News archive of September 2018

Swedish software developer Stillfront Group announced on Friday that it has acquired 100% of its Bulgarian rival Imperia Online AD for 10 million euros. This is clear from the company's official announcement posted on its website.

The British company Ocado Technology opens its software center in Sofia. The company develops software and systems in five of the most innovative technological areas: AI, Robotics, Internet of Things, Big Data, Cloud.

Romania's Constitutional Court ruled on Thursday that same-sex couples have the same equal rights to a private and family life as heterosexual couples - only a week before a referendum on prohibiting same-sex marriage is due on October 6- 7.

In September, the overall business climate indicator declined by 1.5 points compared to August. This is due to the unfavorable economic conjuncture in the construction and service sector, according to the regular Business Surveys of the National Statistical Institute. The main factors hampering business continue to be linked to the precarious economic environment and labor shortages.

AFP - Jeff Bezos backed Blue Origin space exploration project on Thursday landed a major deal to provide engines for a next-generation rocket being built by a major US launch services contractor.

"Black Sea has been in discussions with multiple parties as potential partners for its projects in Bulgaria, and the issuance of the Zlatusha License will allow us to move forward more aggressively with that strategy," stated Vince Sorace, President and CEO of Black Sea Copper & Gold Corp.

All cash withdrawals within Greece will be free from all restrictions as of Monday, as the limit of 5,000 euros per month, imposed on June 1, is lifted according to the statement issued by the Finance Ministry on Thursday.

This opposition grouping also wants RTS (Radio-Television of Serbia) to respect the right of rebuttal.

In a letter sent to RTS, leaders of the Alliance demand that, starting within 15 days, their representatives be regularly included in news programs, "at least 30 minutes a week," and they in particular insist on participating in debates.

Glued to high-stakes testimony on his Supreme Court nominee, President Donald Trump and his allies were shaken by Christine Blasey Ford's emotional appearance on Capitol Hill. But they stood by Judge Brett Kavanaugh after his forceful pushback against the woman who accused him of sexual misconduct.

Ten people die every day from gun violence in Turkey, according to Umut (Hope) Foundation, a prominent NGO dedicated to reducing the ever-growing problem of private gun ownership in the country.