Published: Thu, 29 Jul 2021 12:54:48 GMT
These countries are NOT in Russia
Setting the record straight for those of you who still think Ukraine or Belarus are located in Russia.While browsing the most popular web searches related to Russia, we regularly come across bizarre questions like: "Is Belarus in Russia?" or even: "Is Yugoslavia in Russia?" Keep in mind, Yugoslavia no longer exists as a country! Ok, let's set it straight once and for all.Belarus...[read more]
Published: Thu, 29 Jul 2021 12:35:26 GMT
North Macedonia Sentences Former Officials in Parliament Attack
As the U.S. Congress and criminal justice system pursue accountability for those involved in the January insurrection at the Capitol in Washington, a court in North Macedonia has sentenced several former officials for their roles in a 2017 assault on the parliament in Skopje.Both legislature attacks were aimed at disrupting the democratic process. Rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol as lawmakers inside were meeting...[read more]
Published: Thu, 29 Jul 2021 06:05:03 GMT
Rights Groups Call on Morocco to Not Extradite Uyghur Activist
Rights groups are urging Morocco not to extradite to China a Uyghur activist who was arrested after arriving on a flight from Turkey.The nongovernmental group Safeguard Defenders said Yidiresi Aishan was taken into custody in response to an Interpol Red Notice issued at China's request.The charges against Aishan are not clear.Morocco's General Directorate for National Security said Tuesday the Inte...[read more]
Published: Thu, 29 Jul 2021 02:05:19 GMT
ATP roundup: Daniil Medvedev survives heat to make Olympics quarters
Second seed Daniil Medvedev battled oppressive heat and humidity that required him to take two medical timeouts on his way to beating Fabio Fognini of Italy to reach the quarterfinals of the 2020 Olympics on Wednesday in Tokyo.
The heat index hit 99 degrees as the Russian fought off Fognini 6-2,3-6, 6-2. Before the third set, the 25-year-old Medvedev cooled off in the shower before returning to the court to finish off th...[read more]
Published: Thu, 29 Jul 2021 00:05:05 GMT
LGBT Turks Take Stock After Disrupted Pride Celebrations
ISTANBUL - More than a month after Turkish authorities crushed Pride-themed events in Istanbul, emotions still run raw for members of the country's embattled LGBT community."There was lots of violence. I was beaten up and so were most of the people I was arrested with," Istanbul resident Alaz Yener told VOA. "They used zip ties to handcuff us, hands behind our back, and refused to cut the zip ties off for a long...[read more]
Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2021 23:55:10 GMT
Biden meets Belarus opposition leader in White House
Washington [US], July 29 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Wednesday (local time) met with Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya at the White House, extending support to pro-democracy protesters.
"I was honored to meet with @Tsihanouskaya at the White House this morning," Biden said in a tweet, referring to the exiled opposition figure leading the fight against strongman Alexander Lukashenko.
"The United States ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2021 17:55:07 GMT
Olympics roundup: Katie Ledecky wins inaugural 1,500m event
American swimmer Katie Ledecky fought off disappointment to make history Wednesday at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
After finishing a stunning fifth in the 200m freestyle, Ledecky returned to the pool 70 minutes later to win the gold medal in the first-ever women's 1500m freestyle in 15:37.34. Shewas 4.07 seconds ahead of fellow American Erica Sullivan and 5.57 seconds of Germany's Sarah Kohler.
Ledecky, 24, won the silve...[read more]
Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2021 16:55:13 GMT
Daniil Medvedev survives heat to move to Olympics quarters
Second seed Daniil Medvedev battled oppressive heat and humidity that required him to take two medical timeouts on his way to beating Fabio Fognini of Italy to reach the quarterfinals of the 2020 Olympics on Wednesday in Tokyo.
