ARCHIVE - 16 September 2019

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Business

Brussels with a New Invitation to Municipalities to Apply for Free Wi-Fi

The European Commission will send a new invitation to apply for WiFi4EU vouchers to build wireless internet networks in public places, including mayoralties, public libraries, museums, parks and squares, on September 19 at 14:00 Bulgarian time.

Business | September 16, 2019, Monday // 17:05

Minister Karanikolov Opened a Bulgarian - Indonesian Business Forum

For the first five months of 2019, trade with Indonesia is worth $ 137.

Business | September 16, 2019, Monday // 12:57

The New Biovet Peshtera Plant Opens Today

The total investment is BGN 300 million and will create more than 200 new jobs.

Business | September 16, 2019, Monday // 12:54

Oil Prices Rise with 10%

Oil prices have risen by more than 10% in Asian trade since the oil rig attack in Saudi Arabia.

Business » Finance | September 16, 2019, Monday // 13:08

Greece is Preparing to Cut Income Taxes

Greek workers, retirees and self-employed professionals will see a significant reduction in their tax bills in 2020, says a bill that reduces the lowest income taxes to 9 percent from 22 percent for income to 10,000 euros, Kathimerini reported.

Business » Finance | September 16, 2019, Monday // 13:05

Bulgaria Is the Third Most Attractive Destination for Foreigners in the Region

Bulgaria ranks third in the ranking, showing which countries in Eastern Europe have not yet been overpopulated by tourists.

Business » Tourism | September 16, 2019, Monday // 13:08

Turkish Airlines Adds Direct Flights to the Vietnamese Cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City

Turkish Airlines continues to expand its international flight network by adding direct flights to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Business » Tourism | September 16, 2019, Monday // 12:24

Politics

The European Parliament First Plenary Session after the Summer Begins

Strasbourg begins the first session of the European Parliament in the new political season.

Politics | September 16, 2019, Monday // 12:37

Bulgaria and Norway Will Work on Joint Projects in the Western Balkans

I am confident that today’s visit will boost economic relations, first of all, as at the political level we have no open bilateral issues and have always been countries of the same mind when it comes to international issues, Deputy Prime Minister and Fore

Politics » Diplomacy | September 16, 2019, Monday // 16:26

Boris Johnson Will Meet Jean-Claude Juncker Today

The British Prime Minister is expected to announce that Britain is not ready to delay Brexit.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 16, 2019, Monday // 07:51

Presidents of Turkey, Russia and Iran Meet in Ankara

Presidents of Turkey, Russia and Iran meet in Ankara today.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 16, 2019, Monday // 07:47

Sofia Will Host the European Mobility Week

The capital is hosting the European Mobility Week.

Politics » Domestic | September 16, 2019, Monday // 13:14

President Radev: Freedom of Speech in Bulgaria is in Crisis

The Council for Electronic Media will hear BNR Director General Svetoslav Kostov and the Radio Board of Directors regarding the suspension of the radio signal for 5 hours on Friday.

Politics » Domestic | September 16, 2019, Monday // 13:00

Society

National Employment Agency: The Unemployment Rate in Bulgaria Remains at Record Low Level

In August 2019 Bulgaria’s unemployment was at 5.

Society | September 16, 2019, Monday // 16:53

The Iconic Designer Luigi Colani Dies at 91

German designer and architect Luigi Colani, who worked for industrial companies, car companies, furniture and technology companies, died in Karlsruhe at the age of 91, according to worldwide  agencies, BTA reported.

Society | September 16, 2019, Monday // 16:50

New Mobile App Collects Reports for Incorrect and Good Employers

CITUB Vice-President Plamen Nankov introduced the VOX KNSB mobile application, which collects signals for incorrect and good employers.

Society | September 16, 2019, Monday // 16:21

Thousands Attended the Gay Parade in Belgrade

A strong message of tolerance was also the participation of Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabic.

Society | September 16, 2019, Monday // 12:51

It will be Sunny Today, with Scattered High Clouds Around Midday

 It will be sunny today, with scattered high clouds around midday and in the afternoon in eastern Bulgaria, meteorologist Martin Slavchev of the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) told Focus News Agency.

Society » Environment | September 16, 2019, Monday // 07:45

The New School Year Begins Today

The new school year begins.

Society » Education | September 16, 2019, Monday // 07:49

Sports

Kubrat Pulev Is at the Top of Professional Boxing!

Kubrat Pulev is at the top of professional boxing! The various boxing associations have published their rankings for September, giving the impression that Kubrat Pulev is the leader in the ranking of IBF version, Gong.

Sports | September 16, 2019, Monday // 14:35

World

Tens of Thousands of Workers in the US Strike against General Motors

The United Automobile Workers Union in the United States is launching a national strike against General Motors.

World | September 16, 2019, Monday // 17:12

More than 30% Increase in Migrants in Greece since the Beginning of the Year

In August, 7712 refugees and migrants arrived on nine islands in the eastern Aegean Sea, which is more than July when 5008 people entered Greece by sea.

World | September 16, 2019, Monday // 16:40

Russia to Introduce a Four-Day Workweek?

The Russian Ministry of Labor and Social Protection will discuss an experiment to introduce a four-day workweek in enterprises included in the national productivity enhancement project, “Izvestia” newspaper reported.

World | September 16, 2019, Monday // 11:53
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