ARCHIVE - 17 January 2018

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Business

Putin’s Campaign Website Up and Running
Bitcoin Falls More than 7% as Regulation Worries Mount

Politics

Political Crisis in the Czech Republic: The Government Resigned
Netanyahu: The United States will Move its Embassy in Jerusalem in One Year
Tomorrow will be Clear Who will be the Next PM of Romania
Future of Catalonia Unclear as its Parliament Meets For 1st Time Since Election
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Arrives on an Official Visit to the Republic of Macedonia
The New Czech Government Lost a Vote of Confidence
The Ratification of the Treaty with Macedonia Enters into Two Committees of the Bulgarian Parliament
Angela Merkel Comes to Bulgaria on Saturday
PM Borisov to President of Kosovo: I Count on Your Help that the Kosovo Mitrovica Case will not Deviate Us From the Big Goal
Stoltenberg on an Official Visit to Macedonia
Erdogan Meets the Pope on February 5th
Borisov to the MEPs: If there is so much Corruption, How are we Always First in Elections (Video)
Boyko Borisov Presents the Presidency's Priorities to the European Parliament
Climber Boyan Petrov Proposes Changes in the Decision of the Council of Ministers for Bansko
The Five-star Marriott will be the Tallest Hotel in Sofia
Vote of no Confidence in Bulgarian Government Over Corruption Law to be Presented Today

Society

Cruel Exploitation of Bulgarians in Germany
Bulgarians Honor St Anthony
Horror in Svishtov! Mother Kept her Two Mentally ill Daughters Locked for Decades
Bourgas Citizens Protest Against Systemic Air Pollution
Dangerous Climate Change is the Greatest Risk to the World in 2018
An Earthquake Shook the Capital of Taiwan
NIMH: Sunny, Maximum Temperatures From 0-2°C in Northwestern Regions
Theodor Ushev Shows for the First Time in Sofia an Immersive Art Installation and a Mixed Reality
Do not Try to Suppress a Sneeze, Advise Doctors
10 People Died in a Crash with a Military Helicopter in Colombia

Sports

Grigor Dimitrov Struggled but Reached the Third Round of the Australian Open
Ronaldinho: Brazilian World Cup Winner Retires From Football

Crime

Thousands of Britons have Bought Fake Diplomas

Lifestyle

The 12 Best-Selling Albums of All Time

World

A Former CIA Officer was Arrested Because of Top-secret Information
A Ball of Fire Passed over the Sky in Michigan (Videos)
The White House Doctor Called President Trump's Health 'Excellent
Nations to Consider More North Korea Sanctions, U.S. Warns on Military Option
The Hotel in Riyadh, which was a Prison for Princes, is Again Accepting Reservations
Clashes in Kiev Between Protesters and Police
Juncker Says Would Like Britain Rejoin EU After Brexit

Novinite Insider

Juncker: Bulgaria is an Inspiring Example for the Western Balkans

Business

Putin’s Campaign Website Up and Running

The campaign website of Russian President Vladimir Putin who will be running for the nation’s highest office as an independent candidate this coming March got started at putin2018.

Business | January 17, 2018, Wednesday // 14:22

Bitcoin Falls More than 7% as Regulation Worries Mount

 The price of bitcoin extended its sharp tumble of the past 24 hours, dropping more than seven percent on the Bitstamp exchange on Wednesday, spooked by worries regulators may try to clamp down on the highly-volatile trading in the digital currency, Reute

Business » Finance | January 17, 2018, Wednesday // 10:29

Politics

Political Crisis in the Czech Republic: The Government Resigned

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis resigned after yesterday failed to get a vote of confidence from parliament, world agencies said.

Politics | January 17, 2018, Wednesday // 14:55

Netanyahu: The United States will Move its Embassy in Jerusalem in One Year

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the US would move its embassy from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv by a year, DPA said.

Politics | January 17, 2018, Wednesday // 13:54

Tomorrow will be Clear Who will be the Next PM of Romania

It is expected tomorrow to be clear who will be the new Prime Minister of Romania.

Politics | January 17, 2018, Wednesday // 11:32

Future of Catalonia Unclear as its Parliament Meets For 1st Time Since Election

The Catalan parliament will meet on Wednesday in a first step toward forming a local government after December’s elections but questions remain over whether the wealthy northeastern region will continue to push for a split from Spain.

