ARCHIVE - 29 September 2017

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Business

More than 2,000 Bulgarian Companies Work in Romania
Elon Musk is Aiming to Land Spaceships on Mars in 2022
Total Business Climate Indicator in Bulgaria Decreases by 0.8% in Comparison with August
Total Producer Price Index in Industry in August 2017 in Bulgaria increased by 0.7%
Inflation in the 19-member Currency Bloc Held Steady at 1.5%
Gas Prices to Decrease by Over 7%
15 to 18 Minutes Faster from Plovdiv to September After the Modernization of the Railway Track
The Regional Minister Denied that the Rehabilitation Program for Buildings will Stop
15.2 % Increase of the Trips of Bulgarian Residents Abroad in August 2017

Politics

Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny is Detained Again
Alexei Navalny's Pre-election Tactics Worry the Authorities in Russia
Macron's Rating is Rising
The US Senate Approved John Huntsman as a New Ambassador to Russia
Vietnam Ready to Bridge Bulgaria-ASEAN Relations
U.S. Celebrated 25 Years of Combined Education and Training Programs in Bulgaria
Theresa May: There is a Russian Threat to Poland and the Baltic Countries
Bulgarian Minister of Defense Wants Foreign Financing of Religious Communities to be Banned
Foreign Minister: I am not Against NATO Bases in Bulgaria
Bulgarian PM: Bulgaria Will Rely on the Support of the EC During Its Presidency of the Council of the EU
Prime Minister Borisov: Bulgaria is not a Risk for the Eurozone
MEPs From Different Countries Urge Albania to Recognize Bulgarian National Minority in the Country
Residents of the Village of Gramatikovo Will Close the Main Road to Turkey on October 13

Society

From October 1st: On Saturday, the Blue Zone in Sofia will be Until 18:00, on Weekdays - Until 19:30
Apple Receives Record Number of US Government National Security Requests for Data
CEM Confirmed the New BNT Management
NIMH: Mostly Cloudy and Cool, with Maximum Temperatures Between 13°C and 18°C
Leonardo da Vinci May Have Drawn Nude Mona Lisa
International Autumn Jazz Festival in Pleven
Unique Jade Amulet was Discovered in Kaliakra, Probably Made in China

Sports

Manchester City Footballer Sergio Aguero Injured in a Car Crash in Amsterdam
Lindsey Vonn is Waiting for Permission to Compete with Men
Tiger Woods Spoke of Putting an End to his Career
Ludogorets Won Against Hoffenheim with 2:1
Official: Ancelotti is no Longer Coach of Bayern Munich

Crime

The German Food Poisoner has at Least One Accomplice

World

Trump to 'Confront North Korea Threat' on Asia Tour
Twitter Banned more than 200 Russian Propaganda Accounts
Iraq blocks International Flights to Kurdistan in Retaliation for Independence Vote
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Revealed she has Breast Cancer
Mumbai Railway Station Stampede Kills 22 Amid Heavy Rain
Hundreds of Workers Continue to Die at the Construction Sites in Qatar for the World Cup 2022
Dubai Tested Drone Taxi Service
US: Coalition Strikes Kill 3 Islamic State Drone Experts in Syria
Big Rise in Britons Seeking Other EU Passports
12 Terror Attacks Foiled in France This Year
Theresa May: Britain Committed to Defence of Europe
Turkey Finalizes Purchase of Russian Air Defense System
Turkey Orders 117 Soldiers Detained over Gulen Links
Russian Sappers Start de-mining Operation in Syria’s Deir ez-Zor More
The Ukrainian President: There Could be Changes to the New Education Law

Business

More than 2,000 Bulgarian Companies Work in Romania

Over 2000 companies with Bulgarian capital work in Romania.

Business | September 29, 2017, Friday // 11:33

Elon Musk is Aiming to Land Spaceships on Mars in 2022

Elon Musk just unveiled more of his grand plan for colonizing Mars, reported BBC.

Business | September 29, 2017, Friday // 11:13

Total Business Climate Indicator in Bulgaria Decreases by 0.8% in Comparison with August

In September 2017, the total business climate indicator4 decreases by 0.

Business » Finance | September 29, 2017, Friday // 17:03

Total Producer Price Index in Industry in August 2017 in Bulgaria increased by 0.7%

Total Producer Price Index in Industry in August 2017 increased by 0.

Business » Finance | September 29, 2017, Friday // 14:31

Inflation in the 19-member Currency Bloc Held Steady at 1.5%

Euro zone inflation undershot expectations in September, Eurostat data showed on Friday, highlighting that price growth remained week and supporting the European Central Bank’s case for only gradual removal of stimulus.

Business » Finance | September 29, 2017, Friday // 13:33

Gas Prices to Decrease by Over 7%

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Business » Energy | September 29, 2017, Friday // 13:24

15 to 18 Minutes Faster from Plovdiv to September After the Modernization of the Railway Track

You can get 15 to 18 minutes faster from Plovdiv to village of September after the modernization of the railway track.

