Bulgaria Renews Calls For Euro as it Takes on EU Presidency
Bulgaria has formally taken over the EU's six-month rotating presidency, for the first time, Euronews reported.
Business | January 12, 2018, Friday // 10:42
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ARCHIVE - 12 January 2018
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Bulgaria Renews Calls For Euro as it Takes on EU PresidencyTwo-digit Price Jump in Hotels and Airline Tickets in December
Politics
Czechs Head to the Polls to Elect Next PresidentGerman Lawmakers Reach Breakthrough in Talks to Form a New Government
Bulgarian PM: The EU Should Consider the Consequences of Deteriorating Relations with Turkey
Donald Trump Calls off Visit to London Amid Fears of Mass Protests
Euronews: Bulgaria is Applying for Schengen by Strictly Guarding its Border with Turkey
Bulgaria is Third in the EU to be Financed by the Juncker Plan in Respect to GDP
First Meeting of the European Commissioners in the National Palace of Culture
Jean-Claude Juncker: The Western Balkans are a Priority of the European Commission
Donald Tusk Receives Standing Ovations for His Speech in Bulgarian Language
Mariya Gabriel: The Bulgarian Presidency will Conduct the Cyber Security Talks
Bulgarian President: The EU Must be Even Stronger When the Bulgarian Presidency is Over
Policemen Decided to Temporarily Suspend the Protest Actions
A MEP Saw a Hint of Sexual Harassment in Our Presidency's Advertising
The Ministry of Interior Seeks 511 Criminals with Convictions who are at Large
Reuters: Bulgaria Parliament Overturns Presidential Veto on Anti-Corruption Law
Boyko Borisov: We Have a Solid Focus on the Cohesion Fund Theme
The National Revenue Agency Carried out Round-the-clock Inspections in Bansko
MPs Adopted the Anti-Corruption Act Despite Presidential Veto
Society
Facebook to Emphasize Friends, not News, in Series of ChangesThe Court did not Recognize a Marriage Between Bulgarian Women in the UK
Tonight is Expected the First Snowfall for 2018
More than 40 People Remain Missing after the Mudslides in California
Today it will be Cloudy, with Rainfall in Many Parts of Bulgaria
"The Shape of Water" Took the Award of American Film Critics
One More Member of Motorhead Died
Police Car Crashed on a Pavement in the Metropolitan Quarter "Mladost"
Crime
Greeks have Illegally Broadcast Televisions from Sofia and PetrichWorld
The Chief of the Highest Judicial Authority in Poland Resigned Because of the Scandalous ChangesThe Author of the Song "Sell Drugs" went to Jail for Selling Drugs
The Albanian Language is Now Official in Macedonia
Antony Guterres: UN Countries Should Prepare for Major Migratory Movements
Facebook Introduces Major Changes for Consumers
Turkey Issues Travel Warning for US, Cites Increase in Terror Attacks
The Next European Elections will be 23-26 May 2019
EU’s Plan Means UK Would Essentially be Leaving Common Fisheries Policy
EU's Juncker Sees no Progress on Turkey Ties
EU's Juncker Sees no Progress on Turkey Ties
Greek Metro Halted, Ships Docked in Protest Over Right to Strike
Vladimir Putin: Russia is Ready to Hand Over to Ukraine the Ships and Aviation from Crimea
Business
Two-digit Price Jump in Hotels and Airline Tickets in December
Consumer prices in Bulgaria increased by 2.
Politics
Czechs Head to the Polls to Elect Next President
Three months after the election of the populist Eurosceptic and billionaire Andrej Babis as prime minister, Czechs will once again head to the polls on Friday and Saturday to elect a new president.
Politics | January 12, 2018, Friday // 16:23
German Lawmakers Reach Breakthrough in Talks to Form a New Government
Coalition party leaders in Germany have reached a breakthrough in talks to form a new government, according to multiple reports.