The heat index hit 99 degrees as the Russian fought off Fognini 6-2, 3-6, 6-2. Before the third set, the 25-year-old Medvedev cooled off in the shower before returning to the court to finish off t...[read more]
Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:05:08 GMT
European Governments Brace for Post-Lockdown Migrant Surge
European governments are seeing migrant numbers swell once again and they still have not settled on a coherent policy to cope with another influx.Their dilemma was underlined Monday when the U.N.'s International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that more than 50 migrants had drowned after their boat sank off the coast of Libya, 120 kilometers east of the capital Tripoli.Federico Soda, the IOM's L...[read more]
Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2021 10:35:11 GMT
US-sanctioned Militia Leader Killed in East Libya, Officials Say
CAIRO - A Libyan militia leader sanctioned by the United States for allegedly killing civilians was shot dead Tuesday in an exchange of fire with forces attempting to arrest him in an eastern city, officials said.Libyan officials said security forces raided Mohamed al-Kani's house in Benghazi to carry out an arrest warrant on charges of killing civilians. Libyan officials and the U.S. allege al-Kani was respons...[read more]
Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2021 10:14:08 GMT
Djokovic rolls at Olympics as Medvedev suffers in extreme heat
Novak Djokovic set up a quarter-final with Japan's Kei Nishikori at the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday as gold medal rival Daniil Medvedev struggled with the heat, even asking the chair umpire who would be responsible if he died.World number one Djokovic continued his bid for a calendar Golden Slam by defeating 34th-ranked Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain 6-3, ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2021 07:18:06 GMT
Praful Patel praises Igor Stimac for his impact
By Vishesh RoyNew Delhi [India], July 28 (ANI): The All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Praful Patel has said head coach Igor Stimac has been able to take the first step in bringing about a new philosophy to the senior men's team.
In an interaction with ANI, Patel opened up about the impact head coach Igor Stimac has had on the senior side, the need to play international friendlies, and much more.
"Igor Stimac ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2021 04:55:21 GMT
Tokyo Olympics: PV Sindhu to face Denmark's Mia Blichfeldt
Tokyo [Japan], July 28 (ANI): India's star shuttler PV Sindhu will face Denmark's Mia Blichfeldt in the round of 16 here at the Musashino Forest Plaza Court 2.
World Number 12 Mia Blichfeldt defeated Zetchiri of Bulgaria in the playoff stage 21-10, 21-3 to march into the knockouts. Sindhu leads the head to head 4-1 against the Danish shuttler.
Earlier on the day, Sindhu defeated Hong Kong's Ngan Yi Cheung in her second Gr...[read more]
Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2021 03:40:19 GMT
ATP roundup: Stefanos Tsitsipas moves into third round of Olympics
Third-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece avenged his loss to Frances Tiafoe at Wimbledon, defeating the American 6-3, 6-4 on Tuesday to advance to the third round of the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
Tsitsipas needed just 77 minutes to eliminate Tiafoe in a turnaround from June, when Tiafoe stunned the Greek in straight sets on the opening day of play at Wimbledon. With rain falling outside, the two played under the closed ro...[read more]
Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2021 00:27:08 GMT
Afghanistan crisis turns yesterday's friends into foes
Peshawar [Pakistan], July 28 (ANI): The Awami National Party and the Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl, which were friendly earlier, have now turned foes with the former blaming the latter's chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, for the killing of millions of Pakhtuns and bringing about anarchy. The confrontation between the nationalist and religious parties started after Fazl, during a public meeting in South Waziristan tribal district o...[read more]
Published: Tue, 27 Jul 2021 23:55:13 GMT
Roundup: Stefanos Tsitsipas moves into third round of Olympics
Third-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece avenged his loss to Frances Tiafoe at Wimbledon, defeating the American 6-3, 6-4 on Tuesday to advance to the third round of the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
