ARCHIVE - 21 May 2019

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Business

The Junker Fund, Is Expected to Mobilize €398.6 Billion in Investments
Deutsche Bahn Bought the Wagon Repair Factory in Karlovo
The ECB Checks Whether Banks in Bulgaria Can Cope with External Risks
Eurostat: Bulgaria Has Exported Around 10 000 Tonnes of Honey in The EU
About 40% of Households in Bulgaria Live in Overcrowded Housing
Strike Canceled Over 300 Flights of the National Air Carrier 'Alitalia'

Politics

Germany Considers Bulgaria a Truly Important Partner For a Very Strong Pro-European Country.
By October 2020 'Hemus' Highway Between Varna and Targovishte Will be Ready
Bulgarian PM Borisov Attended Opening of a New Plant Creating 200 Jobs in Northeastern Bulgaria
95% of all Car Crashes in Bulgaria are due to Human Error

Society

Bulgarian Orthodox Church Honors Sts Konstantin and Elena
Tramway Lit up in Sofia Centre
About 70,000 Acres of Land are Damaged by Hailstorms
The EC Creates an Air Fleet to Combat Fires
Experts Say the Ocean Level May Rise 2m by the End of the Century
Bear Cub Visited a Private Yard of a House in Kladnitsa, Western Bulgaria (Video)
A Mild Earthquake Was Registered in the Kresna Seismic Zone
The Council of the European Union Has Adopted New Rules on Single-Use Plastics
Mostly Sunny Today in Bulgaria, Rain Showers and Thunder in some Places in Eastern and Mountainous Areas
Test Results Show That Math is the Hardest Subject for 4th Graders
Today High School Graduates Take State Exam in Bulgarian Language and Literature
Kottarashky are the first Bulgarians to Enter the Selection of the Francofolies international Festival
More than 50 Ticks were Removed from the Head of a Child in Sofia
One of Bulgaria's best Water Polo Players Died in an Accident on Mount Olympus in Greece

Sports

Grigor Dimitrov Lost in the First Round in Geneva
Three-Time Formula 1 World Champion Niki Lauda has Died at the Age of 70
Police in Sofia with Extraordinary Measures due to the Football Derby between Levski and CSKA

Crime

Five Bulgarian Doctors are Accused of Draining over BGN 120,000 from the NHIF
25 200 Cigarettes Without an Excise Band were Found in Kyustendil
11 Foreigners Were Arrested on The Maritsa Motorway, Near Svilengrad
Attacker Detained after Stabbing a 16-year-old in Sofia

World

Germany Spent a Record € 23 Billion on Refugee Integration and Prevention of Migration
The EU Takes Measures to Combat Forest Fires
Serbia Introduces Life Imprisonment for The Worst Crimes

Business

The Junker Fund, Is Expected to Mobilize €398.6 Billion in Investments

The European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), the Junker Fund, is expected to mobilize €398.

Business | May 21, 2019, Tuesday // 09:24

Deutsche Bahn Bought the Wagon Repair Factory in Karlovo

The wagon repair factory in Karlovo is now owned by the German railway company Deutsche Bahn.

Business | May 21, 2019, Tuesday // 07:54

The ECB Checks Whether Banks in Bulgaria Can Cope with External Risks

The ECB's assessment of six major banks working in the country has to show whether they can resist external as well as internal risks.

Business » Finance | May 21, 2019, Tuesday // 11:59

Eurostat: Bulgaria Has Exported Around 10 000 Tonnes of Honey in The EU

Eurostat data on exports and imports of natural bee honey from the 28 EU member states that for the last year, Bulgaria has exported approximately 10,000 tonnes of honey (or 103,600 kg) to EU countries, and about 4 tonnes of honey (3,925 kg)for non-EU cou

Business » Industry | May 21, 2019, Tuesday // 09:41

About 40% of Households in Bulgaria Live in Overcrowded Housing

Deputy Minister of Regional Development and Public Works Valentin Yovev, who opened "Residential Forum 2019" in the capital announced that according to statistics, there are an average of 550 homes per 1000 people in Bulgaria, and that houses were more th

Business » Properties | May 21, 2019, Tuesday // 16:56

Strike Canceled Over 300 Flights of the National Air Carrier 'Alitalia'

24-hour strike of the air and ground staff of the national air carrier of Italy.

Business » Tourism | May 21, 2019, Tuesday // 20:55

Politics

Germany Considers Bulgaria a Truly Important Partner For a Very Strong Pro-European Country.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ekaterina Zaharieva with commented on the highlights of the visit of German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas in Bulgaria and the prospect of investment from Germany in the home economy.

Politics » Domestic | May 21, 2019, Tuesday // 20:51

By October 2020 'Hemus' Highway Between Varna and Targovishte Will be Ready

,,By October next year Hemus highway between Varna and Targovishte will be ready'', Prime Minister Boyko Borissov said today during his visit to the seaside city.

Politics » Domestic | May 21, 2019, Tuesday // 20:43

Bulgarian PM Borisov Attended Opening of a New Plant Creating 200 Jobs in Northeastern Bulgaria

Good investment with 200 new jobs.

Politics » Domestic | May 21, 2019, Tuesday // 20:20

95% of all Car Crashes in Bulgaria are due to Human Error

According to a national survey, nearly 2.

Politics » Domestic | May 21, 2019, Tuesday // 20:14

Society

Bulgarian Orthodox Church Honors Sts Konstantin and Elena

Bulgarian Christian Orthodox mark Saturday the feast day of St.

Society | May 21, 2019, Tuesday // 11:58

Tramway Lit up in Sofia Centre

Tramway, running on line 10, lit up this morning on the metropolitan street "Graf Ignatiev", near the intersection with Vasil Levski Blvd.

