ARCHIVE - 20 November 2017

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Business

Women-Only Music Festival for Sweden After Rape Complaints
Global Economic Competitiveness Index: Bulgaria Ranks 49th Out of 137 Countries
Nebraska Department of Agriculture Announces Soybean Agreement with Bulgaria
Alibaba Goes Offline with $2.9 Billion Stake in China's Top Grocer
M7 Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warnings For New Caledonia and Vanuatu
Bitcoin Hits New Record High, Breaking $8,000 For the First Time
In Bolivia Began a Meeting of Countries - Exporters of Natural Gas
Volkswagen will Invest EUR 22.8 Billion in its Factories

Politics

Romania is Suing a Shepherd who Refuses to Destroy Sheepfold he Built near US Military Base
Car Drivers Are Now Passing Without Restrictions Through the "Vitinya" Tunnel
Bulgarian PM: We Must All Strive For Peace. War is Worse Than Anything
How is it Most Profitable to Heat During the Winter?
Nearly 300 Machines Have Cleaned the Republican Roads Last Night
The Total Income Average Per Household Member During the Q3 of 2017 is 1 431 BGN
Prime Minister Boyko Borisov to Present a Public Lecture on the Subject "Bulgaria, the Balkans, Europe and the World

Society

Residents of Lesbos Against Refugees on the Greek Island
Heathrow's Bears Return with Warm Christmas Advertising (Video)
Free Video Lessons for the Underwater World for Children
Bulgarian and Romanian Children - Highest Risk of Poverty in the EU
New Protests in Romania Against Tax Reforms
Number of Migrants Seeking Asylum in Bulgaria has Fallen 5 Times
Meteor Turned the Night into a Day over Lapland (Video)
The Snowfall Stopped Trains in Gabrovo
Small Steps Forward as UN Climate Talks End in Bonn
NIMH: Rains to Continue, Transforming into Snow in Some Areas of Western Bulgaria
Newly Appointed Young Teachers have Increased more than 4 Times
Pernik Declares Day of Mourning For the Victims From the Car Crash Near Village of Mikre
Harrison Ford Helped a Woman after a Car Crash
The Roof of a School in Targovishte Burned Down

Crime

EU Officials Accused of Selling Illegal Alcohol in Afghanistan
The Infamous Convicted Killer Charles Manson Died after 40 Years in Jail

World

North Korea is Preparing a New Intercontinental Missile Test
Google has Added a New Feature on YouTube for Smartphones
A Sculptor Carved a Statue of Putin as a Winged Bear (Video)
Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Celebrate Platinum Anniversary of their Wedding
NASA has a Plan to Keep People from Space Viruses
Soros: Hungary is Attacking me with Lies
Libya will Investigate Slave Trade in the Country
China will Build a Reusable Space Shuttle
Iraqi Federal Court Rules Kurdish Referendum Unconstitutional
There is no Trace of the Missing Argentinean Submarine
Zimbabwe's Mugabe has Until Noon to Stand Down or Face Impeachment
The EU Introduces Permanent Checks at its External Borders
Today with a Secret Vote, EU Countries Decide Location of Two Euro-agencies after Brexit
Merkel's Fourth Term in Doubt After Would-be Partner Pulls Out
Ankara Asks For Further Probe into NATO Drill Incident
Turkish Capital Ankara Bans All Gay Rights Functions
Greek Floods Death Toll Rises to 20

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Italian Ambassador Mr. Stefano Baldi: Bulgaria is Absolutely Ready to Join Schengen, Since All Technical Criteria Are Met

Business

Women-Only Music Festival for Sweden After Rape Complaints

The first man-free music event organized in response to sexual offences at concerts in Sweden will be held at the end of next summer.

Business | November 20, 2017, Monday // 15:07

Global Economic Competitiveness Index: Bulgaria Ranks 49th Out of 137 Countries

In this year's ranking of the Global Economic Competitiveness Index, Bulgaria ranks 49th out of 137 countries, thanks only to macroeconomic stability (this is our 25th position).

Business | November 20, 2017, Monday // 14:31

Nebraska Department of Agriculture Announces Soybean Agreement with Bulgaria

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) has signed letters of intent with nine soybean processing companies in Bulgaria.

Business | November 20, 2017, Monday // 10:47

Alibaba Goes Offline with $2.9 Billion Stake in China's Top Grocer

Internet giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd said on Monday it would invest HK$22.

Business | November 20, 2017, Monday // 10:38

M7 Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warnings For New Caledonia and Vanuatu

An undersea earthquake of magnitude 7.

Business | November 20, 2017, Monday // 08:59

Bitcoin Hits New Record High, Breaking $8,000 For the First Time

Bitcoin hit a fresh all-time high Monday above the $8,000 mark after a wild week for the cryptocurrency.

Business » Finance | November 20, 2017, Monday // 16:25

In Bolivia Began a Meeting of Countries - Exporters of Natural Gas

From November 24, Bolivia will hold a fourth meeting of gas exporting countries that control 70 percent of global blue-fuel reserves, 40 percent of gas pipelines and 65 percent of global LNG trades, reports TASS.

