ARCHIVE - 14 March 2018

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Business

Hungary Sentences Syrian Migrant to Seven Years for Border Riot
There is an Increasing Need for Qualified Workers in Germany
Proposals to Promote Entrepreneurship for over EUR 150 Million are to be Announced
"National Career Days" 2018 Held in Sofia
Inflation in Bulgaria for February 2018 is 0.3%
The Protection Against Hail of Farmland Increases from 25% to 90%
Number of Arrivals in All Accommodation Establishments Increased by 11.5% in January, 2018
More than 34 000 Albanian Tourists Visited Bulgaria in 2017

Politics

London Expels 23 Russian Diplomats
Democrats in Congress Want to Continue the Investigation into Russia
The New Cabinet of the German Government Begins Work Today
Bloomberg: Pompeo in His Own Words on Iran, Russia and Spying on Allies
North and South Korea are Preparing for a Meeting in April
Tillarson: We have Exceeded the Expectations in Regards to North Korea
Turkey-EU Summit in Bulgaria 'Very Important' for Ties
‘Diplomatic Crisis as Russia Fails to Respond to UK's Ultimatum
Russia will Provide Logistics for the Bulgarian MiG-29 until 2022
Trump Pushes for New 'Space Force'
Bulgarian Minister for the Presidency Lilyana Pavlova signs key EU legislation to ensure its timely entry into force
Bulgaria has Accepted 60 Migrants from EU Quotas
Bulgaria Provides EUR 200,000 to Support Refugees from Syria
8 Stations of the Third Metro Line will be Ready by Autumn 2019
13 Municipalities are Facing Bankruptcy, 49% of the Spending goes to Salaries
Parliament will Discuss an Updated National Security Strategy

Society

Yogi, a Dog with a Human-Looking Face, Sends Internet into Frenzy
Finland is World's Happiest Country, U.N. Report
Google Will Ban All Cryptocurrency-Related Advertising
A New Application For Safe Internet For Children
Global Warming Leads to Global Death of Species
Earthquake of Magnitude 4/7 on the Richter Scale was Recorded in the Vrancea Mountain, Romania
Environment Minister: No Contamination Found in Water in Bregovo
Airlines Call Off Most Boston Flights as Winter Storm Slams Region
Rains in Many Areas in South and East Bulgaria
Greece Looks to Draw Billion-Dollar Investments After Legalizing Medical Marijuana
Stephen Hawking, Renowned Scientist, Dies at 76
Wild Hogs Caused a Car Crash on the Trakia Highway
An Incident at the Arsenal Arms Plant, Dead and Injured

Crime

4 People have been Detained Because they Attacked a Man after a Car Crash in Sofia

World

The Biggest Tuna Fish in the World was Sold at an Auction in Japan
More than 20,000 People Evacuated from an Italian City Because of a World War II Projectile
Russian Spy Attack: PM Prepares Reprisals as Deadline Passes
Turkey-US Relations do not Depend on Individuals, PM Yıldırım Says After Tillerson Exit

Business

Hungary Sentences Syrian Migrant to Seven Years for Border Riot

A Hungarian court sentenced a Syrian-Cypriot man to seven years in prison for illegally crossing the border and for being an accomplice in “an act of terror” during clashes with police in September 2015, state news agency MTI reported on Wednesday.

Business | March 14, 2018, Wednesday // 17:08

There is an Increasing Need for Qualified Workers in Germany

Every second German company encounters difficulties in filling positions that require a skilled workforce.

Business | March 14, 2018, Wednesday // 14:50

Proposals to Promote Entrepreneurship for over EUR 150 Million are to be Announced

Procedures for more than 150m euros aimed at promoting entrepreneurship are to be announced, Deputy Minister of Economy Alexander Manolev announced during the opening of the first exhibition for launching innovative companies Sofia Startup Expo 2018.

Business | March 14, 2018, Wednesday // 14:24

"National Career Days" 2018 Held in Sofia

177 companies from Sofia and the country participated in the 17th edition of the biggest career forum in Bulgaria - "National Career Days" 2018.

Business | March 14, 2018, Wednesday // 09:40

Inflation in Bulgaria for February 2018 is 0.3%

In February 2018, monthly inflation was 0.

Business » Finance | March 14, 2018, Wednesday // 12:17

The Protection Against Hail of Farmland Increases from 25% to 90%

Up to 90 percent of farmland will be protected from hailstorms.

Business » Industry | March 14, 2018, Wednesday // 13:41

Number of Arrivals in All Accommodation Establishments Increased by 11.5% in January, 2018

In January 2018, 1 894 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country.

