Belene nuclear plant project can be financially successful in two thirds of the 90 scenarios developed by the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS), a report by the academy presented on 16th of November, reads.

Business | November 17, 2017, Friday // 09:33

Bitcoin Hit an All-Time High Just Below $8,000

Bitcoin hit an all-time high just below $8,000 on Friday, on talk that a software upgrade whose suspension sent the cryptocurrency into a tailspin at the end of last week was, after all, going ahead within hours, reported Reuters.

Business » Finance | November 17, 2017, Friday // 14:37

Politics

The Czech President Predicts Russia in the EU

Czech President Milos Zeman believes Russia can become a member of the European Union in the long run.

Politics | November 17, 2017, Friday // 10:18

Macedonian PM: 'We Are not Only Friends with Bulgaria, but We Have Become Allies

''We are not only friends with Bulgaria, but we have become allies.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 17, 2017, Friday // 09:38

Gen. Dunford: The US Loses its Military Superiority over Russia and China

America's military superiority over their rivals - China and Russia - is gradually blurring, says Gen.

Politics » Defense | November 17, 2017, Friday // 10:33

MPs Chose Tsveta Karayancheva as the New Parliament Speaker

MEPs chose Tsveta Karayancheva as parliament speaker.

Politics » Domestic | November 17, 2017, Friday // 13:18

Speaker of the National Assembly Dimitar Glavchev Resigned

The Speaker of the National Assembly Dimitar Glavchev resigned, according to Nova TV.

Politics » Domestic | November 17, 2017, Friday // 09:47

Society

Discovery Networks Announced a Partnership with The Sales House in Bulgaria

Discovery Networks Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa (CEEMEA), a division of Discovery Communications, a global leader in entertainment, announced the start of collaboration in sales of ads with The Sales House in Bulgaria.

Society | November 17, 2017, Friday // 13:42

Sylvester Stallone Dismissed Rape Accusations

Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone categorically rejects the accusations of raping a 16-year-old girl in Las Vegas (Nevada) in 1986.

Society | November 17, 2017, Friday // 12:03

New $200,000 Tesla Roadster Speeds in Front of Electric Big-Rig Truck

Tesla INC upstaged its own debut of an electric heavy duty truck on Thursday when a red Roadster pulled out of the big rig’s trailer and Chief Executive Elon Musk said the new $200,000 sports car would be the fastest production car ever, reported Reuters.

Society | November 17, 2017, Friday // 09:44

NIMH: Weather Will be Mostly Cloudy and Rains Will Fall in Many Areas

The weather will remain unchanged today.

Society » Environment | November 17, 2017, Friday // 13:24

2.9 Earthquake on the Richter Scale is Registered Near Bansko

An earthquake measuring 2.

Society » Environment | November 17, 2017, Friday // 09:35

4506 Cases of Harassment and Bullying have been Registered in Schools in Bulgaria

There were 4506 cases of aggression and harassment during the past academic year.

Society » Education | November 17, 2017, Friday // 11:08

Over 17,000 Children were Brought Back to Class in Bulgaria

17 297 children were brought back to class from 2001 to 2012 , Deputy Prime Minister Tomislav Donchev said yesterday at the meeting of the Coordination Unit for the Mechanism for Enclosure and Detention in the Children's Educational System, reports sega.

Society » Education | November 17, 2017, Friday // 10:59

Archaeologists Find Statue of Egyptian Goddess Isis, Satyr’s Head at Roman Villa, Nymphaeum in Bulgaria’s Kasnakovo

A 2nd century AD marble statue of the Ancient Egyptian goddess Isis, who was also worshipped in the wider Greco-Roman world, and a marble head of a satyr, a male companion of ancient wine god Dionysus, have been discovered by archaeologists at a Roman vil

Society » Archaeology | November 17, 2017, Friday // 20:04

Bulgaria’s Plovdiv to Buy Back Roman Forum of Ancient Philipopolis 15 Years after Selling It

The local authorities in the southern Bulgarian city of Plovdiv have struck a deal to buy back a property containing the southern part of the Ancient Roman Forum (main square) of the Antiquity city of Philipopolis, a property that was perplexing sold by P

Society » Archaeology | November 17, 2017, Friday // 20:00

Archaeologists Have Discovered a Unique Statue of the Goddess Isis

Archaeologists have discovered a unique statue of the goddess Isis and a marble head of satire in the Sanctuary of the Nymphs and Aphrodite near the Dimitrovgrad village of Kasnakovo.

Society » Archaeology | November 17, 2017, Friday // 16:42

The Sale of 21 Tonnes of Unfit Meat has been Stopped

The sale of 21 tonnes of meat that is unfit for human consumption has been stopped, the National Revenue Agency (NRA) said.

Society » Health | November 17, 2017, Friday // 12:55

Death Toll in the Car Accident near Mikre Rises to 9

Two more passengers in the serious car crash near the village of Mikre have died.

Society » Incidents | November 17, 2017, Friday // 20:13

Six People Died, While 18 Were Injured in a Crash Between a Minibus and a Truck

Six people died, while 18 were injured in a crash between a minibus and a truck in the area of Mikre village, the regional police department announced, quoted by bTV.

Society » Incidents | November 17, 2017, Friday // 15:57

A Metal Fragment Fell on a Woman Waiting for a Bus in Sofia

A metal object fell on a 31-year-old woman while she was waiting for a bus at a bus stop at Tsarigradsko shosse Blvd in Sofia, mediapool reported.

Society » Incidents | November 17, 2017, Friday // 12:25

Fire Burned Down a Building in Blagoevgrad

A big fire that broke this night, burned the roof of a three-storey building in Blagoevgrad.

