News archive of October 2018

World's Tallest Statue Built in India (Video)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today, dedicated to the nation a 182-metre statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, believed to be the tallest in the world and said it will be a reminder about the courage of a man who thwarted efforts to disintegrate India.

Turkey begins oil and gas search that could stoke tensions

Turkey says it has begun a search for oil and gas in east Mediterranean waters in a move that could stoke regional tensions.

The drillship "Conquerer" began exploratory drilling Wednesday off Antalya on Turkey's southern coast.

Athens university urges authorities to crack down on drug use in surrounding areas

The Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) has once more called on authorities to crack down on rampant drug dealing and drug use in the institution's neighboring areas.

AUEB suspended its operations for a day earlier this month in protest at the situation, following a decision by the senate.

"Brnabic spoke to Thaci"

Belarus news agency BelTA said it learned this on Wednesday.

Today THE FATHER Comes To National Theatre in Sofia

The Father by French playwright Florian Zeller comes to Bulgaria's National Theatre beginning October 31, 2018 on select dates through December 31, 2018."Father" is an absolute hit on the theater stages of New York, Paris, Berlin and London, reports TransmediumNews. 

The virtuous storyline follows the character of André / Vladimir Penev / into a world of multiple identities. 

Probe launched into Albania shooting

An Athens prosecutor is to launch an investigation into the circumstances that led to the fatal shooting of an ethnic Greek man by police in southern Albania on Sunday after it emerged that the 35-year-old had Greek citizenship. 

Turkish entrepreneur breeds scorpions for anti-venom

A Turkish entrepreneur has been breeding hundreds of scorpions in the basement of his house for anti-venom production. Click through for the story in photos...

Metropolitan Subway Won't Work During the Weekend

Metropolitan Mayor Yordanka Fandakova will inspect the construction of the third subway line.

Two stages of the metro line are currently under construction. Of the total length, which is 12 kilometers, 1/3 of it is already built. 

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