Business » Energy | November 20, 2017, Monday // 12:05

Volkswagen will Invest EUR 22.8 Billion in its Factories

German automotive giant Volkswagen announced on Monday that it plans to invest 22.

Business » Industry | November 20, 2017, Monday // 16:51

Politics

Romania is Suing a Shepherd who Refuses to Destroy Sheepfold he Built near US Military Base

Romania is suing a local shepherd who interferes with the work of US military deployed at a military base near the southern city of Deveselu, wrote the electronic edition of Balkan Insight.

Politics » Defense | November 20, 2017, Monday // 10:03

Car Drivers Are Now Passing Without Restrictions Through the "Vitinya" Tunnel

Car drivers pass without restrictions through the ''Vitinya'' tunnel on the Hemus motorway.

Politics » Domestic | November 20, 2017, Monday // 14:24

Bulgarian PM: We Must All Strive For Peace. War is Worse Than Anything

''We must all strive for peace.

Politics » Domestic | November 20, 2017, Monday // 11:13

How is it Most Profitable to Heat During the Winter?

How is it most profitable to heat in the winter? The final price depends not only on the heating method, but also on the type of dwelling, additional investments such as the renovation of the building as well as the initial investment.

Politics » Domestic | November 20, 2017, Monday // 10:57

Nearly 300 Machines Have Cleaned the Republican Roads Last Night

Nearly 300 machines have cleaned the Republican roads in the snowy areas at night, the press agency of the Road Infrastructure Agency reported, quoted by expert.

Politics » Domestic | November 20, 2017, Monday // 10:51

The Total Income Average Per Household Member During the Q3 of 2017 is 1 431 BGN

The total income average per household member during the third quarter of 2017 is 1 431 BGN and increases by 9.

Politics » Domestic | November 20, 2017, Monday // 10:33

Prime Minister Boyko Borisov to Present a Public Lecture on the Subject "Bulgaria, the Balkans, Europe and the World

Prime Minister Boyko Borisov will present a public lecture on the subject "Bulgaria, the Balkans, Europe and the World", reported BGNES.

Politics » Domestic | November 20, 2017, Monday // 08:44

Society

Residents of Lesbos Against Refugees on the Greek Island

Lesbos residents rebelled against the high number of migrants and refugees on the island, the BNT said.

Society | November 20, 2017, Monday // 17:09

Heathrow's Bears Return with Warm Christmas Advertising (Video)

Every Christmas, London's Heathrow Airport surprises its passengers with original commercials.

Society | November 20, 2017, Monday // 16:17

Free Video Lessons for the Underwater World for Children

The initiative is part of the campaign "Find the Treasures of the Underwater World"

Society | November 20, 2017, Monday // 15:31

Bulgarian and Romanian Children - Highest Risk of Poverty in the EU

In 2016, nearly 25 million children in the European Union, or 26.

Society | November 20, 2017, Monday // 14:12

New Protests in Romania Against Tax Reforms

More than 2,500 people protested last night in some of Romania's big cities against tax changes introduced by the center-left government, as well as against judicial reforms planned by the cabinet, according to Romania Libera newspaper.

Society | November 20, 2017, Monday // 12:10

Number of Migrants Seeking Asylum in Bulgaria has Fallen 5 Times

Number of Migrants who have sought protection from the Bulgarian state has fallen five times since the end of October last year, the chairman of the State Agency for Refugees Petya Parvanov told BNT on Monday.

Society | November 20, 2017, Monday // 11:21

Meteor Turned the Night into a Day over Lapland (Video)

A large meteor made the night over Lapland into a day.

Society » Environment | November 20, 2017, Monday // 13:57

The Snowfall Stopped Trains in Gabrovo

The trains in Plachkovtsi - Krustets stopped their movement.

Society » Environment | November 20, 2017, Monday // 11:50

Small Steps Forward as UN Climate Talks End in Bonn

UN climate talks in Bonn have concluded with progress on technical issues, but with bigger questions about cutting carbon unresolved, reported BBC.

Society » Environment | November 20, 2017, Monday // 11:04

NIMH: Rains to Continue, Transforming into Snow in Some Areas of Western Bulgaria

A moderate, sometimes strong northwestern wind will continue bringing cold air to Bulgaria.

Society » Environment | November 20, 2017, Monday // 10:24

Newly Appointed Young Teachers have Increased more than 4 Times

About 3500 young teachers started work this school year, which is more than 4 times more than the previous one, when about 800 people were newly recruited.

Society » Education | November 20, 2017, Monday // 17:35

Pernik Declares Day of Mourning For the Victims From the Car Crash Near Village of Mikre

Today in Pernik there will be a liturgy in memory of those who died in the car crash near the village of Mikre, reported BGNES.