Politics | January 17, 2018, Wednesday // 11:30

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Arrives on an Official Visit to the Republic of Macedonia

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg arrives on an official visit to the Republic of Macedonia, the government's press service in Skopje said.

Politics | January 17, 2018, Wednesday // 11:20

The New Czech Government Lost a Vote of Confidence

The new Czech minority government, led by billionaire Andrei Babis, lost the vote of confidence vote after lawmakers rejected the populist who was accused of fraudulent EU subsidies.

Politics | January 17, 2018, Wednesday // 10:18

The Ratification of the Treaty with Macedonia Enters into Two Committees of the Bulgarian Parliament

Two parliamentary committees - the Foreign Policy Committee and the European Affairs and Oversight Committee of the European Funds - will review the ratification of the Treaty of friendship, good neighborliness and cooperation between the Republic of Bulg

Politics | January 17, 2018, Wednesday // 09:49

Angela Merkel Comes to Bulgaria on Saturday

German Chancellor Angela Merkel will be on a working visit to Sofia on Saturday, January 20, at the invitation of Prime Minister Boyko Borisov.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 17, 2018, Wednesday // 14:42

PM Borisov to President of Kosovo: I Count on Your Help that the Kosovo Mitrovica Case will not Deviate Us From the Big Goal

Prime Minister Boyko Borissov held a telephone conversation with Kosovo President Hashim Thaci on one of the Kosovo Serb leaders, Oliver Ivanovic who was shot yesterday.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 17, 2018, Wednesday // 14:17

Stoltenberg on an Official Visit to Macedonia

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg arrives on an official visit to the Republic of Macedonia, according to the government press service in Skopje.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 17, 2018, Wednesday // 12:24

Erdogan Meets the Pope on February 5th

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will visit the Pope next month on February 5, according to a news release.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 17, 2018, Wednesday // 12:12

Borisov to the MEPs: If there is so much Corruption, How are we Always First in Elections (Video)

Prime Minister Boyko Borisov announced to the European Parliament that he is a "green man", rejected accusations by MEPs that his government opens the door for the construction of Pirin and guarantees that only a second lift in Bansko will be built and no

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | January 17, 2018, Wednesday // 15:43

Boyko Borisov Presents the Presidency's Priorities to the European Parliament

10:00 PM Prime Minister Boyko Borissov will present the priorities of the Bulgarian presidency of the Council of the European Union in the European Parliament (EP) in Strasbourg.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | January 17, 2018, Wednesday // 10:30

Climber Boyan Petrov Proposes Changes in the Decision of the Council of Ministers for Bansko

Climber Boyan Petrov will submit to the MOEW an amended version of the decision of the Council of Ministers of 28 December on the management plan for Pirin National Park.

Politics » Domestic | January 17, 2018, Wednesday // 15:03

The Five-star Marriott will be the Tallest Hotel in Sofia

Since the end of last year, there is a hole into the center of Sofia becoming deeper and deeper.

Politics » Domestic | January 17, 2018, Wednesday // 13:59

Vote of no Confidence in Bulgarian Government Over Corruption Law to be Presented Today

The Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) is putting a motion of no confidence in the government on corruption law today.

Politics » Domestic | January 17, 2018, Wednesday // 10:33

Society

Cruel Exploitation of Bulgarians in Germany

The Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria said they have found many violations of both Bulgarian and German legislation when hiring Bulgarian workers in Germany.

Society | January 17, 2018, Wednesday // 11:56

Bulgarians Honor St Anthony

The Bulgarian Orthodox Churchy honors Friday the memory of the Venerable Anthony the Great, on the holiday called Antonovden.

Society | January 17, 2018, Wednesday // 10:38

Horror in Svishtov! Mother Kept her Two Mentally ill Daughters Locked for Decades

Mother has kept her two mentally ill daughters locked in their home for decades.

Society | January 17, 2018, Wednesday // 10:25

Bourgas Citizens Protest Against Systemic Air Pollution

Residents of Bourgas protest against systemic air pollution in the city, BNR reported.