Business » Industry | September 29, 2017, Friday // 17:27

The Regional Minister Denied that the Rehabilitation Program for Buildings will Stop

"The rehabilitation program does not stop, the next year will be even more dynamic with even more rehabilitation of Bulgarian compartment blocks".

Business » Industry | September 29, 2017, Friday // 12:44

15.2 % Increase of the Trips of Bulgarian Residents Abroad in August 2017

In August 2017, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 680.

Business » Tourism | September 29, 2017, Friday // 10:27

Politics

Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny is Detained Again

Opposition leader Alexei Navalny is detained in Moscow.

Politics | September 29, 2017, Friday // 13:20

Alexei Navalny's Pre-election Tactics Worry the Authorities in Russia

The campaign of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in the Russian province before the presidential elections in the spring is bordering civil disobedience, Russian newspaper Nezavisimaya Gazeta writes.

Politics | September 29, 2017, Friday // 11:56

Macron's Rating is Rising

Two opinion polls in the past four days show a slight rise in the rating of French President Emmanuel Macron, which had collapsed after his election in May, the DPA reported.

Politics | September 29, 2017, Friday // 11:41

The US Senate Approved John Huntsman as a New Ambassador to Russia

The US Senate voted in favor of the appointment of former Utah Governor John Huntsman as the country's ambassador to Moscow, Reuters reports.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 29, 2017, Friday // 12:20

Vietnam Ready to Bridge Bulgaria-ASEAN Relations

Vietnam is willing to serve as a bridge to support Bulgaria and the EU in enhancing relations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its member nations.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 29, 2017, Friday // 09:44

Theresa May: There is a Russian Threat to Poland and the Baltic Countries

"For Poland and for the Baltic States, the Russian threat exists! NATO gives security.

Politics » Defense | September 29, 2017, Friday // 14:26

Bulgarian Minister of Defense Wants Foreign Financing of Religious Communities to be Banned

Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Krasimir Karakachanov has told journalists in parliament that funding of religious communities, organizations and religious denominations in Bulgaria from abroad should be banned, reported BGNES.

Politics » Defense | September 29, 2017, Friday // 13:34

Foreign Minister: I am not Against NATO Bases in Bulgaria

Foreign Minister Ekaterina Zaharieva returned from the United States, where she was visiting along with President Rumen Radev.

Politics » Defense | September 29, 2017, Friday // 12:12

Bulgarian PM: Bulgaria Will Rely on the Support of the EC During Its Presidency of the Council of the EU

Bulgaria will rely on the support of the European Commission during its Presidency of the Council of the EU’’, said Prime Minister Boyko Borisov during his meeting with the President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker in Tallinn.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 29, 2017, Friday // 15:49

Prime Minister Borisov: Bulgaria is not a Risk for the Eurozone

Bulgaria is not a risk to the eurozone and deserves to be in the "waiting room" because it meets all the criteria, Prime Minister Boyko Borisov said at a meeting with European Council President Donald Tusk in Estonia, reports Sega.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 29, 2017, Friday // 12:32

MEPs From Different Countries Urge Albania to Recognize Bulgarian National Minority in the Country

MEPs from different countries and political parties are preparing a letter to the parliament of Albania, urging the country to recognize the Bulgarian national minority, reported bTV.

Politics » Domestic | September 29, 2017, Friday // 09:55

Residents of the Village of Gramatikovo Will Close the Main Road to Turkey on October 13

The residents of the village of Gramatikovo in the municipality of Malko Tarnovo are preparing for protest.

Politics » Domestic | September 29, 2017, Friday // 09:50

Society

From October 1st: On Saturday, the Blue Zone in Sofia will be Until 18:00, on Weekdays - Until 19:30

From October 1st, paid parking spaces in Sofia will have new working hours from 8:30 to 19:30, the Center for Urban Mobility reports, quoted by bTV.

Society | September 29, 2017, Friday // 16:14

CEM Confirmed the New BNT Management

The Council for Electronic Media approved the composition of the board of BNT on Thursday.

Society | September 29, 2017, Friday // 11:25

NIMH: Mostly Cloudy and Cool, with Maximum Temperatures Between 13°C and 18°C

Weather will remain almost unchanged today, mostly cloudy and cool, with maximum temperatures between 13°C and 18°C.

Society » Environment | September 29, 2017, Friday // 10:57

Leonardo da Vinci May Have Drawn Nude Mona Lisa

A nude sketch that bears a striking resemblance to the Mona Lisa may have been drawn by Leonardo da Vinci, experts have said, quoted by The Guardian.

Society » Culture | September 29, 2017, Friday // 14:55

International Autumn Jazz Festival in Pleven

The first edition of the International Autumn Jazz Fest in Pleven combines the jazz traditions with the technologies of the future, the Balkan melodic lines and rhythms with film and theatrical musical themes, tango and classics with European improvised m

Society » Culture | September 29, 2017, Friday // 14:21

Unique Jade Amulet was Discovered in Kaliakra, Probably Made in China

A unique white jade amulet, probably made in China during the Yuan Dynasty, was discovered during excavations on Cape Kaliakra.