Society » Obituaries | November 20, 2017, Monday // 08:49

Harrison Ford Helped a Woman after a Car Crash

The actor drove his car after the lady on Highway 126 when she lost control of the vehicle and got out of the way.

Society » Incidents | November 20, 2017, Monday // 15:04

The Roof of a School in Targovishte Burned Down

The roof of Hristo Botev primary school in Targovishte burned down late last night, bTV and Nova TV reported.

Society » Incidents | November 20, 2017, Monday // 09:28

Crime

EU Officials Accused of Selling Illegal Alcohol in Afghanistan

EU officials in Kabul, whose nationality is not specified, are accused of selling alcohol to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan where it is forbidden, the EU said on Sunday, quoted by the France.

Crime | November 20, 2017, Monday // 11:26

The Infamous Convicted Killer Charles Manson Died after 40 Years in Jail

Charles Manson died at 83, the BBC reported.

Crime | November 20, 2017, Monday // 09:18

World

North Korea is Preparing a New Intercontinental Missile Test

The DPRK can test a new intercontinental ballistic missile by the end of this year.

World | November 20, 2017, Monday // 17:20

Google has Added a New Feature on YouTube for Smartphones

At the end of last week, it was reported that Google has added a new smartphone feature on YouTube that has been in talks for 5 years.

World | November 20, 2017, Monday // 13:51

A Sculptor Carved a Statue of Putin as a Winged Bear (Video)

Winged Bear with the face of the Russian President Vladimir Putin was made by the sculptor Victor Kropachev.

World | November 20, 2017, Monday // 12:44

Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Celebrate Platinum Anniversary of their Wedding

British Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh Philip, today celebrate a platinum wedding anniversary.

World | November 20, 2017, Monday // 12:32

NASA has a Plan to Keep People from Space Viruses

Human disease caused by an alien virus sounds like a science fiction movie scenario.

World | November 20, 2017, Monday // 11:55

Soros: Hungary is Attacking me with Lies

In a statement today, George Soros reacted for the first time to the campaign of the Hungarian government against him, saying the attacks against him contained "lies and distortions" and aimed to create a false external enemy, Reuters reported.

World | November 20, 2017, Monday // 11:46

Libya will Investigate Slave Trade in the Country

The Deputy Prime Minister of the Libyan Government of National Unity has announced that he has begun investigating reported cases of sale of migrants as slaves reported last week by US television CNN in a shocking documentary.

World | November 20, 2017, Monday // 11:16

China will Build a Reusable Space Shuttle

In line with its space program, the Chinese space agency plans to build a reuseable missile, super-heavy rocket and space shuttle over the next 20 years.

World | November 20, 2017, Monday // 11:09

Iraqi Federal Court Rules Kurdish Referendum Unconstitutional

 Iraq’s Supreme Federal Court ruled on Monday that a referendum held on Kurdish independence was unconstitutional and that the results of the vote were void, a court spokesman said, quoted by Reuters.

World | November 20, 2017, Monday // 10:42

There is no Trace of the Missing Argentinean Submarine

The search for the missing Argentine submarine continues.

World | November 20, 2017, Monday // 09:49

Zimbabwe's Mugabe has Until Noon to Stand Down or Face Impeachment

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has until noon (5.

World | November 20, 2017, Monday // 08:53

The EU Introduces Permanent Checks at its External Borders

The Council of the EU has approved the rules for introducing permanent controls for the crossing of the external borders of the Community, the news agencies reported.

World » EU | November 20, 2017, Monday // 16:42

Today with a Secret Vote, EU Countries Decide Location of Two Euro-agencies after Brexit

At the EU Council in Brussels by secret ballot today will be designated the cities that will host two European agencies - the European Medicines Agency and the European Banking Authority after Brexit, reports sega.

World » EU | November 20, 2017, Monday // 09:38

Merkel's Fourth Term in Doubt After Would-be Partner Pulls Out

German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s efforts to form a three-way coalition government that would secure her a fourth term hit a major setback on Sunday after a would-be coalition partner pulled out of exploratory talks, citing irreconcilable differences, Reu

World » EU | November 20, 2017, Monday // 08:41

Ankara Asks For Further Probe into NATO Drill Incident

Turkey's EU Affairs Minister Ömer Çelik on Sunday called for investigating the chain of command involved in the NATO drill in Norway during which the reputation of Turkish president and founder were tarnished, Anadolu Agency reported.

World » Southeast Europe | November 20, 2017, Monday // 14:22

Turkish Capital Ankara Bans All Gay Rights Functions

The Turkish capital Ankara has banned all gay festivals, screenings, forums and exhibitions on security grounds, reported BBC.

World » Southeast Europe | November 20, 2017, Monday // 11:11

Greek Floods Death Toll Rises to 20

Authorities say that the body of an 83-year-old man has been found in the Athens suburb of Mandra that was struck by flash flooding, raising the overall death toll to 20, Ekathimerini writes.

World » Southeast Europe | November 20, 2017, Monday // 08:58

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