Tsitsipas needed just 77 minutes to eliminate Tiafoe in a turnaround from June, when Tiafoe stunned the Greek in straight sets on the opening day of play at Wimbledon. With rain falling outside, the two played under the closed ro...[read more]
Published: Tue, 27 Jul 2021 18:05:07 GMT
Turkey's Independent Media Brace for New Crackdown
ISTANBUL - Rights groups are voicing alarm over a Turkish official's announcement of new legislation and controls on the foreign funding of social media in Turkey.Dokuz8 Haber is one of many Turkish news portals that have launched on social media in recent years, offering independent journalism.Like many others, it receives support from foreign sources. But this month, Fahrettin Altun, the head of the Tur...[read more]
Published: Tue, 27 Jul 2021 16:40:13 GMT
Stefanos Tsitsipas moves into third round of Olympics
Third-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece avenged his loss to Frances Tiafoe at Wimbledon, defeating the American 6-3, 6-4 on Tuesday to advance to the third round of the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
Tsitsipas needed just 77 minutes to eliminate Tiafoe in a turnaround from June, when Tiafoe stunned the Greek in straight sets on the opening day of play at Wimbledon. With rain falling outside, the two played under the closed ro...[read more]
Published: Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:49:06 GMT
Azerbaijan's top cleric under fire for pro-Iran remarks
Azerbaijan's senior cleric has gotten himself in hot water for effusively praising Iran's supreme leader and feuding online with a senior adviser to the president of Turkey, Baku's main ally.Now, state-controlled media are calling for the resignation of the Sheikh-ul-Islam Allahshukur Pashazadeh, who has been Azerbaijan's senior Muslim official since 1980.The controversy began on July 21, when Pashazadeh ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 27 Jul 2021 09:13:59 GMT
'This one sucks' - tennis star Osaka suffers home Olympic shock
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka's dreams of home Olympic gold were crushed by a 6-1, 6-4 defeat to Marketa Vondrousova on Tuesday as her return to action came to an abrupt end.Osaka, who lit the Olympic cauldron and was one of the faces of the Games, struggled in an error-strewn display that blew the draw wide open after the earlier exits of world number one Ashleigh Barty and ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 27 Jul 2021 06:13:55 GMT
Japan tennis star Osaka crashes out of Tokyo Olympics
Japan's Naomi Osaka suffered a 6-1, 6-4 defeat to Czech Marketa Vondrousova in the third round of the Tokyo Games on Tuesday, crushing her dreams of winning Olympic gold at home.Osaka, who lit the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony, struggled in an error-strewn display under the centre court roof at Ariake Tennis Park and was knocked out in 68 minutes.She made a...[read more]
Published: Mon, 26 Jul 2021 18:15:19 GMT
First Same-Sex Couple Weds In Montenegro Under Year-Old Law
Two women have concluded the first same-sex civil union in Montenegrin history, more than a year after parliament passed a law making it the first non-EU country in the Balkans to allow such partnerships.The individuals, who wished to remain anonymous, were wed in the Adriatic coastal city of Budva on July 25, according to local officials.A Budva official, Milijana Vukotic Jelusic, said b...[read more]
Published: Mon, 26 Jul 2021 18:16:24 GMT
France provides aircraft help for fighting fires in Italy
France and Greece are providing firefighting aircraft to Italy on following an appeal for help in taming fires raging across parts of Sardinia that have forced hundreds of people from their homes."It's a disaster without precedent," the island's governor Christian Solinas said, as hot southwesterly winds complicated the efforts to put out the blazes and the region declared a state of emergency.As many as ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 29 Jul 2021 10:18:02 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0500 GMT, July 29
BEIJING, July 29 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 0500 GMT, July 29. Country Confirmed Cases World 195,924,801 U.S. 34,672,690 India 31,484,605 Brazil 19,797,086 France 6,116,853 Russia 6,116,249 Britain 5...[read more]
Published: Thu, 29 Jul 2021 08:11:36 GMT
COVID-19 in Bulgaria: 216 New Cases for Past 24 Hours
