ARCHIVE - 13 August 2018

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Business

The Bulgarian Flipps Media Buys an American Start-up

SOFIA (Bulgaria), August 13 (SeeNews) - U.

Business | August 13, 2018, Monday // 16:54

Elon Musk Says he Expects Saudis to Fund Plan to Take Tesla Private

Elon Musk, who tweeted last week that he had "funding secured" to take Tesla private, says he was referring to conversations he had with the Saudi sovereign wealth fund.

Business | August 13, 2018, Monday // 16:52

Unprecedented Shortage of Qualified Personnel in Bulgaria

An unprecedented shortage of cadres in our country, economists report.

Business | August 13, 2018, Monday // 13:26

Politics

Iran's Khamenei: No War, no Negotiations with the US

Tehran.

Politics | August 13, 2018, Monday // 16:50

Erdogan Says Lira Crash 'Political Plot' Against Turkey

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday said the crash of the Turkish lira, sparked by a bitter dispute with the United States, was a "political plot" against Turkey and warned Ankara would now seek new markets and partners.

Politics | August 13, 2018, Monday // 10:01

Koreas to Hold Pyongyang Summit in September

North and South Korea agreed Monday to hold a summit in Pyongyang in September, the South's Yonhap news agency reported following high-level talks in the Demilitarized Zone that divides the peninsula.

Politics | August 13, 2018, Monday // 10:00

Merkel to Meet Putin on Saturday for Talks on Ukraine and Syria

Chancellor Angela Merkel is set to meet Russian president Vladimir Putin this weekend to discuss the conflicts in Syria and Eastern Ukraine.

Politics » Diplomacy | August 13, 2018, Monday // 16:51

Prices of Civil Liability Vehicle Insurance Again Rise Sharply

A shocking increase in the cost of Civil Liability vehicle insurance surprised drivers once again in recent months.

Politics » Domestic | August 13, 2018, Monday // 16:11

Repairs Close Segments of Key Boulevards in Sofia

New repairs close sections of key boulevards in Sofia.

Politics » Domestic | August 13, 2018, Monday // 13:36

Society

Seven out of Ten Children in Bulgaria are Victims of Violence in their Families

Seven out of ten children in Bulgaria are victims of violence in their families.

Society | August 13, 2018, Monday // 15:29

Death Toll from Quake that Hit Indonesian Island Passes 430

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The death toll from the earthquake that rocked the Indonesian island of Lombok a week ago has passed 430 and the government is estimating economic losses will exceed several hundred million dollars.

Society » Environment | August 13, 2018, Monday // 14:21

Sunny Weather Today, Maximum Temperatures 29-34°C

Sofia.

Society » Environment | August 13, 2018, Monday // 11:18

Cinema, Culinary and Music Meet in Varna

Tasty foods and drinks, culinary films and naturally music will meet in Varna from 29 August to 2 September in front of the Aquarium in the Sea Garden, the organizers of the first edition of the Street Food & Art Festival announced.

Society » Culture | August 13, 2018, Monday // 16:16

Boardwalk Collapses in Spanish City During Concert, 313 Hurt

MADRID (AP) — An oceanside boardwalk collapsed during a nighttime concert in the Spanish city of Vigo, injuring 313 people, five of them seriously, authorities said Monday.

Society » Incidents | August 13, 2018, Monday // 14:20

Four People Drowned in Burgas Area in Three Days

Four cases of drowned men have been registered by police officers in Burgas from 10 to 12 August.

Society » Incidents | August 13, 2018, Monday // 13:18

Blaze at Taiwan Hospital Kills Nine

TAIPEI (Reuters) - A fire at a hospital in Taiwan killed nine people on Monday and injured 15 and an investigation has been launched into the cause of the blaze, authorities said.

Society » Incidents | August 13, 2018, Monday // 10:04

Lifestyle

His Name is Elba, Idris Elba, but will he be First Black Bond?

LONDON (AP) — British actor Idris Elba is stoking speculation he may take over the role of James Bond when Daniel Craig steps aside, offering an enigmatic Twitter post that fueled the buzz about him becoming the first black Bond.

Lifestyle | August 13, 2018, Monday // 14:22

World

39 Killed in Arms Depot Blast in Northern Syria near Turkish Border

DAMASCUS - At least 39 people, including 21 children and women, were killed on Sunday when an explosion rocked the rebel-held town of Sarmada in northern Syria near the Turkish border, a monitor reported.

World | August 13, 2018, Monday // 11:08

Scientists Over the Moon for NASA's Solar Probe Launch to the Sun

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.

World | August 13, 2018, Monday // 11:05

Left-Handers Day: 13 Facts About the Wonderful Left

From scissors and smudged ink, spiral-bound notebooks to impossible-to-use tin openers, the lefties' struggle is real.

World | August 13, 2018, Monday // 09:45
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