ARCHIVE - 9 May 2018

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Business

For Five Days, 254 Driving License Have Been Withdrawn for Unpaid Fines

The driving licenses of 254 people were taken away by the Traffic Police because of unpaid fines.

Business | May 9, 2018, Wednesday // 19:00

Germany Has Approved New Rules for Migrant Families

The German government has approved new rules that will allow migrants who have limited protection to apply for family members to live with them in Germany.

Business | May 9, 2018, Wednesday // 18:37

The Exploration of Oil and Gas Deposits near Vratsa is Extended

The term for exploring the possibility of extracting oil and gas deposits near Vratsa has been extended with more than a year, the government decided at its regular session on Wednesday.

Business » Energy | May 9, 2018, Wednesday // 15:27

Politics

Russia is "Deeply Disappointed" by Trump

Russia is deeply disappointed with President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the US from the Iranian nuclear agreement, the Russian Foreign Ministry said, according to which this decision is a gross violation of international law.

Politics | May 9, 2018, Wednesday // 17:30

North Korea Released Three Americans from Prison

Three Americans imprisoned in North Korea have been released and are already traveling to the United States, accompanied by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, US President Donald Trump said.

Politics » Diplomacy | May 9, 2018, Wednesday // 16:37

The US Secretary of State Arrived in North Korea

Mike Pompeo, the first diplomat of the US, arrived in North Korea, where he will hold talks to prepare the summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, the France press reported, quoted by Focus.

Politics » Diplomacy | May 9, 2018, Wednesday // 13:51

Bulgaria has Qualified for the Eurovision Finals (Video)

Bulgaria qualified for the final of this year's Eurovision Song Contest.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | May 9, 2018, Wednesday // 13:39

A Fake Bomb Alert Evacuated the Sofia District Court

A fake bomb alert evacuated the Sofia District Court.

Politics » Domestic | May 9, 2018, Wednesday // 16:34

Each Regional City in Bulgaria will have a Crisis Center for Protection against Domestic Violence

A crisis center for protection against domestic violence will be set up in every regional city, the parliament decided at first reading, BNR reported.

Politics » Domestic | May 9, 2018, Wednesday // 16:28

A Woman Collects Money with a Fake Facebook Account

A Facebook fake account collects money for of a child with a father who is injured after a catastrophe, according to a NOVA investigation.

Politics » Domestic | May 9, 2018, Wednesday // 15:51

Society

Eurostat: For every Three Bulgarians in Working Age there is One Pensioner

For every three Bulgarians in working age from 15 to 64 years old there is one retired person over 65 years of age, according to data from Eurostat analysis on the degree of dependence of the elderly in the EU towards the working population in the EU in 2

Society | May 9, 2018, Wednesday // 15:39

Rescuers Make every Effort to Save Boyan Petrov, including a Helicopter

Prime Minister Boyko Borisov assured before today's government meeting that all efforts are being made to rescue mountaineer Boyan Petrov.

Society | May 9, 2018, Wednesday // 12:48

Consumer Confidence in Bulgaria Grew in April

In April 2018, the confidence of Bulgarian consumers grew, their expectations for the development of the economy and their own financial status over the next 12 months were optimistic, they did not expect any increase in unemployment and planned purchase

Society | May 9, 2018, Wednesday // 12:41

More than a Million Turks Say "Enough" to Erdogan on Social Media

ANKARA, May 8 (Reuters) - More than a million Turks piled onto social media to call time on President Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday, making the word "Tamam" ("Enough") a trending topic worldwide after he promised to step down if the people wanted it.

Society | May 9, 2018, Wednesday // 12:33

Scientists have Found Animals Thought to have Disappeared 30 Years Ago

Researchers from the San Diego Natural History Museum and the non-profit Terra Peninsular were scratching their heads when they found unfamiliar rodents in traps they placed around a field in Baja California.

Society » Environment | May 9, 2018, Wednesday // 15:02

BGN 100,000 were Granted for the Continuation of the Archaeological Excavations of Heraclea Sintica

The government has approved BGN 100,000 in addition to the budget of the Ministry of Culture.

Society » Archaeology | May 9, 2018, Wednesday // 15:58

TIR Truck Destroyed Two Houses in Zlatna Panega

A serious catastrophe crash the main road between Pleven and Sofia.

Society » Incidents | May 9, 2018, Wednesday // 16:07

Sports

Huge Interest for the Final of the Bulgarian Football Cup Between Levski and Slavia

''The curiosity about the final match for the Bulgarian Football Cup between Slavia and Levski is enormous and it is not going to be too much to say that this will be the match of the year for this season, and perhaps for the whole season 2017/2018.

Sports | May 9, 2018, Wednesday // 17:56

Grigor Dimitrov was Eliminated in Round 2 of the Masters in Madrid

Grigor Dimitrov lost his first match at the Madrid Masters Series in Madrid (€ 6.

Sports | May 9, 2018, Wednesday // 13:07

Crime

A Man Shot His Wife and Himself in a Shop in "Sveti Vlas"

The woman was a cashier at the store.

Crime | May 9, 2018, Wednesday // 16:25

World

The Russian Ambassador to Portugal has Died Suddenly

Russian Ambassador to Portugal Oleg Belous has died in Lisbon at the age of 66, the Russian foreign ministry said on Tuesday, APA reports quoting TASS.

World | May 9, 2018, Wednesday // 13:55

Trump Pulled the United States out of the Nuclear Deal with Iran

Telegraph - Donald Trump pulled America out of the Iran nuclear deal on Tuesday, reimposing sanctions on the regime and delivering on an election campaign promise.

World | May 9, 2018, Wednesday // 12:55

What is Europe Day and is anyone Celebrating?

Euronews - Europe Day, observed on May 9 each year, marks the presentation of the Schuman Declaration in 1950, which proposed the creation of a European Coal and Steel Community, the forerunner to the European Union.

World » EU | May 9, 2018, Wednesday // 13:47
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