ARCHIVE - 5 September 2017

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Business

Bulgarian Police Force Turks to Pay Bribes to Enter Turkey
Bitcoin Price Drops 20pc in Three Days
Sofia, Greece in Negotiations Over Railway Connection Between Bulgarian, Greek Ports
Bulgarian State Railways Company to Launch Tender For Rolling Stock
The Ministry of Tourism Makes Routes for Religious Tourism
Bulgaria Thanks Tourists With Greeting Cards

Politics

Catalonia is Ready with a Madrid-independent Tax Agency
Turkey Slams Germany's 'Disrespectful Comments' About Erdogan
Boris Johnson Could be Replaced as Foreign Minister of the UK
Prime Minister Borisov Goes on a State Visit to Greece Today
Bulgarian Foreign Minister Joins Bled Strategic Forum in Slovenia
Israel Begins the Largest Military Exercises in 19 Years
70% of Bulgarians Admit The President Should Have a Leading Role in Anti-Corruption Debate
Protest Against Employer Misdemeanour Outside the National Assembly
Sofia Starts Remote Measurement of Vehicle Emissions
The Ombudsman: It is Outrageous to Work without Salary
People are Growing around 1000 Acres of Legal Cannabis in Bulgaria
There is Steady GDP Growth in Bulgaria
Seamstresses and Miners Protesting in front of the National Assembly

Society

40 Year Since a Bulgarian Song Launched Into Space on NASA's Voyager 1
British Scientists have Promised USD 1 Million to Solve a Chess Problem
Hungarian Philosopher has Returned an Honorary Doctorate to Avoid Contact with Putin
Sweden will Deport 106-year-old Afghan Woman
NIMH: Rains in Afternoon, Maximum Temperatures 21° to 26°
Extinction of the Fire near Los Angeles Continues
Hurricane Irma: States of Emergency Declared as Storm Heads to Caribbean
Tuition Fees Go Up by 13.6% From 2017
Week of Contemporary Art to be Hold in Plovdiv on September 8
Varna will Held Exhibition Aims to Present the Work of 51 Authors
40 Countries are Affected by the Scandal with Fipronil Infected Eggs
A Passenger Plane Landed in Japan after a Collision with a Bird

Sports

Bulgarian Challenger Kubrat Pulev Vows to Upset Anthony Joshua

Crime

Italy Arrested Mafia Boss in Uruguay after 23 Years
2 Arrested on Arson Charges Over Forest Fires in Peloponnese

World

Donald Trump Announces He Is Selling Japan and South Korea Military Equipment
Syrian Army Breaks Islamic State Siege in Eastern City
The French President Attacked Journalists
According to Elon Musk, AI can Lead to a World War
North Korea 'Begging For War' Says US, Calling For Strongest Possible Sanctions
More Than 100 Migrants Rescued From Sea off Crete
EU Backs Romania with EUR 155M For Water Infrastructure Upgrades
UK Police Arrest 4, Including Soldiers, Over Suspected Far-Right Terrorism
Rare Malaria Death of Girl in Northern Italy
Germany Joins Brussels in Battle Against Poland
EU will continue talks with Turkey
Russian President Vladimir Putin Warns of Planetary Catastrophe

Business

Bulgarian Police Force Turks to Pay Bribes to Enter Turkey

 Bulgarian border guards forced Turks living in European countries to pay bribes to be able to enter Turkey, European Parliament's Turkey rapporteur Kati Piri said in a report.

Business | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 16:12

Bitcoin Price Drops 20pc in Three Days

The price of Bitcoin has plummeted in the last three days after the virtual currency hit record levels, according to The Telegraph.

Business » Finance | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 15:50

Sofia, Greece in Negotiations Over Railway Connection Between Bulgarian, Greek Ports

Bulgarian Minister of Transport Ivaylo Moskovski has said that on 6 September in Kavala, Greece, an intergovernmental memorandum will be signed between Bulgaria and Greece for a new railway connection between the Greek ports of Thessaloniki, Kavala and Al

Business » Industry | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 16:39

Bulgarian State Railways Company to Launch Tender For Rolling Stock

Bulgarian state-owned railways operator BDZ Holding said on Monday it plans to launch a public tender for the purchase of 41 new passenger railcars for a total of 380 million levs ($231.

Business » Industry | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 10:12

The Ministry of Tourism Makes Routes for Religious Tourism

The Ministry of Tourism develops routes for religious tourism for Russian tourists in Bulgaria.

Business » Tourism | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 12:50

Bulgaria Thanks Tourists With Greeting Cards

At the initiative of Bulgaria’s Minister of Tourism Nikolina Angelkova, more than 400,000 cards will be sent to foreign tourists who visited Bulgaria.