Society » Archaeology | September 29, 2017, Friday // 14:13

Sports

Manchester City Footballer Sergio Aguero Injured in a Car Crash in Amsterdam

Manchester City officially confirmed the information that the star striker of the team, Sergio Aguero, suffered a car crash last night.

Sports | September 29, 2017, Friday // 13:13

Lindsey Vonn is Waiting for Permission to Compete with Men

The US Ski and Snowboard Association will file a formal request to the International Federation.

Sports | September 29, 2017, Friday // 12:56

Tiger Woods Spoke of Putting an End to his Career

The winner of 14 Major Tournaments and the world's richest athlete, Tiger Woods, admitted that he would never return to competitive golf.

Sports | September 29, 2017, Friday // 12:51

Ludogorets Won Against Hoffenheim with 2:1

Ludogorets made a prestigious victory on their home ground against the strong German team "Hoffenheim" 2:1 in the group stage of the Europa League, and the success came with a complete turnover of events after the Germans led in the second minute Kaderabe

Sports | September 29, 2017, Friday // 11:04

Official: Ancelotti is no Longer Coach of Bayern Munich

Carlo Ancelotti is no longer coach of Bayern Munich, confirmed the official website of the Bavarians.

Sports | September 29, 2017, Friday // 10:56

Crime

The German Food Poisoner has at Least One Accomplice

The extortionist who put poison in food and wants EUR 10 million from big trading chains in Germany to stop this activity has at least one accomplice.

Crime | September 29, 2017, Friday // 12:38

World

Trump to 'Confront North Korea Threat' on Asia Tour

US President Donald Trump will travel to five Asian countries in November to participate in regional summits, the White House has announced, quoted by BBC.

World | September 29, 2017, Friday // 16:00

Twitter Banned more than 200 Russian Propaganda Accounts

Facing scrutiny from Congress, Twitter today disclosed that more than 200 Russia-linked accounts had been used to spread propaganda and misinformation on the company’s platform, reports TheVerge.

World | September 29, 2017, Friday // 14:57

Iraq blocks International Flights to Kurdistan in Retaliation for Independence Vote

International flights to and from Iraq’s Kurdistan region were set to end from 6:00 p.

World | September 29, 2017, Friday // 14:44

Julia Louis-Dreyfus Revealed she has Breast Cancer

Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who won six Emmy awards for her role in the Veep TV series, revealed she has breast cancer, world news agencies reported.

World | September 29, 2017, Friday // 14:33

Mumbai Railway Station Stampede Kills 22 Amid Heavy Rain

A stampede on a footbridge at a Mumbai railway station has left 22 people dead and injured more than 30, Indian officials report, quoted by BBC.

World | September 29, 2017, Friday // 14:10

Hundreds of Workers Continue to Die at the Construction Sites in Qatar for the World Cup 2022

Qatar does not do enough to ensure safe working conditions in preparation for the World Cup in 2022.

World | September 29, 2017, Friday // 13:03

Dubai Tested Drone Taxi Service

A first test flight of a flying self-operating taxi was made on Monday in Dubai, Business Insider reported.

World | September 29, 2017, Friday // 11:28

US: Coalition Strikes Kill 3 Islamic State Drone Experts in Syria

The U.S.-led coalition fighting Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria said Thursday that three of the terror group's drone experts were killed in Syria this month, VOA reported.

World | September 29, 2017, Friday // 09:30

Big Rise in Britons Seeking Other EU Passports

Tens of thousands more UK citizens applied for citizenship in other EU countries in the 12 months after the Brexit vote than in the previous year, according to data obtained by the BBC.

World » EU | September 29, 2017, Friday // 16:09

12 Terror Attacks Foiled in France This Year

Twelve terror plots have been thwarted in France since the start of the year, Interior Minister Gerard Collomb said Tuesday, warning that the threat remains “strong”.

World » EU | September 29, 2017, Friday // 10:59

Theresa May: Britain Committed to Defence of Europe

The UK is unconditionally committed to the defence and security of Europe, Prime Minister Theresa May will say, reported BBC.

World » EU | September 29, 2017, Friday // 10:00

Turkey Finalizes Purchase of Russian Air Defense System

Russia and Turkey on Friday signed an agreement which has Ankara make a down payment on an advanced anti-missile air defense system.

World » Southeast Europe | September 29, 2017, Friday // 17:33

Turkey Orders 117 Soldiers Detained over Gulen Links

Turkish prosecutors have issued detention warrants for 117 military personnel over alleged links to the U.

World » Southeast Europe | September 29, 2017, Friday // 10:47

Russian Sappers Start de-mining Operation in Syria’s Deir ez-Zor More

Russian sappers have started a large-scale de-mining effort in the Syrian city of Deir ez-Zor, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday, cited by TASS.

World » Russia | September 29, 2017, Friday // 09:33

The Ukrainian President: There Could be Changes to the New Education Law

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has admitted the possibility of making changes to language standards in the new education law after talks with European partners, TASS reported.

World » Ukraine | September 29, 2017, Friday // 11:16
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