Politics | January 12, 2018, Friday // 11:09
Bulgarian PM: The EU Should Consider the Consequences of Deteriorating Relations with Turkey
"The issue for Cyprus will not be resolved during the Bulgarian EU Presidency.
Donald Trump Calls off Visit to London Amid Fears of Mass Protests
Donald Trump has confirmed he will not come to the UK to open the new US embassy next month, blaming the Obama administration's decision to move it to an "off location" in a "bad deal".
Euronews: Bulgaria is Applying for Schengen by Strictly Guarding its Border with Turkey
Bulgaria hopes during its six-month presidency of the EU Council that it will be able to convince Brussels that it is ready to become a member of the Schengen area, according to a report by Euronews Television at the Bulgarian-Turkish border.
Bulgaria is Third in the EU to be Financed by the Juncker Plan in Respect to GDP
Bulgaria ranks third in the EU in terms of the Junker plan on the gross domestic product of the country.
First Meeting of the European Commissioners in the National Palace of Culture
The Collegium of European Commissioners and the Ministers of the Bulgarian Government will meet for the first time together in the National Palace of Culture in Sofia today.
Jean-Claude Juncker: The Western Balkans are a Priority of the European Commission
''The Western Balkans are a priority of the European Commission as well as a priority of Bulgaria.
Donald Tusk Receives Standing Ovations for His Speech in Bulgarian Language
The European Council President, Donald Tusk, received standing ovations at the official opening ceremony of the Bulgarian EU Presidency on 11th of January.
Mariya Gabriel: The Bulgarian Presidency will Conduct the Cyber Security Talks
During the European Presidency, Bulgaria will have a crucial role to play in the subject of the Audiovisual Services Directive for the Protection of Minors and will lead to scrutiny on cybersecurity.
Bulgarian President: The EU Must be Even Stronger When the Bulgarian Presidency is Over
''The European Union must be even stronger when the Bulgarian Presidency is over.
Policemen Decided to Temporarily Suspend the Protest Actions
The Syndicated Federation of Employees of the Ministry of Interior said its leadership has decided to temporarily suspend the protest actions as of today.
A MEP Saw a Hint of Sexual Harassment in Our Presidency's Advertising
Karima Delli, a French MEP from the Greens, has asked for the withdrawal of the official video advertisement of the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the EU Presidency.
The Ministry of Interior Seeks 511 Criminals with Convictions who are at Large
511 are the wanted persons with a conviction in 2017, declared the director of the National Police Directorate Hristo Terziiski, summing up the total of 14 categories of persons wanted.
Reuters: Bulgaria Parliament Overturns Presidential Veto on Anti-Corruption Law
Bulgaria’s parliament on Friday overturned a presidential veto on anti-graft legislation, clearing the way for the creation of a special unit to investigate individuals occupying high public office as well as assets and conflicts of interest, writes Reute
Boyko Borisov: We Have a Solid Focus on the Cohesion Fund Theme
"If there is something that Bulgaria will insist on and will hold firmly, this is the theme for the Cohesion Funds," Prime Minister Boyko Borissov said at the joint press conference at the National Palace of Culture with EC President Jean-Claude Juncker.
The National Revenue Agency Carried out Round-the-clock Inspections in Bansko
Over the last day, 30 joint inspections of the NRA, the Ministry of the Interior and the municipality have been carried out at sites located on the territory of Bansko, with no violation found.
MPs Adopted the Anti-Corruption Act Despite Presidential Veto
The National Assembly re-adopted the Anti-Corruption Act despite the presidential veto, BGNES reported.
Society
Facebook to Emphasize Friends, not News, in Series of Changes
Facebook on Thursday began to change the way it filters posts and videos on its centerpiece News Feed, the start of what Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg said would be a series of changes in the design of the world’s largest social network, reported Reuter
Society | January 12, 2018, Friday // 14:17
The Court did not Recognize a Marriage Between Bulgarian Women in the UK
The Sofia Administrative Court dismissed the complaint of a young woman with DK initials against Sofia City's refusal to recognize her marriage to a woman in the UK.
