ARCHIVE - 9 January 2019

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Business

Bulgaria's QuarkVR Attracts Fresh Funding, Plans Staff Increase
The World Bank Predicts a Downturn in the Global Economy
No Visa Fees For Bulgarians in Thailand Until the End of April
Plovdiv: New Tourist Information Centre Opened on Tsanko Lavrenov St

Politics

Brexit: MPs to Resume Debate on PM's Plan
BSP Representatives will Join Haulier Protest in Brussels, Says Party Leader
Bulgaria Decides to Start Talks with US on F-16 jet Deal
Government Will Give an Opinion on the Choice of New Fighters For the Army
Bulgarian Armed Forces Solemnly Marked the Beginning of the New Military Training Period
Government has Adopted a National Program for Protection Against Domestic Violence
The Fuel Act Will Enter into Force on 1 July 2019
New Park in Sofia will Appear between the Russian Monument Square and Macedonia Square
Bulgarian Government will Propose to Extend Term for Fuel Law Entry into Force to July 1
Head of Road Infrastructure Agency resigns
Chair of Road Agency Management Board Resigns at Request of PM Borissov
CITUB Calls on State Authorities to Make Electricity Market More Predictable
Bulgaria’s Ombudswoman Refers Changes in the Fuel Act to the Constitutional Court
Bulgaria’s President Expressed Support for the Demands of the Bulgarian Hauliers
After the Tripartite Council Meeting: Fuel Law Postponed for Six Months

Society

Suspicious Packages Investigated at Consulates, Embassies in Australia
The Last Group of 27th Bulgarian Antarctic Expedition Departing for Livingston
4.2 Magnitude Earthquake Reported In Vrancea Seismic Area
Lowest Temperature Registered in Knezha, Minus 15°C
Code Yellow Warning for Snowfall in Place for 11 Bulgarian Regions
Snow in West and East Bulgaria, Rain in Southernmost Regions
Bullet For My Valentine Will Rock Sofia with An Incredible Concert on April 7, 2019

Sports

Novak Djokovic Will Arrive in Bulgaria For Sofia Open 2019

World

Trump Demands $5.7 bn For Steel Barrier on US-Mexico Border
Eurozone Unemployment Fell to 10-year Low in November
Belgium Charge Man with Providing Arms to Paris Attackers
Macedonia Lawmakers To Hold Critical Debate Over Name Change

Crime

Bulgarian Truck Driver Beaten by Migrants in France

Business

Bulgaria's QuarkVR Attracts Fresh Funding, Plans Staff Increase

Bulgarian software developer QuarkVR said on Tuesday that it has attracted two new investments worth more than 500,000 levs (3,000/256,000 euro) in total, as it won the trust and support of local investor CEO Angels Club, reports SeeNews.

Business | January 9, 2019, Wednesday // 12:57

The World Bank Predicts a Downturn in the Global Economy

The World Bank is warning of increasing risks, or what it calls "darkening skies", for the world economy, reported BBC.

Business » Finance | January 9, 2019, Wednesday // 14:04

No Visa Fees For Bulgarians in Thailand Until the End of April

The Thai government extended the temporary visa fees to the country by the end of April 2019.

Business » Tourism | January 9, 2019, Wednesday // 13:36

Plovdiv: New Tourist Information Centre Opened on Tsanko Lavrenov St

A new tourist information centre was officially opened in Plovdiv, at the foot of the ancient city, on 11 Tsanko Lavrenov St, a Focus Radio reporter said.

Business » Tourism | January 9, 2019, Wednesday // 01:27

Politics

Brexit: MPs to Resume Debate on PM's Plan

MPs will begin debating Theresa May's Brexit plan again on Wednesday, nearly a month after she postponed the crunch Commons vote on her agreement, reported BBC.

Politics | January 9, 2019, Wednesday // 10:12

BSP Representatives will Join Haulier Protest in Brussels, Says Party Leader

BSP representatives will join the hauliers’ protest in Brussels, party leader Kornelia Ninova told a press conference.

Politics | January 9, 2019, Wednesday // 01:29

Bulgaria Decides to Start Talks with US on F-16 jet Deal

The Bulgarian government has approved a plan to start talks with the United States on buying eight new F-16 fighter jets to replace its ageing Soviet-made MiG-29s and improve compliance with NATO standards, the defence minister said on Wednesday.

Politics » Defense | January 9, 2019, Wednesday // 14:09

Government Will Give an Opinion on the Choice of New Fighters For the Army

Today, the Cabinet is expected to review the commission's report assessing the bids for the new fighter aircraft, reported the Bulgarian National Television.

Politics » Defense | January 9, 2019, Wednesday // 10:26

Bulgarian Armed Forces Solemnly Marked the Beginning of the New Military Training Period

Yesterday (7th January), the military formations of the Bulgarian Armed Forces marked with solemn ceremonies the beginning of the military trainings and preparations in 2019.

Politics » Defense | January 9, 2019, Wednesday // 09:56

Government has Adopted a National Program for Protection Against Domestic Violence

The Council of Ministers adopted today a National Program for Prevention and Protection against Domestic Violence in 2019, reported NOVA TV.

Politics » Domestic | January 9, 2019, Wednesday // 16:39

The Fuel Act Will Enter into Force on 1 July 2019

The Ministry of Economy has proposed an extension of the amendments to the Fuel Act, reported NOVA TV.

