ARCHIVE - 22 January 2019

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Business

Google Opens New Office in Berlin with Eye on Expansion
Everything You Need to Know When You Buy a New Car
The World Economic Forum to Begin in Davos Today
Bulgarian Tourism Minister: Mobile Teams will Monitor Against Coastal Dune Destruction
Bulgaria is Expecting 9 Million Foreign Tourists this Year
Danube Tourism Management Organisation Elects Chairman

Politics

Bulgarian PM Declined to Participate in the World Economic Forum, Following the Example of Donald Trump
A Second Referendum Would be a Disaster for Britain
Libya Seeks Restoration of Economic Relations with Bulgaria
France and Germany Renew Postwar Vows of Friendship
UAE and Bulgaria Explore Promoting Ties
Russia and Japan's Leaders Meet For Talks in Moscow Tuesday, 22
Bulgaria and Thailand to Work For Deepening Bilateral Relations
Bulgaria’s Air Force Reported Successful Completion of the Key Tasks for the Past 2018
Bulgarian Ombudsman Will Present in Brussels a Petition Against the Double Standard of Food
EC Warned Bulgaria About the Sale of Citizenship
CPT Holds High-level Talks in Bulgaria
Bulgarian Socialist MP Elena Yoncheva has been Charged with Money Laundering
Justice Ministry Proposes Measures to Tighten Control for Bulgarian Citizenship
15% is Youth Unemployment in Northwestern Bulgaria
Bulgaria is Among EU Member States with Lowest Government Debt

Society

World to Miss 2020 Climate 'Turning Point'
Light Rain and Snowfall in Northwest Bulgaria, Light Rain in Southwest Regions
Blagoevgrad has the most Polluted Air in the past 4 Days
Record High Number of Participants Expected in the Mummers Festival in Pernik
'Indiana Jones of Art' Finds Stolen Spanish Carvings in English Garden
Flu Epidemic Declared in Sliven Region
5-Year-Old Died in Blagoevgrad After Flu Complications
Flu Epidemic in Place for 12 Districts in Bulgaria
New Cardiff Signing Sala Missing after Suspected Plane Crash
Serious Brawl and Physical Violence between Bulgarians and Englishmen in Bansko Last Week

Sports

Rafael Nadal's Uncle: I Thought Grigor Dimitrov would Become World No. 1

Crime

71-Year-Old Woman From Svilengrad Gave BGN 14 000 to Phone Scammers

Lifestyle

Oscar Nominations Announcement

World

Murders in Mexico Rise by a Third in 2018 to New Record
EU Fines Mastercard EUR 570 Million in Anti-trust Action

Business

Google Opens New Office in Berlin with Eye on Expansion

American tech giant Google has opened a new office in Berlin that it says will give it the space to expand in the German capital, reports AP.

Business | January 22, 2019, Tuesday // 15:24

Everything You Need to Know When You Buy a New Car

Buying a new vehicle for yourself or your family can be a massive deal, especially if you are otherwise cash-strapped.

Business | January 22, 2019, Tuesday // 11:55

The World Economic Forum to Begin in Davos Today

The annual meet of World Economic Forum (WEF) will begin today in Davos, reported All India Radio.

Business » Finance | January 22, 2019, Tuesday // 11:44

Bulgarian Tourism Minister: Mobile Teams will Monitor Against Coastal Dune Destruction

 Since yesterday mobile teams of the Ministry of Tourism have been monitoring what is happening with the coastal dunes, instead of waiting for the summer season, Minister Nikolina Angelkova told BTV in the morning.

Business » Tourism | January 22, 2019, Tuesday // 16:00

Bulgaria is Expecting 9 Million Foreign Tourists this Year

We expect 2018 to be the most successful in the history of statistics in Bulgarian tourism with over 9 million tourist visits by foreigners.

Business » Tourism | January 22, 2019, Tuesday // 14:12

Danube Tourism Management Organisation Elects Chairman

Ruse Mayor Plamen Stoilov was elected Chairman of the newly set up Organisation for Management of Danube Tourism Region, while Svishtov Mayor Gencho Genchev will be Deputy Chairman, Svishtov Municipality said.