The new cases of coronavirus inBulgaria for the last 24 hours are 216 (16 more than in the previous report).Thus, thenumber increases both as an absolute number and as a percentage, according to the data in the Unified Information Portal.Most cases were registered again in Sofia-city - 56, followed by Plovdiv with 25 and Burgas with 23. Kardzhali is the onlyregion in which there is not a single new case....[read more]
Published: Thu, 29 Jul 2021 08:11:36 GMT
Orange Code for Very Hot Weather in Bulgaria
For today in most of Bulgaria an orange codeis validfor dangerous heat with temperatures reaching and exceeding 40 degrees C. It will be a little less hot near the Black Sea coast, as well as in the regions of Pernik and Sofia, and in Smolyan.A yellow warning code has been issued for these regions.Maximum temperatures today will be between 36 and 41 degrees C.Around 37 degrees are expected for Sofi...[read more]
Published: Thu, 29 Jul 2021 08:11:36 GMT
Bulgaria Changes Entry Rules for Arrivals from Red Zone Countries
As of 29 July, arrivals in Bulgaria from red zone countries will require a certificate of vaccination or recovery, plus a negative PCR test performed up to 72 hours prior to entry. The previous order did not include certification of recovery.Besides Bulgarian citizens and persons with permanent residence in the country, arrivals from red zone countries will be allowed to enter if they are citizens of the EU, of ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 29 Jul 2021 07:05:10 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0000 GMT, July 29
BEIJING, July 29 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 0000 GMT, July 29. Country Confirmed Cases World 195,801,435 U.S. 34,665,781 India 31,484,605 Brazil 19,749,073 France 6,116,711 Russia 6,116,249 Britain 5...[read more]
Published: Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:44:11 GMT
Results of rowing women's pair final at Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO, July 29 (Xinhua) -- Following are the results of rowing women's pair final at the Tokyo Olympic Games here on Thursday: 1. New Zealand (Grace Prendergast, Kerri Gowler), 6:50.19 TIME 2. ROC (Vasilisa Stepanova, Elena Oriabinskaia), 6:51.45 3. Canada (Caileigh Filmer, Hillary Janssens), 6:52.10 4. Britain (Helen Glover, Polly Swann), 6:54.96 5. Greece (Maria Kyridou, Christin...[read more]
Published: Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:44:10 GMT
Live COVID-19 updates: Turkey reports 22,291 daily COVID-19 cases
BEIJING, July 29 (Xinhua) -- The following are the updates on the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. - - - - ADDIS ABABA -- The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa reached 6,543,882 as of Wednesday afternoon, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said. The Africa CDC, the specialized healthcare agency of the African Union, said the death toll from the ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:44:09 GMT
Xinhua world news summary at 0030 GMT, July 29
BRUSSELS -- All the 27 countries of the European Union (EU) have signed a declaration to build a secure quantum communication infrastructure (QCI) that will span the whole bloc, the European Commission said on Wednesday. In a statement, the Commission said Ireland was the last member state to sign the EuroQCI declaration. The initiative is to boost European capabilities in quantum technologies, cybersecurity and...[read more]
Published: Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:18:18 GMT
Turkey reports 22,291 daily COVID-19 cases
ANKARA, July 28 (Xinhua) -- Turkey on Wednesday registered 22,291 new COVID-19 cases, raising its tally of infections to 5,660,469, according to its health ministry. The death toll from the virus in Turkey rose by 76 to 51,124, while 4,197 more people recovered in the last 24 hours. A total of 257,474 tests were conducted over the past day, it said. Turkey has started the mass vaccination against C...[read more]
Published: Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:18:02 GMT
Wildfires hit Greece's Achaea, evacuations ordered
ATHENS, July 28 (Xinhua) -- Firefighters were battling wildfires that broke out on two fronts on Wednesday in the forest areas in Greece's Achaea region, more than 200 km west of the capital Athens. Several dozen residents in neighboring communities from the two fire fronts were told to leave their homes, Greek national news agency AMNA reported. In Erymanthos municipality, a total of 95 firefighters, ass...[read more]