Society » Incidents | November 17, 2017, Friday // 10:25

Sports

Dimitar Berbatov's Adventure in India Begins Today

The Indian adventure of Bulgaria's biggest football star in recent years, Dimitar Berbatov, starts today, reports sportal.

Sports | November 17, 2017, Friday // 12:14

Ibrahimovic Could Play at World Cup 2018

Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is considering the idea of returning to Sweden's national team, which eliminated Italy in the playoffs and qualifies for the World Cup in Russia next year, reports sportal.

Sports | November 17, 2017, Friday // 11:57

WADA Refused to Return Russia's Rights

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) refused to return the license to the Russian agency (RUSADA), reports sega.

Sports | November 17, 2017, Friday // 10:55

Anthony Ivanov will Swim for a University in Alabama

Bulgaria's new star swimmer Anthony Ivanov chose to continue his education and career at the University of Alabama, Alberta, said BGswim.

Sports | November 17, 2017, Friday // 10:51

FIFA Approves a Tournament for Countries that did not Qualify for the World Cup

FIFA will approve a potential tournament involving national teams that have not qualified for World Cup 2018 in Russia.

Sports | November 17, 2017, Friday // 10:46

Crime

The US Police Arrested over 200 Members of a Criminal Group

More than 200 suspected members of the criminal gang of Salvadorian origin MS-13 were arrested in a major police operation in the United States, CNN reported.

Crime | November 17, 2017, Friday // 12:28

Lifestyle

Netflix May not be Able to Fire Kevin Spacey From House of Cards

Netflix may not be able to sack Kevin Spacey from their popular series House of Cards, after the veteran actor was accused of sexual harassment, due to his contract.

Lifestyle | November 17, 2017, Friday // 20:21

World

The Trump Administration will Allow the Import of Trophies from Killed Elephants

US President Donald Trump's administration will resume the import of trophies from killed African elephants, according to Associated Press.

World | November 17, 2017, Friday // 12:47

Around 3,000 Additional US Troops are Stationed in Afghanistan

Around 3,000 additional US troops are stationed in Afghanistan under US President Donald Trump's new strategy, the Pentagon said.

World | November 17, 2017, Friday // 12:42

North Korea might be Building a Submarine Capable of Carrying Ballistic Missiles

North Korea may be building a submarine capable of carrying ballistic missiles.

World | November 17, 2017, Friday // 12:32

Japanese Company Apologized after a Train Departed 20 Seconds Earlier

A Japanese railway company publishes an excuse after a train has departed of the platform 20 seconds earlier.

World | November 17, 2017, Friday // 12:09

Elon Musk Showed his First Electric and Self-driving Truck

Tesla demonstrated its first electric truck with autopilot.

World | November 17, 2017, Friday // 11:13

Washington Warns of an Increased Terrorist Threat in Europe at Christmas and New Year

Authorities in the United States have issued recommendations for their citizens traveling to Europe, warning them that there will be an increased terrorist threat during the Christmas and New Year holidays on the continent, FOCUS News Agency quoted.

World | November 17, 2017, Friday // 10:36

Marijuana took its First Victim

American medics from Colorado (US) say they have established the world's first death due to marijuana.

World | November 17, 2017, Friday // 10:23

China, Russia to Hold Simulated Anti-Missile Drill

The Chinese and Russian militaries will next month hold anti-missile drills in Beijing, China’s Defence Ministry said on Friday, amid concern in both countries about the deployment of a U.

World | November 17, 2017, Friday // 09:53

Germany to Spend 10 Million Euros to Help Clear Mines in Syria

Germany will spend an initial 10 million euros to help remove mines from the northern Syrian city of Raqqa, the Handelsblatt newspaper said in Friday editions, reported Reuters.

World | November 17, 2017, Friday // 09:43

UN Council Rejects Russian Draft on Syria Gas Attacks Probe

The UN Security Council on Thursday rejected a Russian-drafted resolution that would have extended a UN-led investigation of chemical attacks in Syria but with changes to the panel, AFP reported.

World | November 17, 2017, Friday // 09:30

Two Weeks to Unlock Brexit, EU Tells Britain's May

“There is more work to be done” to unlock Brexit talks, British Prime Minister Theresa May was told on Friday, as the European Union repeated an early December deadline for her to move on the divorce bill and border with Ireland, reported Reuters.

World » EU | November 17, 2017, Friday // 20:19

Barcelona Unveils New Anti-Terror Measures in Response to August Attack

Barcelona will pedestrianise and install obstacles on some of its busiest tourist streets in response to the August terror attack in the city where a van ploughed into pedestrians, killing 14, The Local writes.

World » EU | November 17, 2017, Friday // 20:11

France Holds Another Day of National Anti-Macron Protests

Two of France's biggest workers' unions are staging nationwide protests against President Emmanuel Macron and his economic reforms, reported ABC News.

World » EU | November 17, 2017, Friday // 09:56

German Coalition Talks Miss Deadline

Chancellor Angela Merkel’s efforts to forge a three-way ruling coalition could stretch into the weekend after the parties missed Merkel’s Thursday deadline and failed to reach agreement on key issues such as migration and finances, reported Reuters.

World » EU | November 17, 2017, Friday // 09:51

Erdogan Says Turkey Pulls Troops out of NATO Exercise

Turkey is pulling 40 soldiers out of a NATO exercise in Norway, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday, after his name was included in a list of enemies on a poster at the drill, an incident that drew an apology from NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenbe

World » Southeast Europe | November 17, 2017, Friday // 16:41