ARCHIVE - 4 March 2020

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Business

Reuters: Bulgaria Agrees Deal to Cut Price of Russian Gas Imports by 40%

Bulgaria has agreed a 40% cut in the price of gas it imports under its long-term contract with Russia, its dominant gas supplier, Prime Minister Boyko Borissov said on Tuesday, Reuters reported.

Business | March 4, 2020, Wednesday // 18:26

Apple is Ready to Pay up to $ 500 Million in Compensations for Intentionally Slowing Down the Older iPhones

Each iPhone owner whose work was deliberately slowed down by the manufacturer will receive $ 25.

Business | March 4, 2020, Wednesday // 10:46

Srbijagas: Bulgaria will Pay Big Penalty if it Abandons the Turk Stream Project

The annual regional business forum is being held at Kopaonik Ski Resort in southwestern Serbia from March 1-4.

Business | March 4, 2020, Wednesday // 09:07

Politics

President Rumen Radev Discussed the Increased Migration Pressure towards the EU with the German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier

Head of State Rumen Radev discussed today the increased migration pressure along the external land EU borders in a telephone talk with his German counterpart President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

Politics » Diplomacy | March 4, 2020, Wednesday // 17:56

Society

Eurostat: Bulgaria among the Countries with Highest Risk of Poverty or Social Exclusion

In 2018, non-European Union citizens were at a higher risk of poverty or social exclusion than foreign European Union (EU) citizens or national citizens.

Society | March 4, 2020, Wednesday // 18:11

EC Allocates 700 Million Euros to Greece to Tackle Refugee Flows

The European Commission will allocate € 700 million to Greece to tackle the flows of Syrian refugees seeking to enter Europe through Turkey.

Society | March 4, 2020, Wednesday // 11:03

Weather Forecast: Mostly Cloudy with Rain in the West

It will be mostly cloudy today, with rain in the western part of the country.

Society » Environment | March 4, 2020, Wednesday // 07:51

30 People in Rousse Monitored over Suspicions for Coronavirus, no Confirmed Cases so far

More than 30 people in the district of Rousse, Northern Bulgaria, are monitored because of suspicions for coronavirus.

Society » Health | March 4, 2020, Wednesday // 18:34

Schools in 10 Regions of the Country Closed over the Flu Outbreak

The Ministry of Education has announced that schools are closing down in 10 regions of the country over the flu outbreak.

Society » Health | March 4, 2020, Wednesday // 18:29

Iran Releases more than 54,000 Prisoners to Combat the Spread of the new COVID-19

Iran has temporarily released more than 54,000 prisoners in an attempt to combat the spread of new coronavirus infection in crowded prisons, the BBC reported.

Society » Health | March 4, 2020, Wednesday // 10:29

Today Is the World Obesity Day

On March 4 we mark the World Obesity Day.

Society » Health | March 4, 2020, Wednesday // 08:39

The EC Provides another € 45 Million for Coronavirus-Related Research

The European Commission has announced that it is providing up to € 45 million for the development of new ways to detect and treat Covid-19 viruses.

Society » Health | March 4, 2020, Wednesday // 07:31

Crime

Vasil Bozhkov's Secretary Remains in Custody

The former secretary of the fugitive gambling tycoon Vasil Bozhkov remains permanently in custody.

Crime | March 4, 2020, Wednesday // 18:18

World

Iranian Media: Iran's First Vice President has Contracted the COVID-19

Iran's first vice-president, Eshaq Jahangiri, tested positive for the new coronavirus and underwent treatment, IranWire news site reported today, quoted by Reuters.

World | March 4, 2020, Wednesday // 18:22

First Case of a COVID-19 in Argentina

Argentine doctors have confirmed the first case of coronavirus infection in the country.

World | March 4, 2020, Wednesday // 09:45

Czech President's Office Computers Hacked: Data had been Leaking for at least Several Months

Foreign hackers have contacted the computer network of the Czech president's office and have been providing information of unknown nature for several months, Czech state television reported, citing the Office for the Protection of Personal Information.

World | March 4, 2020, Wednesday // 08:15

The Taliban will not Negotiate with Kabul until it Releases Thousands of Taliban from Prisons

The Taliban will not negotiate with the government in Kabul until about 5,000 of their associates are released from Afghan prisons, said a Taliban spokesman, quoted by the Associated Press.

World | March 4, 2020, Wednesday // 08:06

At Least 22 People Killed in Tornado in Tennessee

A tornado swept through Tennessee, killing at least 22 people and destroying at least 40 buildings, the Associated Press reported.

World | March 4, 2020, Wednesday // 07:42
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