Business » Tourism | January 22, 2019, Tuesday // 08:12

Politics

Bulgarian PM Declined to Participate in the World Economic Forum, Following the Example of Donald Trump

Prime Minister Boyko Borissov has refused to participate in the World Economic Forum in the Swiss resort of Davos.

Politics | January 22, 2019, Tuesday // 14:30

A Second Referendum Would be a Disaster for Britain

 There was much jubilation last week among the crowds outside the Houses of Parliament when Theresa May’s deal went down to a record-breaking defeat.

Politics | January 22, 2019, Tuesday // 11:22

Libya Seeks Restoration of Economic Relations with Bulgaria

Bulgaria's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ekaterina Zaharieva met with Libya’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed Tahir Siala in Brussels to discuss the upcoming visit to Bulgaria of Libya's Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj, said th

Politics » Diplomacy | January 22, 2019, Tuesday // 15:59

France and Germany Renew Postwar Vows of Friendship

France and Germany have renewed their vows of postwar friendship, aiming to show that the motor that has traditionally powered the EU project remains strong as nationalist and populist parties advance across the continent, writes the Guardian.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 22, 2019, Tuesday // 14:24

UAE and Bulgaria Explore Promoting Ties

Prospects of enhancing cooperation in all political, economic, security and investment sectors between the UAE and Bulgaria were reviewed recently at a meeting between the Prime Minister of Bulgaria Boyko Borissov and the UAE Ambassador to Bulgaria Abdulw

Politics » Diplomacy | January 22, 2019, Tuesday // 14:11

Russia and Japan's Leaders Meet For Talks in Moscow Tuesday, 22

Russia and Japan's leaders meet for talks in Moscow Tuesday (Jan 22) over the disputed island chain that has long prevented a peace treaty to end World War II.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 22, 2019, Tuesday // 11:41

Bulgaria and Thailand to Work For Deepening Bilateral Relations

In Brussels, Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ekaterina Zaharieva has met with Thai counterpart Don Pramudwinai, reported the Bulgarian National Television.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 22, 2019, Tuesday // 10:17

Bulgaria’s Air Force Reported Successful Completion of the Key Tasks for the Past 2018

The Bulgarian Air Force reports that the main tasks set in its Action Plan for the previous 2018, have been successfully accomplished and the troops are capable of performing missions and operations.

Politics » Defense | January 22, 2019, Tuesday // 16:48

Bulgarian Ombudsman Will Present in Brussels a Petition Against the Double Standard of Food

Maya Manolova will present in Brussels the petition of Bulgarian citizens against the double standard of food in the EU, reported the Bulgarian National Television.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | January 22, 2019, Tuesday // 11:46

EC Warned Bulgaria About the Sale of Citizenship

The European Commission will warn that programs in some EU countries that allow rich foreigners to buy citizenship or residence can help organized crime groups from outside the EU to penetrate the bloc and increase the risk of money laundering, corruption

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | January 22, 2019, Tuesday // 10:15

CPT Holds High-level Talks in Bulgaria

Representatives of the Council of Europe's Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) held high-level talks with the Bulgarian authorities in Sofia on 15 January 2019.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | January 22, 2019, Tuesday // 08:25

Bulgarian Socialist MP Elena Yoncheva has been Charged with Money Laundering

The Prosecutor's Office has charged Elena Yoncheva.

Politics » Domestic | January 22, 2019, Tuesday // 16:05

Justice Ministry Proposes Measures to Tighten Control for Bulgarian Citizenship

The Ministry of Justice is proposing measures to tighten control and prevent abuses in the granting of Bulgarian citizenship.

Politics » Domestic | January 22, 2019, Tuesday // 14:10

15% is Youth Unemployment in Northwestern Bulgaria

A major problem for young people in Northwestern Bulgaria is the disconnected relationship between teacher, student and parent.

Politics » Domestic | January 22, 2019, Tuesday // 11:49

Bulgaria is Among EU Member States with Lowest Government Debt

According to Eurostat, in the third quarter of 2018, Bulgaria kept its third position among the EU Member States with the lowest debt-to-GDP ratio.