Business » Tourism | March 14, 2018, Wednesday // 12:11

More than 34 000 Albanian Tourists Visited Bulgaria in 2017

Tourism Minister Nikolina Angelova met with Albania's Ambassador to Bulgaria Qirjako Kureta and discussed with him the possibilities of expanding the co-operation in the sector, the ministry said.

Business » Tourism | March 14, 2018, Wednesday // 11:34

Politics

London Expels 23 Russian Diplomats

Britain expels 23 Russian diplomats who have a week to leave the country, British Prime Minister Theresa May said in a speech to parliament, CNN quoted her as saying.

Politics | March 14, 2018, Wednesday // 15:07

Democrats in Congress Want to Continue the Investigation into Russia

Democrats in the US House of Representatives' Intelligence Committee said they would continue investigating suspicions of Russian intervention in the US elections in 2016, despite the conclusion of their Republican counterparts that they had found no evid

Politics | March 14, 2018, Wednesday // 14:44

The New Cabinet of the German Government Begins Work Today

Angela Merkel will be formally elected chancellor of Germany by parliament on Wednesday, the fourth time she will lead the government since 2005.

Politics | March 14, 2018, Wednesday // 09:46

Bloomberg: Pompeo in His Own Words on Iran, Russia and Spying on Allies

Mike Pompeo, a foreign policy hawk tapped by President Donald Trump to be the next Secretary of State, may push U.

Politics | March 14, 2018, Wednesday // 09:37

North and South Korea are Preparing for a Meeting in April

North and South Korea are preparing for a bilateral meeting scheduled for the end of April, the Seoul group said on Wednesday.

Politics » Diplomacy | March 14, 2018, Wednesday // 15:26

Tillarson: We have Exceeded the Expectations in Regards to North Korea

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson announced he would leave office at the end of the month after learning the news of his dismissal from President Donald Trump's profile on Twitter.

Politics » Diplomacy | March 14, 2018, Wednesday // 15:01

Turkey-EU Summit in Bulgaria 'Very Important' for Ties

The upcoming Turkey-European Union (EU) summit in Bulgaria is a “very important step” in resolving issues between the EU and Turkey, according to a senior EU official on Wednesday.

Politics » Diplomacy | March 14, 2018, Wednesday // 14:41

‘Diplomatic Crisis as Russia Fails to Respond to UK's Ultimatum

RUSSIA has refused to respond to Theresa May’s ultimatum regarding the nerve agent attack on an ex-Russian spy the country’s London embassy has confirmed, lurching the UK into a diplomatic crisis with Moscow.

Politics » Diplomacy | March 14, 2018, Wednesday // 09:31

Russia will Provide Logistics for the Bulgarian MiG-29 until 2022

The Bulgarian Defense Ministry chose the Russian MiG Aircraft Corporation to provide the Air Force with the integrated logistics service for its 15 MiG-29 fighters for the next 48 months, Jane's 360 reports.

Politics » Defense | March 14, 2018, Wednesday // 10:01

Trump Pushes for New 'Space Force'

President Donald Trump said Tuesday he wants the US military to create a new "space force," adding to the Pentagon's current ground, navy and air forces.

Politics » Defense | March 14, 2018, Wednesday // 09:51

Bulgarian Minister for the Presidency Lilyana Pavlova signs key EU legislation to ensure its timely entry into force

Lilyana Pavlova, Minister for the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the EU, and Antonio Tajani, President of the European Parliament, today signed four key pieces of EU legislation to make possible its timely entry into force.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | March 14, 2018, Wednesday // 17:31

Bulgaria has Accepted 60 Migrants from EU Quotas

Bulgaria has so far accepted 10 migrants from Italy and 50 from Greece under EU quotas, according to latest European Commission data, quoted by BTA.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | March 14, 2018, Wednesday // 17:13

Bulgaria Provides EUR 200,000 to Support Refugees from Syria

The Council of Ministers adopted a decision to allocate EUR 200,000 as a contribution to the EU Regional Trust Fund in response to the Syrian crisis, also known as the Madad Fund, reports BGNES.

Politics » Domestic | March 14, 2018, Wednesday // 16:40

8 Stations of the Third Metro Line will be Ready by Autumn 2019

''The third line of the metro, especially in the first phase, runs on schedule and we expect the first stage to be launched by autumn 2019'', said Sofia Mayor Yordanka Fandakova.

Politics » Domestic | March 14, 2018, Wednesday // 16:28

13 Municipalities are Facing Bankruptcy, 49% of the Spending goes to Salaries

13 municipalities are in a difficult financial condition, according to data from the Ministry of Finance at the end of 2017.