Business » Tourism | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 09:45

Politics

Catalonia is Ready with a Madrid-independent Tax Agency

The pro-separatist government of Catalonia said it had set up its own tax agency, ready for action after the disputed referendum on independence from Madrid scheduled for October 1st.

Politics | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 11:26

Turkey Slams Germany's 'Disrespectful Comments' About Erdogan

Turkey's foreign ministry has issued a disgruntled official stance against Germany and Austria, the DHA news agency reported.

Politics | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 10:45

Boris Johnson Could be Replaced as Foreign Minister of the UK

British Foreign Minister Boris Johnson may be replaced and transferred to a less important position as a formal chairman of the ruling Conservative Party in upcoming staff shifts in the government, said the London Times.

Politics | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 10:27

Prime Minister Borisov Goes on a State Visit to Greece Today

Prime Minister Boyko Borisov is leaving for a visit to Greece today.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 12:16

Bulgarian Foreign Minister Joins Bled Strategic Forum in Slovenia

Deputy PM Ekaterina Zaharieva is in Slovenia for the Bled Strategic Forum.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 10:48

Israel Begins the Largest Military Exercises in 19 Years

The Israeli army begins the largest military exercise in 19-year around the northern border, during which tens of thousands of soldiers will work out variants of a military campaign against the Lebanese Hezbollah movement.

Politics » Defense | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 12:29

70% of Bulgarians Admit The President Should Have a Leading Role in Anti-Corruption Debate

At the beginning of the autumn political season, corruption is at the heart of the political debate, and of lawmaking.

Politics » Domestic | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 15:01

Protest Against Employer Misdemeanour Outside the National Assembly

Dozens of workers gathered outside the National Assembly for a protest against employer misdemeanour.

Politics » Domestic | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 14:10

Sofia Starts Remote Measurement of Vehicle Emissions

A few days after the European Commission announced that car emissions will be reported in real terms, a team of the Spanish RSLab, which will remotely measure vehicle emissions temporarily and without the need to stop them, is coming to the capital.

Politics » Domestic | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 12:45

The Ombudsman: It is Outrageous to Work without Salary

It is outrageous to work without payment, your child to starve or to have no money for textbooks.

Politics » Domestic | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 12:06

People are Growing around 1000 Acres of Legal Cannabis in Bulgaria

More than 1,000 acres are the areas legally sown with cannabis in Bulgaria, Stefka Damianova, an expert from the Ministry of Agriculture, told BNR.

Politics » Domestic | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 11:59

There is Steady GDP Growth in Bulgaria

According to preliminary data, in the second quarter of 2017 gross domestic product (GDP) per employee increased by 3.

Politics » Domestic | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 11:52

Seamstresses and Miners Protesting in front of the National Assembly

Seamstresses, miners and employees of a hypermarket are protesting in front of the National Assembly, reported Nova TV.

Politics » Domestic | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 11:07

Society

40 Year Since a Bulgarian Song Launched Into Space on NASA's Voyager 1

40 years ago today a Bulgarian song launched into space on NASA’s Voyager 1.

Society | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 14:12

British Scientists have Promised USD 1 Million to Solve a Chess Problem

Scientists at the University of St Andrews offered USD 1 million to unravel an ancient chess task, the site of this British university reported.

Society | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 11:33

Hungarian Philosopher has Returned an Honorary Doctorate to Avoid Contact with Putin

Hungarian philosopher Mihaly Vajda said he has returned his honorary doctorate to the University of Debrecen because the school has also awarded honorary title to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Society | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 10:20

Sweden will Deport 106-year-old Afghan Woman

Sweden is about to deport an Afghan centenarian after the 106-year-old woman's asylum application was rejected, Associated Press reported.

Society | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 10:14

NIMH: Rains in Afternoon, Maximum Temperatures 21° to 26°

There will be changing cloudiness over the country today, while in the afternoon meteorologists expect short rains in some areas, mainly in the remote southern mountainous regions.

Society » Environment | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 13:15

Extinction of the Fire near Los Angeles Continues

The spread of the big forest fire near Los Angeles has been halted, BT Ti said, citing local media.

Society » Environment | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 11:17

Hurricane Irma: States of Emergency Declared as Storm Heads to Caribbean

States of emergency have been declared as Hurricane Irma grew into a category 4 storm that is forecast to begin buffeting the Caribbean on Tuesday.

Society » Environment | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 09:51

Tuition Fees Go Up by 13.6% From 2017

The beginning of 2017-2018 academic year will see the tuition fees for certain BA and MA programs of some state universities across the country go up by 13.