Society | May 21, 2019, Tuesday // 10:04

About 70,000 Acres of Land are Damaged by Hailstorms

About 70,000 acres of land are damaged by hailstorms, and state aid is currently working for the compensation for the completely collapsed areas.

Society | May 21, 2019, Tuesday // 09:52

The EC Creates an Air Fleet to Combat Fires

The reason is the risk of forest fires during the summer, reported NOVA TV.

Society » Environment | May 21, 2019, Tuesday // 21:02

Experts Say the Ocean Level May Rise 2m by the End of the Century

They have made their predictions, based on the melting of ice sheets of Greenland and Antarctica, reported NOVA TV.

Society » Environment | May 21, 2019, Tuesday // 20:57

Bear Cub Visited a Private Yard of a House in Kladnitsa, Western Bulgaria (Video)

A four-month-old bear cub, probably separated from its mother, was found around 20.

Society » Environment | May 21, 2019, Tuesday // 20:01

A Mild Earthquake Was Registered in the Kresna Seismic Zone

A mild earthquake was registered in the Kresna seismic zone.

Society » Environment | May 21, 2019, Tuesday // 17:39

The Council of the European Union Has Adopted New Rules on Single-Use Plastics

The Council of the European Union has adopted the ambitious measures proposed by the European Commission to tackle marine litter coming from the 10 single-use plastic products most commonly found on European beaches as well as abandoned fishing gear and o

Society » Environment | May 21, 2019, Tuesday // 17:28

Mostly Sunny Today in Bulgaria, Rain Showers and Thunder in some Places in Eastern and Mountainous Areas

Today the weather will be mostly sunny, but in the afternoon, mainly in eastern and mountainous areas, cumulonimbus clouds will form, and some places will see rain showers and thunder, and possibly hail.

Society » Environment | May 21, 2019, Tuesday // 08:07

Test Results Show That Math is the Hardest Subject for 4th Graders

For about a month and a half, fourth-graders in Bulgaria solved 1.

Society » Education | May 21, 2019, Tuesday // 18:46

Today High School Graduates Take State Exam in Bulgarian Language and Literature

52 650 students have submitted applications for Bulgarian language and literature state exam, which is held today, the press center of the Ministry of Education and Science announced.

Society » Education | May 21, 2019, Tuesday // 07:09

Kottarashky are the first Bulgarians to Enter the Selection of the Francofolies international Festival

Kottarashky are the first Bulgarian musicians to enter the selection of artists at the prestigious Francofolies de la Rochelle, France, and will be on stage on July 14 this year, a national holiday of the country.

Society » Culture | May 21, 2019, Tuesday // 20:25

More than 50 Ticks were Removed from the Head of a Child in Sofia

More than 50 ticks were removed today from the head of a child in the Emergency Department of the University Hospital "Lozenets".

Society » Health | May 21, 2019, Tuesday // 19:52

One of Bulgaria's best Water Polo Players Died in an Accident on Mount Olympus in Greece

One of the best Bulgarian water polo players Martin Kirov died yesterday in a hospital in Greece after falling as he ascended Mount Olympus in northern Greece, BNT reported.

Society » Incidents | May 21, 2019, Tuesday // 19:57

Sports

Grigor Dimitrov Lost in the First Round in Geneva

Dimitrov lost to Argentine Federico Delbonis Delbonis with 6-1, 4-6, 2-6, reported NOVA TV.

Sports | May 21, 2019, Tuesday // 20:46

Three-Time Formula 1 World Champion Niki Lauda has Died at the Age of 70

Three-time Formula 1 world champion Niki Lauda has died at the age of 70.

Sports | May 21, 2019, Tuesday // 14:22

Police in Sofia with Extraordinary Measures due to the Football Derby between Levski and CSKA

The Sofia Metropolitan Directorate of Interior undertakes all necessary measures to protect the public order and traffic safety in the capital in connection with the upcoming derby today at 18.

Sports | May 21, 2019, Tuesday // 08:03

Crime

Five Bulgarian Doctors are Accused of Draining over BGN 120,000 from the NHIF

Sofia City Prosecutor's Office has accused five doctors of dental medicine and one of their helpers for documentary fraud, through which they have received unlawful amounts from the NHIF, the press center of the prosecution announced.

Crime | May 21, 2019, Tuesday // 20:08

25 200 Cigarettes Without an Excise Band were Found in Kyustendil

Тhe press center of the MoI Directorate announced that 25 200 cigarettes without an excise band were found in a car in Kyustendil.

Crime | May 21, 2019, Tuesday // 16:58

11 Foreigners Were Arrested on The Maritsa Motorway, Near Svilengrad

11 foreigners were arrested on the Maritsa motorway, near Svilengrad.

Crime | May 21, 2019, Tuesday // 16:18

Attacker Detained after Stabbing a 16-year-old in Sofia

Police have detained the perpetrator of last night's assault, where a 16-year-old boy was stabbed with a knife, NOVA said.

Crime | May 21, 2019, Tuesday // 07:59

World

Germany Spent a Record € 23 Billion on Refugee Integration and Prevention of Migration

Last year, Germany spent a record € 23 billion on refugee integration and prevention of migration to its territory, the BNR reported relying on Reuters and an official report by the Berlin Ministry of Finance.

World | May 21, 2019, Tuesday // 18:29

The EU Takes Measures to Combat Forest Fires

The European Commission announced the establishment of a fleet of specialized planes to combat forest fires this summer.

World | May 21, 2019, Tuesday // 16:41

Serbia Introduces Life Imprisonment for The Worst Crimes

The Serbian Parliament has voted amendments to the Penal Code to abolish the 30- to 40-year prison sentence and introduce life imprisonment for the worst crimes, Tanjug reported.

World | May 21, 2019, Tuesday // 16:06
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