Politics » Domestic | March 14, 2018, Wednesday // 15:30

Parliament will Discuss an Updated National Security Strategy

Parliament will discuss the updated National Security Strategy of the Republic of Bulgaria with attached draft decision.

Politics » Domestic | March 14, 2018, Wednesday // 11:25

Society

Yogi, a Dog with a Human-Looking Face, Sends Internet into Frenzy

What happens when you mix a Shih Tzu and a poodle? A human!

Society | March 14, 2018, Wednesday // 17:23

Finland is World's Happiest Country, U.N. Report

Finland is the world’s happiest country, according to an annual survey issued on Wednesday that found Americans were getting less happy even as their country became richer.

Society | March 14, 2018, Wednesday // 16:23

Google Will Ban All Cryptocurrency-Related Advertising

Google is cracking down on cryptocurrency-related advertising, reported CNBC.

Society | March 14, 2018, Wednesday // 12:16

A New Application For Safe Internet For Children

A new mobile application enables not only a quick connection with a child's online problem consultant, but also a skill check to be kept on the Internet.

Society | March 14, 2018, Wednesday // 09:50

Global Warming Leads to Global Death of Species

The endangered species in some biodiversity-rich regions of the world are almost the half of all species.

Society » Environment | March 14, 2018, Wednesday // 16:44

Environment Minister: No Contamination Found in Water in Bregovo

Bregovo (North-West Bulgaria, near the border with Serbia) remains in a state of emergency because of the risk of flooding.

Society » Environment | March 14, 2018, Wednesday // 12:07

Airlines Call Off Most Boston Flights as Winter Storm Slams Region

Airlines canceled most flights to and from Boston's Logan International Airport on Tuesday, as another powerful winter storm bringing heavy snow and high winds struck the region, according to CNBC.

Society » Environment | March 14, 2018, Wednesday // 09:44

Rains in Many Areas in South and East Bulgaria

Variable cloudiness, often substantial, is forecast in the country today.

Society » Environment | March 14, 2018, Wednesday // 09:37

Greece Looks to Draw Billion-Dollar Investments After Legalizing Medical Marijuana

After the Greek parliament approved a law for the cultivation and sale of medical cannabis this month, five international companies already have expressed interest in pumping over 1 billion euros ($1.

Society » Health | March 14, 2018, Wednesday // 14:45

Stephen Hawking, Renowned Scientist, Dies at 76

Stephen Hawking, the brilliant British theoretical physicist who overcame a debilitating disease to publish wildly popular books probing the mysteries of the universe, has died, according to a family spokesman.

Society » Obituaries | March 14, 2018, Wednesday // 09:21

Wild Hogs Caused a Car Crash on the Trakia Highway

Four cars traveling on the Trakia highway, 303 km in the direction of Bourgas-Sofia, have hit a few wild pigs, informs the Ministry of Internal Affairs Yambol.

Society » Incidents | March 14, 2018, Wednesday // 15:36

An Incident at the Arsenal Arms Plant, Dead and Injured

One man died and one was severely burnt in a fire at factory 3 of Arsenal arms plant in Kazanlak.

Society » Incidents | March 14, 2018, Wednesday // 11:22

Crime

4 People have been Detained Because they Attacked a Man after a Car Crash in Sofia

Police in Sofia arrested four people for assault and beating a driver after a car crash, BNR reported.

Crime | March 14, 2018, Wednesday // 09:55

World

The Biggest Tuna Fish in the World was Sold at an Auction in Japan

450 kg of tuna, the largest in fishing history in Japan, was auctioned at the Katsoura harbor in Honshu Island, TASS reported.

World | March 14, 2018, Wednesday // 11:40

More than 20,000 People Evacuated from an Italian City Because of a World War II Projectile

More than 20,000 people were evacuated in the Italian town of Fano on the Adriatic coast after an unexploded World War II missile was discovered during a construction project, Radio Television News reported.

World | March 14, 2018, Wednesday // 11:30

Russian Spy Attack: PM Prepares Reprisals as Deadline Passes

Theresa May is preparing to chair a meeting of the national security council after the midnight deadline she set Moscow over the spy poisoning case passed, The Guardian writes.

World » EU | March 14, 2018, Wednesday // 09:39

Turkey-US Relations do not Depend on Individuals, PM Yıldırım Says After Tillerson Exit

Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım said Wednesday that Turkey-U.

World » Southeast Europe | March 14, 2018, Wednesday // 12:10
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