Society » Education | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 10:00

Week of Contemporary Art to be Hold in Plovdiv on September 8

MIGRATIONS OF FEAR searches for answers by inviting European artists to Plovdiv.

Society » Culture | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 16:45

Varna will Held Exhibition Aims to Present the Work of 51 Authors

The Sixth Regional Group Exhibition Lyrical Messages will be held at  Gallery "Graphite" in the sea capital of Bulgaria - Varna.

Society » Culture | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 13:19

40 Countries are Affected by the Scandal with Fipronil Infected Eggs

The scandal of eggs contaminated with fipronil has affected 40 countries, the Austrian daily Die Presse writes.

Society » Health | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 12:37

A Passenger Plane Landed in Japan after a Collision with a Bird

A Japanese Airlines plane traveling to New York returned safely today to Tokyo after the pilot reported that a bird had hit one of the engines during takeoff, the Associated Press reported.

Society » Incidents | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 11:48

Sports

Bulgarian Challenger Kubrat Pulev Vows to Upset Anthony Joshua

Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev is confident of causing a major upset when he meets world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua for the IBF title next month, confirming the fight will take place on Oct.

Sports | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 09:57

Crime

Italy Arrested Mafia Boss in Uruguay after 23 Years

One of the most wanted Italian mobsters was arrested in Uruguay after he hid for 23 years, Interior Minister Marco Miniati said.

Crime | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 11:21

2 Arrested on Arson Charges Over Forest Fires in Peloponnese

 Police on Monday arrested two men on arson charges in connection with a spate of wildfires in Ileia, in the Peloponnese, on the weekend, Ekathimerini reported.

Crime | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 11:00

World

Donald Trump Announces He Is Selling Japan and South Korea Military Equipment

Donald Trump has announced his is selling Japan and South Korea a “substantially increased” amount of US military equipment, as the President and his allies look for ways to counter the threat from North Korea.

World | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 17:07

Syrian Army Breaks Islamic State Siege in Eastern City

Syrian government forces advanced against Islamic State on Tuesday to reach troops surrounded for years by the jihadists in a government-held enclave in the eastern city of Deir al-Zor, pro-Damascus media outlets and a monitoring group reported, quoted by

World | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 14:21

The French President Attacked Journalists

French President Emmanuel Macron accused journalists of being too interested in themselves and inadequate to the country after reporters from the national public television, France 2, asked him questions about his restrained style of communication, France

World | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 12:41

According to Elon Musk, AI can Lead to a World War

US billionaire, inventor and investor Elon Musk believes the rivalry between countries to be a champion in the field of artificial intelligence could be a cause of a world war.

World | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 10:59

North Korea 'Begging For War' Says US, Calling For Strongest Possible Sanctions

America’s top diplomat has warned that North Korea is “begging for war” and urged the UN security council to impose the toughest sanctions possible on the isolated dictatorship, The Guardian reported.

World | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 09:25

More Than 100 Migrants Rescued From Sea off Crete

A Singapore-flagged tanker on Tuesday morning rescued 103 migrants on board a wooden boat off the coast of Crete after one of the passengers issued a distress call on the European 112 hotline, Ekathimerini writes.

World » EU | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 15:38

EU Backs Romania with EUR 155M For Water Infrastructure Upgrades

The European Commission said on Tuesday it is providing 155 million euro ($184 million) to Romania to finance projects for modernization of water infrastructure in six counties, SeeNews reported.

World » EU | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 15:19

UK Police Arrest 4, Including Soldiers, Over Suspected Far-Right Terrorism

British police arrested four men on Tuesday, including some serving soldiers, on suspicion of belonging to a banned far-right group and planning terrorist acts, reported Reuters.

World » EU | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 15:00

Rare Malaria Death of Girl in Northern Italy

A four-year-old Italian girl has died of cerebral malaria in northern Italy, a region free of the disease, in what doctors see as a very mysterious case, reported BBC.

World » EU | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 13:35

Germany Joins Brussels in Battle Against Poland

German Chancellor Angela Merkel criticised Poland’s governing Law and Justice (PiS) party, backing up the European Commission and increasing the likelihood of unprecedented EU action to punish Warsaw, New Europe reported.

World » EU | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 13:29

EU will continue talks with Turkey

Turkey’s European Union membership accession talks will continue, said EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini on Monday, underlining Ankara’s role as a partner in the region.

World » Southeast Europe | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 10:06

Russian President Vladimir Putin Warns of Planetary Catastrophe

The Russian president Vladimir Putin has warned that the escalating North Korean crisis could cause a “planetary catastrophe” and huge loss of life.

World » Russia | September 5, 2017, Tuesday // 11:01
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