Published: Thu, 29 Jul 2021 04:44:21 GMT
Athens hosts Greece-Cyprus-Jordan summit
ATHENS, July 28 (Xinhua) -- The expansion and deepening of ties between Greece, Cyprus and Jordan were the main goals of a trilateral summit held here on Wednesday. In a joint statement, the leaders of the three countries voiced their determination to expand partnership, strengthen cooperation and further promote coordination on political and economic issues, but also in the field of security. Greek Prime...[read more]
Published: Thu, 29 Jul 2021 04:05:03 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1500 GMT, July 28
BEIJING, July 28 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 1500 GMT, July 28. Country Confirmed Cases World 195,557,438 U.S. 34,608,383 India 31,484,605 Brazil 19,749,073 Russia 6,116,249 France 6,088,930 Britain 5...[read more]
Published: Thu, 29 Jul 2021 03:05:02 GMT
Bulgaria extends COVID-19 emergency until end of August
SOFIA, July 28 (Xinhua) -- The Bulgarian government on Wednesday extended the nationwide epidemic emergency until Aug. 31, the cabinet said in a statement. It is necessary to maintain the decline in the spread of COVID-19 achieved in the country, as well as to prepare the healthcare system to respond to a possible new pandemic wave, the statement noted. The epidemic emergency was initially declared on May...[read more]
Published: Thu, 29 Jul 2021 02:55:03 GMT
Medal table at Tokyo Olympic Games on July 28
TOKYO, July 28 (Xinhua) -- Following is medal table at the Tokyo Olympic Games after the competitions on Wednesday, July 28 (tabulated under delegations, gold, silver, bronze and total medals): Japan 13 4 5 22 China 12 6 9 27 United States 11 11 9 31 ROC 7 10 6 23 Australia 6 1 9 16 Britain 5 6 5 16 South Korea 4 2 5 11 Germany 3 2 5 10 France 3 2 3 8...[read more]
Published: Thu, 29 Jul 2021 00:55:01 GMT
Turkey detains 231 Italy-bound illegal immigrants in Aegean Sea
ISTANBUL, July 28 (Xinhua) -- The Turkish coast guard has detained 231 illegal immigrants believed to be en route to Italy in a boat in the Aegean Sea, the Demiroren news agency reported Wednesday. Turkish teams caught the immigrants when they stopped a fishing boat off the coast of Ayvacik, a district of the northwestern Canakkale Province, Demiroren said. The detainees from Afghanistan, Syria, Iran, Eri...[read more]
Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2021 18:18:02 GMT
Facts and stats about Olympic basketball tournaments
TOKYO, July 28 (Xinhua) -- With Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games basketball tournament going underway, FIBA has offered some facts and stats about the sport at the event: 2004 - Argentina won men's basketball gold at Olympic Games Athens 2004 as the last country other than the United States to win either the men's or women's Olympic tournament. 1936 - Basketball made its Olympic debut with the men's tournament at...[read more]
Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2021 18:18:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1000 GMT, July 28
BEIJING, July 28 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 1000 GMT, July 28. Country Confirmed Cases World 195,368,552 U.S. 34,604,005 India 31,484,605 Brazil 19,749,073 Russia 6,116,249 France 6,088,930 Britain 5...[read more]
Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:11:37 GMT
Bulgaria Extends Emergency Epidemic Situation until August 31
Bulgaria extends the emergency epidemic situation until August 31, 2021. This is done by a decision of the Council of Ministers.According to the World Health Organization, as of July 18, 2021, the total number of COVID-19 cases in the world is over 190 million, and the total number of deaths exceeds 4 million. The number of new cases reported in the last week is over 3.4 million people, an increase of 12% over t...[read more]
Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:11:37 GMT
Vacccination Rate in Bulgaria Lower than Officially Reported
For two months, the Bulgarian authorities have been miscalculating the number of vaccinated people in the country. The information system, which reports data on vaccinated and infected, reported a sharp increase in fully vaccinated Bulgarians by 73,000 per day with only 8,538 doses of vaccines.On Monday (26 July) the number of people with completed immunization was 15.3% of the adult population, but in just one ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2021 12:11:37 GMT