Politics » Domestic | January 9, 2019, Wednesday // 16:34

New Park in Sofia will Appear between the Russian Monument Square and Macedonia Square

The green tramway rails around Russian Monument Square will be extended to Macedonia"Square, so a linear city park with a bicycle and recreation areas will form in the area, Yordanka Fandakova announced on Facebook.

Politics » Domestic | January 9, 2019, Wednesday // 16:30

Bulgarian Government will Propose to Extend Term for Fuel Law Entry into Force to July 1

The Council of Ministers will propose to the Parliament to extend to July 1 the term for the fuel law entry into force.

Politics » Domestic | January 9, 2019, Wednesday // 15:59

Head of Road Infrastructure Agency resigns

Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Boyko Borissov convened a meeting of the the management of the Road Infrastructure Agency (RIA) and the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works to report on the issue of vignettes and toll system on 9th of January in th

Politics » Domestic | January 9, 2019, Wednesday // 13:58

Chair of Road Agency Management Board Resigns at Request of PM Borissov

Prime Minister Boyko Borissov summoned this morning the leadership of the Road Infrastructure Agency (RIA) and the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works to report on the situation concerning vignettes and the toll system, the government press

Politics » Domestic | January 9, 2019, Wednesday // 12:01

CITUB Calls on State Authorities to Make Electricity Market More Predictable

At an extraordinary sitting of the National Council for Tripartite Cooperation employers and syndicates voiced their concern with the situation on the electricity market and the substantial increase in the price of electricity for industrial consumers, re

Politics » Domestic | January 9, 2019, Wednesday // 10:08

Bulgaria’s Ombudswoman Refers Changes in the Fuel Act to the Constitutional Court

Bulgaria’s Ombudsperson Maya Manolova filed a complaint with the Constitutional Court against the requirements of the new Fuel Act, Manolova's office said on 8th of January, reports BNT.

Politics » Domestic | January 9, 2019, Wednesday // 01:33

Bulgaria’s President Expressed Support for the Demands of the Bulgarian Hauliers

Bulgaria’s President Rumen Radev expressed his support for the demands and actions taken by the Bulgarian road hauliers.

Politics » Domestic | January 9, 2019, Wednesday // 01:32

After the Tripartite Council Meeting: Fuel Law Postponed for Six Months

A dramatic three-hour ad-hoc meeting of the National Tripartite Cooperation Council (NCTC) was held on 8th of January to discuss the sharp rise in the price of electricity for the industry.

Politics » Domestic | January 9, 2019, Wednesday // 01:30

Society

Suspicious Packages Investigated at Consulates, Embassies in Australia

Authorities said Wednesday that they were investigating suspicious packages that had been sent to several consulates and embassies in Melbourne and Canberra, the capital, reported NBC News.

Society | January 9, 2019, Wednesday // 10:21

The Last Group of 27th Bulgarian Antarctic Expedition Departing for Livingston

The last group of the 27th national Antarctic expedition is departing at 7.

Society | January 9, 2019, Wednesday // 10:04

4.2 Magnitude Earthquake Reported In Vrancea Seismic Area

The quake was initially marked as a 4.

Society » Environment | January 9, 2019, Wednesday // 16:14

Lowest Temperature Registered in Knezha, Minus 15°C

The lowest temperature of minus 15 degrees was measured in Knezha, the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) told Focus News Agency in the mornning.

Society » Environment | January 9, 2019, Wednesday // 13:56

Code Yellow Warning for Snowfall in Place for 11 Bulgarian Regions

Code Yellow warning for snowfall has been issued for 11 Bulgarian regions for today, 9 January, according to the website of the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology.

Society » Environment | January 9, 2019, Wednesday // 10:05

Snow in West and East Bulgaria, Rain in Southernmost Regions

It will snow in Western and Eastern Bulgaria, while in the southernmost regions one can expect rain.

Society » Environment | January 9, 2019, Wednesday // 10:02

Bullet For My Valentine Will Rock Sofia with An Incredible Concert on April 7, 2019

The British Four will play on the Bulgarian stage on April 7th, reported NOVA TV.

Society » Culture | January 9, 2019, Wednesday // 16:49

Sports

Novak Djokovic Will Arrive in Bulgaria For Sofia Open 2019

World No1 Novak Djokovic will arrive in Bulgaria  for Sofia Open 2019.

Sports | January 9, 2019, Wednesday // 16:31

World

Trump Demands $5.7 bn For Steel Barrier on US-Mexico Border

President Donald Trump demanded $5.

World | January 9, 2019, Wednesday // 10:07

Eurozone Unemployment Fell to 10-year Low in November

Unemployment in the eurozone fell in November, data showed on Wednesday, as joblessness in Europe neared pre-crisis levels, reports AFP.

World » EU | January 9, 2019, Wednesday // 16:26

Belgium Charge Man with Providing Arms to Paris Attackers

Belgian authorities have charged a Belgian man with providing arms to the attackers who carried out the attacks in Paris in November 2015, reported Reuters.

World » EU | January 9, 2019, Wednesday // 13:33

Macedonia Lawmakers To Hold Critical Debate Over Name Change

Macedonian lawmakers were set to hold a crucial debate on changing the country's name to settle a decades-long dispute with Greece, reported Radio Free Europe.

World » Southeast Europe | January 9, 2019, Wednesday // 13:32

Crime

Bulgarian Truck Driver Beaten by Migrants in France

A Bulgarian TIR truck caught fire on a highway near the French town of Calais, the Bulgarian news agency BTA reports, quoted by the Bulgarian National Radio.

» Crime | January 9, 2019, Wednesday // 10:18
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