Society | January 12, 2018, Friday // 12:50
Tonight is Expected the First Snowfall for 2018
This evening is expected the first significant snowfall for 2018.
More than 40 People Remain Missing after the Mudslides in California
Several dozen people remain missing after mudslides in southern California, the France press reported, citing local authorities.
Today it will be Cloudy, with Rainfall in Many Parts of Bulgaria
Today it will be cloudy, with rainfall in many parts of Bulgaria.
"The Shape of Water" Took the Award of American Film Critics
The film, The Shape of Water (2017), by Mexican director Guillermo del Toro, was awarded the United States and Canadian American Film Critics Award, Critics Choice, in the Best Film category, said BGNews.
One More Member of Motorhead Died
Eddie Clark of Motorhead died of pneumonia at 67 years, Associated Press reported.
Police Car Crashed on a Pavement in the Metropolitan Quarter "Mladost"
Patrol car crashed with another traffic light on the capital's Jerusalem boulevard, eyewitnesses said.
Crime
Greeks have Illegally Broadcast Televisions from Sofia and Petrich
A group for the illegal distribution of television programs on the Internet, which is headed by Greek citizens on the territory of Bulgaria, is broken.
Crime | January 12, 2018, Friday // 16:54
World
The Chief of the Highest Judicial Authority in Poland Resigned Because of the Scandalous Changes
The head of the highest authority in the Polish justice system, the National Judicial Council, resigned because of the new rules introduced by ruling Conservatives and allowing politicians to elect its members, the Associated Press reported.
World | January 12, 2018, Friday // 17:41
The Author of the Song "Sell Drugs" went to Jail for Selling Drugs
The American hip-hop artist Montana Millz (a real name, Michael Persso), author of Sell Drugsz, was sentenced to three years in prison for drug trafficking.
World | January 12, 2018, Friday // 15:19
The Albanian Language is Now Official in Macedonia
The Albanian language is now official throughout Macedonia, the parliament in Skopje decided.
World | January 12, 2018, Friday // 14:32
Antony Guterres: UN Countries Should Prepare for Major Migratory Movements
"Countries in the UN should be prepared to deal with significant migratory movements," General Secretary Antony Guterres warned, quoted the British press, referring to a report by the France press.
World | January 12, 2018, Friday // 13:21
Facebook Introduces Major Changes for Consumers
The Facebook Social Network introduces a major change in its policy.
World | January 12, 2018, Friday // 10:51
Turkey Issues Travel Warning for US, Cites Increase in Terror Attacks
Foreign Ministry on Friday issued a travel warning for Turkish citizens planning to travel to the U.
World | January 12, 2018, Friday // 10:35
The Next European Elections will be 23-26 May 2019
The European Parliament has proposed that the next European elections be held between May 23-26, 2019, nearly two months after the scheduled exit of the UK from the EU, France Press reported, citing several parliamentary sources.
EU’s Plan Means UK Would Essentially be Leaving Common Fisheries Policy
The EU will resist any renegotiation of fishing quotas in the seas around the UK for the proposed two-year transition period after Brexit, the Guardian has learned.
EU's Juncker Sees no Progress on Turkey Ties
The European Union and Turkey will see no progress in their relations as long as Turkey holds journalists in prison, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said on Friday, quoted by Reuters.
EU's Juncker Sees no Progress on Turkey Ties
The European Union and Turkey will see no progress in their relations as long as Turkey holds journalists in prison, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said on Friday, quoted by Reuters.
Greek Metro Halted, Ships Docked in Protest Over Right to Strike
The Athens subway came to a standstill on Friday as Greeks protested against new reforms that parliament is set to approve on Jan.
Vladimir Putin: Russia is Ready to Hand Over to Ukraine the Ships and Aviation from Crimea
Russia is ready to surrender to Ukraine the warships and air transport from Crimea, but they are in a desolate state and Moscow is ready to allow Ukrainian specialists to use non-transport ammunition, Russian President Vladimir Putin said, according to RI
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