EasyJet with Routes to 30 Countries in August
In August, the low-cost airline EasyJet will serve 30 countries. There is a dropout of three countries compared to the same month in 2019 - Estonia, Finland, Norway and Slovenia will no longer be served, although all of them except Norway will "return" in September-November.In contrast, Albania has been included since 2019. It was launched in November 2019 and this August two routes went on sale: from Geneva and...[read more]
Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2021 08:11:36 GMT
Bad Road Accident between Romanian vehicles Left 2 Dead in Ruse
A 43-year-old woman and a 15-year-old boy died in the accident that took place on Bulgaria Blvd. in Ruse, the Regional Police Directorate in the Danube city announced, quoted by BTA.The initial information was that two women died in the serious accident.After establishing his identity, it became clear that the second victim was a boy. The signal was given early in the morningThe accident happened a...[read more]
Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2021 08:11:35 GMT
Yellow Code for High Temperatures in Bulgaria, up to 40 Degrees
The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) announced a yellow warning code for high temperatures throughout the country today.The weather will be hot, with maximum temperatures between 32 and 39 degrees in places.It will be sunny over the Black Sea coast and a breeze will blow. Maximum temperatures will be between 28 and 31 degrees. The temperature of the sea water is 26 - 27 degrees. The ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2021 07:49:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0500 GMT, July 28
BEIJING, July 28 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 0500 GMT, July 28. Country Confirmed Cases World 195,286,042 U.S. 34,603,919 India 31,440,951 Brazil 19,749,073 Russia 6,094,379 France 6,088,930 Britain 5...[read more]
Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2021 06:11:26 GMT
COVID-19 in Bulgaria: Steady Increase with 200 New Cases
The number of new cases of coronavirus in our country has increased on a daily basis both as an absolute number and as a percentage.There are 200 registered cases for the last 24 hours (ie there is an increase of 7 cases on a daily basis, after there were 193 newly infected on Monday), it is clear from the data published in the Unified Information Portal. 15 641 tests (PCR and antigenic) were performed, ie. by 5...[read more]
Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2021 02:44:02 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0000 GMT, July 28
BEIJING, July 28 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 0000 GMT, July 28. Country Confirmed Cases World 195,199,879 U.S. 34,592,435 India 31,440,951 Brazil 19,749,073 Russia 6,094,379 France 6,088,828 Britain 5...[read more]
Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2021 02:30:01 GMT
Live COVID-19 updates: Turkey reports 19,761 new cases
BEIJING, July 28 (Xinhua) -- The following are the updates on the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. - - - - ANKARA -- Turkey on Tuesday registered 19,761 new COVID-19 cases, raising its tally of infections to 5,638,178, according to its health ministry. The death toll from the virus in Turkey rose by 51 to 51,048, while 7,108 more people recovered in the last 24 hours. - - - -...[read more]
Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2021 02:05:19 GMT
Turkey reports 19,761 new COVID-19 cases
ANKARA, July 27 (Xinhua) -- Turkey on Tuesday registered 19,761 new COVID-19 cases, raising its tally of infections to 5,638,178, according to its health ministry. The death toll from the virus in Turkey rose by 51 to 51,048, while 7,108 more people recovered in the last 24 hours. A total of 246,648 tests were conducted over the past day, it said. Turkey has started mass COVID-19 vaccination on Jan...[read more]
Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2021 01:18:04 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1500 GMT, July 27
BEIJING, July 27 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 1500 GMT, July 27. Country Confirmed Cases World 194,941,199 U.S. 34,538,580 India 31,440,951 Brazil 19,707,662 Russia 6,094,379 France 6,061,804 Britain 5...[read more]
Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2021 01:05:03 GMT
Medal table at Tokyo Olympic Games on July 27
