ARCHIVE - 8 August 2018

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Business

Bulgaria Industrial Production Rises Further; Retail Sales Growth Eases

(RTTNews) - Bulgaria's industrial production increased for the second straight month in June, while retail sales growth eased slightly, preliminary figures from the National Statistical Institute showed Wednesday.

Business | August 8, 2018, Wednesday // 13:43

Samsung Plans $22 Billion for Artificial Intelligence

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Samsung Electronics plans to spend $22 billion over the next three years on artificial intelligence, auto components and other future businesses as the company maps out its strategy under the restored leadership of Vice Chairman

Business | August 8, 2018, Wednesday // 10:21

China’s July Exports Accelerate Despite US Tariff Hike

BEIJING (AP) — China’s export growth accelerated in July, showing little impact from a U.

Business | August 8, 2018, Wednesday // 10:19

Czech CEZ Reportedly Sues Bulgaria over Banned Asset Sale

Czech energy company CEZ has filed an administrative claim against the Bulgarian competition watchdog, CPC, over a ban on selling its assets in Bulgaria to the local firm Inercom Group, Investor.

Business » Energy | August 8, 2018, Wednesday // 13:41

Politics

The Bulgarian Cabinet has Allocated over BGN 1.6 Million for an Embassy in Riyadh

The government has granted BGN 1 612 510 for the opening of an embassy in Bulgaria in Riyadh, the press service of the Cabinet announced.

Politics » Diplomacy | August 8, 2018, Wednesday // 14:43

Today is the Official Day of the Largest Land Training of the Bulgarian Military Forces for 2018

The most extensive teaching of Land Forces in Bulgaria in 2018 is held in Novo Selo.

Politics » Defense | August 8, 2018, Wednesday // 11:10

Society

Protest of the Bulgarian Meteorologists from NIMH

Protest of the Meteorologists of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences.

Society | August 8, 2018, Wednesday // 13:30

The Hunger Strike in Bulgarian Posts Grows

Ten Bulgarian Postal Corps officials have announced that they join the protest of their colleague Zlatka Mladenova, who has been starving for weeks because of the suspended food vouchers and overtime bonuses.

Society | August 8, 2018, Wednesday // 11:06

Dozens Injured as Fire Rips through Dried-out German Town

Dusseldorf (dpa) - Dozens of people were injured Tuesday after a blaze in western Germany spread to at least eight homes and knocked out a key railway route, fire and police officials said.

Society » Environment | August 8, 2018, Wednesday // 10:54

Spanish Jet Accidentally Fires Missile above Estonia During Drill

The Telegraph - Estonia's military says it is looking for the remains of a missile that a Spanish fighter jet accidentally fired while drilling in the air space of the Baltic country and NATO ally.

Society » Incidents | August 8, 2018, Wednesday // 10:09

Sports

Dimitrov is in the Third Round of Masters in Toronto

Grigor Dimitrov began with a victory at the Masters Series in Toronto (Cannes, $ 5.

Sports | August 8, 2018, Wednesday // 10:05

Crime

The Police Found Nearly 10 Kilos of Drugs in an Apartment in Sofia

Sofia police officers have discovered a large amount of drugs in a dwelling in Druzhba, the press center of the Ministry of Interior reports.

Crime | August 8, 2018, Wednesday // 13:36

Vratsa: Nearly 11,000 Cigarettes Seized from House near Altimir

Vratsa.

Crime | August 8, 2018, Wednesday // 10:59

World

NATO Probes Reports Afghan Police Killed In Air Strike

NATO says it is investigating reports that at least nine Afghan police officers were killed in a U.

World | August 8, 2018, Wednesday // 10:55

Venezuela Lawmakers Pursue Opposition after Alleged Assassination Bid

Venezuela's all-powerful constituent assembly is launching proceedings Wednesday to try opposition lawmakers over an alleged drone attack on President Nicolas Maduro that was denounced by exiled opposition leader Julio Borges as a staged "farce".

World | August 8, 2018, Wednesday // 10:02
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