Society | January 17, 2018, Wednesday // 09:58

Dangerous Climate Change is the Greatest Risk to the World in 2018

Dangerous climate change and natural disasters are the most likely global risks in 2018, according to a study by the World Economic Forum, quoted by CNBC.

Society » Environment | January 17, 2018, Wednesday // 14:25

An Earthquake Shook the Capital of Taiwan

An earthquake rocked the Taiwanese capital of Taipei.

Society » Environment | January 17, 2018, Wednesday // 12:19

NIMH: Sunny, Maximum Temperatures From 0-2°C in Northwestern Regions

Today there will be scattered clouds to sunny weather over most of the country before noon.

Society » Environment | January 17, 2018, Wednesday // 10:26

Theodor Ushev Shows for the First Time in Sofia an Immersive Art Installation and a Mixed Reality

Drawings on rescue thermal blankets, video art and the first installment in Bulgaria with mixed reality include Teodor Ushev's newest visual design "In the mirror, dimly".

Society » Culture | January 17, 2018, Wednesday // 15:12

Do not Try to Suppress a Sneeze, Advise Doctors

Are you tempted to stop a powerful sneeze? Better not, recommend British experts who have encountered unusual serious consequences of attempts to suppress the reflex, the Associated Press and Daily Express report.

Society » Health | January 17, 2018, Wednesday // 12:38

10 People Died in a Crash with a Military Helicopter in Colombia

Ten people died in the crash of a military helicopter in the northwestern region of Colombia, Reuters reported.

Society » Incidents | January 17, 2018, Wednesday // 10:10

Sports

Grigor Dimitrov Struggled but Reached the Third Round of the Australian Open

Grigor Dimitrov played one of his weakest games in recent months but still managed to qualify for the third round of the Australian Open Tennis Championship.

Sports | January 17, 2018, Wednesday // 15:32

Ronaldinho: Brazilian World Cup Winner Retires From Football

Brazilian World Cup winner Ronaldinho has retired from football, although he has not played a game since 2015.

Sports | January 17, 2018, Wednesday // 11:37

Crime

Thousands of Britons have Bought Fake Diplomas

Thousands of Britons have bought counterfeit diplomas, BBC reported, quoted by BNT.

Crime | January 17, 2018, Wednesday // 09:40

Lifestyle

The 12 Best-Selling Albums of All Time

Which is your favorite music album? And is it  among the best-selling in history?

Lifestyle | January 17, 2018, Wednesday // 14:30

World

A Former CIA Officer was Arrested Because of Top-secret Information

A former CIA officer was arrested on Tuesday at New York's JF Kennedy Airport on suspicion of having illegally acquired top-secret information, Reuters and Associated Press reported.

World | January 17, 2018, Wednesday // 13:33

A Ball of Fire Passed over the Sky in Michigan (Videos)

A large fireball illuminated the night sky in Michigan.

World | January 17, 2018, Wednesday // 12:15

The White House Doctor Called President Trump's Health 'Excellent

After weeks of speculation over the state of President Donald Trump’s mental and physical fitness, White House physician Ronny Jackson on Tuesday declared the President’s health “excellent.

World | January 17, 2018, Wednesday // 11:17

Nations to Consider More North Korea Sanctions, U.S. Warns on Military Option

Twenty nations agreed on Tuesday to consider tougher sanctions to press North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons and U.

World | January 17, 2018, Wednesday // 10:27

The Hotel in Riyadh, which was a Prison for Princes, is Again Accepting Reservations

The luxury Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, accepts online bookings for the period after February 14, CNN reported.

World | January 17, 2018, Wednesday // 10:14

Clashes in Kiev Between Protesters and Police

Demonstrators were arrested in protests and clashes in front of the parliament in the Ukrainian capital Kiev.

World | January 17, 2018, Wednesday // 09:34

Juncker Says Would Like Britain Rejoin EU After Brexit

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said on Wednesday that he hoped Britain would rejoin the European Union after it has left next year, according to Reuters.

World » EU | January 17, 2018, Wednesday // 11:23

Novinite Insider

Juncker: Bulgaria is an Inspiring Example for the Western Balkans

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker told the EP today that Bulgaria is an inspiring example for the Western Balkans.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | January 17, 2018, Wednesday // 13:02
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