TOKYO, July 27 (Xinhua) -- Following is the medal table at the Tokyo Olympic Games after the competitions on Tuesday, July 27 (tabulated under delegations, gold, silver, bronze and total medals): Japan 10 3 5 18 United States 9 8 8 25 China 9 5 7 21 ROC 7 7 4 18 Britain 4 5 4 13 South Korea 3 2 5 10 Australia 3 1 5 9 Canada 2 3 3 8 France 2 2 3 7 Ger...[read more]
Published: Tue, 27 Jul 2021 20:44:01 GMT
Quotes of the Day from Xinhua World News, July 27
YEREVAN -- The U.S. disinformation campaign against China, which uses COVID-19 out of geopolitical interests, has hampered global joint efforts against the pandemic and threatened to shatter millions of lives, a leading Armenian political scientist has said. The United States launched such a campaign to divert attention away from its evident failures in tackling the pandemic domestically, Benyamin Poghosyan, hea...[read more]
Published: Tue, 27 Jul 2021 17:55:01 GMT
Turkey urges citizens to be vaccinated to curb COVID-19 resurge
ISTANBUL, July 27 (Xinhua) -- Turkish authorities Tuesday urged the citizens to get their shots done to curb the resurge of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Health Ministry, over 22 million people have not yet taken their first vaccine dose among the total population of 83 million. "The increase in the number of cases makes it difficult to keep the pandemic under control," Health Minister Fahrettin...[read more]
Published: Tue, 27 Jul 2021 17:49:02 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1000 GMT, July 27
BEIJING, July 27 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 1000 GMT, July 27. Country Confirmed Cases World 194,778,390 U.S. 34,533,187 India 31,440,951 Brazil 19,707,662 Russia 6,094,379 France 6,061,804 Britain 5...[read more]
Published: Tue, 27 Jul 2021 12:11:24 GMT
Presidents of Austia and Bulgaria Discuss Topical Issues
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev paid a working visit to Salzburg on 26 July, at the invitation of Austrian Federal President Alexander van der Bellen.The meeting of the two heads of state focused on topical issues of bilateral relations, as well as topics on the EU agenda, including overcoming the restrictions on freedom of movement due to the coronavirus pandemic, EU priorities for green and digital transition, combat...[read more]
Published: Tue, 27 Jul 2021 08:11:24 GMT
COVID-19 in Bulgaria: 193 New Cases
The newly confirmed cases of coronavirus in Bulgaria over the past 24 hours are 193 from 20,910 tests, the daily report on the National Information Portal shows on July 27.The total lab-confirmed positive cases in the country since the start of the epidemic are 423,879.The active cases are 7,456.Of the total, 729 patients are in hospitals, 73 of them being in intensive care.During the past 2...[read more]
Published: Tue, 27 Jul 2021 08:11:23 GMT
Yellow Code for High Temperatures in Most Parts of Bulgaria
The high temperature yellow code is valid for 16regions of the country. This is indicated on the website of the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH).The warning is valid for theregions of Vidin, Montana, Vratsa, Pleven, Veliko Tarnovo, Ruse, Gabrovo, Lovech, Stara Zagora, Haskovo, Kardzhali, Plovdiv, Smolyan, Pazardzhik, Blagoevgrad and Kyustendil.High daily temperatures are expected in ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:29:14 GMT
GTP Headlines Athens on TIME Magazines Worlds Greatest Places 2021 List
TIME Magazine has included Athens on its list of the Worlds Greatest Places of 2021 for its prime cruise infrastructure and unique tourism offerings.......[read more]
Published: Thu, 29 Jul 2021 10:39:15 GMT
25 detentions after anti-vaccines protest in Athens turns violent
Greek police detained 25 people on Saturday evening after a protest rally against Covid-measures and mandatory vaccinations turned violent. Among the detained is one police officer. For four protesters detention turned to arrest. Some 2,500 protested gathered at Syntagma Square opposite the Parliament in downtown Athens on Saturday afternoon. About a third of them reportedly The post 25 detentions after anti-vaccines prot...[read more]
Published: Thu, 29 Jul 2021 09:43:22 GMT
The Greek Village that Boasts the True Descendants of the Spartans
There is a Greek village in Mani, Peloponnese, called Neochori, where its residents boast they are true descendants of ancient Sparta. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com ....[read more]
Published: Thu, 29 Jul 2021 08:53:49 GMT
Did Ancient Greeks Build their Temples Where Earthquakes Struck?