Politics » Domestic | January 22, 2019, Tuesday // 10:11

Society

World to Miss 2020 Climate 'Turning Point'

The world is on course to miss its "best chance" of preventing runaway climate change by ensuring global greenhouse gas emissions peak in 2020, researchers warned Tuesday, reports AFP.

Society » Environment | January 22, 2019, Tuesday // 10:10

Light Rain and Snowfall in Northwest Bulgaria, Light Rain in Southwest Regions

Cloudy skies today.

Society » Environment | January 22, 2019, Tuesday // 08:13

Blagoevgrad has the most Polluted Air in the past 4 Days

There is air pollution in several cities of the country again, according to data of the European Environment Agency's "Air Quality" indicator.

Society » Environment | January 22, 2019, Tuesday // 08:10

Record High Number of Participants Expected in the Mummers Festival in Pernik

Some 7,500 participants from 9 countries are expected to take part in this year’s edition of the international mummers festival “Surva” in Bulgaria’s town of Pernik.

Society » Culture | January 22, 2019, Tuesday // 08:11

'Indiana Jones of Art' Finds Stolen Spanish Carvings in English Garden

A Dutch art detective has returned two priceless stone reliefs stolen from an ancient Spanish church after tracing them to an English nobleman's garden where they were displayed as ornaments, reports AFP.

Society » Archaeology | January 22, 2019, Tuesday // 10:08

Flu Epidemic Declared in Sliven Region

A flu epidemic has been declared in the Sliven region, effective as of January 23, in view of the increased flu and acute respiratory infections between January 14 and 20, the regional administration said.

Society » Health | January 22, 2019, Tuesday // 16:47

5-Year-Old Died in Blagoevgrad After Flu Complications

A 5-year-old child in Blagoevgrad died after flu symptoms quickly developed into pneumonia, chief national health inspector Dr.

Society » Health | January 22, 2019, Tuesday // 11:23

Flu Epidemic in Place for 12 Districts in Bulgaria

The number of Bulgarian regions with high flu rates are now 12 after three additional regions – Plovdiv, Sofia region and Varna – have declared flu epidemic as of Tuesday.

Society » Health | January 22, 2019, Tuesday // 08:08

New Cardiff Signing Sala Missing after Suspected Plane Crash

Premier League club Cardiff City's record new signing, Argentina-born striker Emiliano Sala, was on board a light aircraft that disappeared over the English Channel on Monday night, police sources told AFP.

Society » Incidents | January 22, 2019, Tuesday // 13:56

Serious Brawl and Physical Violence between Bulgarians and Englishmen in Bansko Last Week

Bulgarians and Englishmen had a massive fight in front of a nightclub in Bansko.

Society » Incidents | January 22, 2019, Tuesday // 08:30

Sports

Rafael Nadal's Uncle: I Thought Grigor Dimitrov would Become World No. 1

During his visit in Sofia, Bulgaria, Rafael Nadal's uncle, Toni, commented on Grigor Dimitrov's potential.

Sports | January 22, 2019, Tuesday // 08:27

Crime

71-Year-Old Woman From Svilengrad Gave BGN 14 000 to Phone Scammers

A resident of Svilengrad at the age of 71 has been a victim of phone scammers, the District Police Directorate of Haskovo has announced.

Crime | January 22, 2019, Tuesday // 11:30

Lifestyle

Oscar Nominations Announcement

The 91st Oscar nominations are being announced this morning in a presentation by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, with Tracee Ellis Ross and Kumail Nanjiani revealing nominations in 24 categories for the year’s best in movies, writes deadl

Lifestyle | January 22, 2019, Tuesday // 11:38

World

Murders in Mexico Rise by a Third in 2018 to New Record

 Murders in Mexico rose by 33 percent in 2018, breaking the record for a second year running, official data showed, underlining the task facing the new president who has pledged to reduce violence in the cartel-ravaged country, writes Reuters.

World | January 22, 2019, Tuesday // 11:25

EU Fines Mastercard EUR 570 Million in Anti-trust Action

The European Union has fined global credit card giant Mastercard 570 million euros ($647 million) for limiting competition between banks offering cheaper payment fees, reports AFP.

World » EU | January 22, 2019, Tuesday // 15:27
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