom Democrats, spoke in December with psychiatrist about  the mental state of the US President Donald Trump, CNN reported, quoting consultant Bandey Lee.

World | January 5, 2018, Friday // 17:00

Mark Zuckerberg's New Year's Resolution is to Fix Facebook

For this year, Mark Zuckerberg has set himself the task of fixing the Facebook social network.

World | January 5, 2018, Friday // 14:36

Israel to "Banish" Illegal Migrants with Financial Help

Israel reported that a program has been in force since today that will force nearly 40,000 illegal immigrants to choose between expulsion and imprisonment, according to the France press, quoted by BTA.

World | January 5, 2018, Friday // 13:06

The First 5G Network can be Launched the End of 2018.

US telecom AT & T announced plans to launch a "true 5G network" by the end of this year, CNET reported on Tuesday.

World | January 5, 2018, Friday // 13:02

Trump Threatened to Sue his Former Advisor, Steve Bannon

US President Donald Trump's lawyers threaten a former advisor, Steve Banon, because he disclosed classified information and humiliated the president in a new book to be released today.

World | January 5, 2018, Friday // 12:15

New York Governor Announced State of Emergency Due to Heavy Snowfall

New York Governor  announced on Thursday a state of emergency because of cold and snowfall.

World | January 5, 2018, Friday // 11:34

North Korea Agrees to Talks After U.S.-South Korea Military Drills Are Postponed

North Korea agreed on Friday to hold official talks with the South next week, the first in more than two years, hours after the United States and South Korea delayed a military exercise amid a standoff over the North’s nuclear and missile programs, report

World | January 5, 2018, Friday // 11:28

The Scandalous Book About Trump is Coming Out Today

The book with scandalous facts about Donald Trump comes out on the market.

World | January 5, 2018, Friday // 10:25

The US Imposed Sanctions on Iranian Companies due to the Missile Program

The US has imposed sanctions on five Iranian legal entities for their involvement in Iran's missile program, the BNR said.

World | January 5, 2018, Friday // 09:24

Macron Warned that Europe Could Break Apart after Brexit

French President Emmanuel Macron voiced concern over the possible instability of the European community after the UK's separation from the EU.

World » EU | January 5, 2018, Friday // 14:59

Turkey's Population Increases by a Little Over 3 Million in 2017

Figures shows that the country's population grew to 82.

World » Southeast Europe | January 5, 2018, Friday // 09:53
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