The Ancient Greeks may have built temples and other sacred or treasured sites deliberately on land previously affected by earthquakes. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com ....[read more]
Published: Thu, 29 Jul 2021 08:07:14 GMT
Southwest Sydney tradie Jim Barmakellis on the construction industry shutdown - Greek Herald
Southwest Sydney tradie Jim Barmakellis on the construction industry shutdown Greek Herald...[read more]
Published: Thu, 29 Jul 2021 07:57:45 GMT
Meet the Greek who Introduced Real Souvlaki to Colombia
Giorgos Sitaras, a Greek who left his hometown of Thessaloniki, Greece, shares authentic Greek food like souvlaki with the Colombian people. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com ....[read more]
Published: Thu, 29 Jul 2021 07:56:22 GMT
Sofia Richie joins sister Nicole, brother Miles and their dad Lionel on luxury Greek getaway
Sofia Richie, 22, has joined her siblings Nicole and Miles on a luxury Greek getaway alongside their hit-maker dad, Lionel....[read more]
Published: Thu, 29 Jul 2021 02:42:36 GMT
Air Pistol Shooter Kostadinova Brings Bulgaria First Medal in Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Sofia, July 25 (BTA) - Bulgaria's Antoaneta Kostadinova won the silver in Sunday's 10 m air pistol women's final, thus bringing Bulgaria its first medal in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and the country's first medal in shooting sports since the Athens 2004 Summer Oly......[read more]
Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2021 23:03:46 GMT
What would the ancient Greeks think of an Olympics with no fans?
What would the ancient Greeks think of an Olympics with no fans? Down To Earth Magazine...[read more]
Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2021 20:38:32 GMT
The EU wants to cut emissions, Bulgaria and Eastern Europe will bear the price
The EU wants to cut emissions, Bulgaria and Eastern Europe will bear the price Modern Diplomacy...[read more]
Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2021 20:34:41 GMT
Triple Nickel wraps up exercise Thracian Star 21 in Bulgaria with allies
Triple Nickel wraps up exercise Thracian Star 21 in Bulgaria with allies Military Times...[read more]
Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2021 20:32:30 GMT
From Monday- Bulgaria Closes Borders to Netherland, Malta, Andorra and Georgia - Sofia News Agency
From Monday: Bulgaria Closes Borders to Netherland, Malta, Andorra and Georgia Novinite.com...[read more]
Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2021 20:03:04 GMT
President Radev Starts Consultations over Formation of New Cabinet in Bulgaria - Sofia News Agency
President Radev Starts Consultations over Formation of New Cabinet in Bulgaria Novinite.com...[read more]
Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2021 18:22:23 GMT
Chamber of Commerce and Industry Presents 12th Edition of Bulgaria in Figures Brochure
Sofia, July 22 (BTA) - The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) Thursday presented the 12th edition of Bulgaria in Figures, an annual brochure that gives an overview of 27 rankings by international institutions and organizations reflecting Bulgaria's position ......[read more]
Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:32:00 GMT
TUI cancels more holidays in latest update including to Bulgaria and Italy
TUI cancels more holidays in latest update including to Bulgaria and Italy Manchester Evening News...[read more]
Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:30:58 GMT
Newly Infected with COVID-19 in Bulgaria are Growing - Sofia News Agency
Published: Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:11:24 GMT
There Is Such a People, Democratic Bulgaria Launch Consultations on Future Governance
July 23 (BTA) - The parliamentary groups of There Is Such a People (TISP) and Democratic Bulgaria launched consultations on the future governance in Parliament on Friday. This is the first in a series of meetings at the initiative of TISP. On Thursday TISP sent invitations for talks to all parliamentary groups with the exception of GERB-UDF. At the beginning TISP floor leader Toshko Yordanov said: "I hope that we wil...[read more]