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New company launches leap in November

Published by Hurriyet on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 08:31

The number of newly established companies in Turkey jumped 12% year-on-year in November, the country's top trade body said on Dec. 18. 

A Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) report showed 8,669 companies were formed last month, up from 7,731 in November 2019.

Migrants on Balkan Route Find Health Care Out of Reach

Published by Balkan Insight on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 08:30

Many migrants and refugees on the road to Western Europe have serious health problems - but for those staying outside official camps, especially, accessing proper treatment can be difficult.

Democracy Digest: Vaccine Approval Can’t Come Soon Enough for Region

Published by Balkan Insight on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 08:28

The Czech Republic is ready to begin its vaccination program as soon as that EU approval is complete, and the first doses should be made available during the Christmas holidays, Health Minister Jan Blatny boasted on Wednesday. Unfortunately, however, those doses will number no more than 10,000.

COVID-19 in Bulgaria - 2042 New Cases and 3218 Cured

Published by Novinite on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 08:28

2,042 are the new cases of COVID-19 for the last 24 hours in Bulgaria. 6 825 PCR tests were performed. Nearly 30 percent of them are positive. This is shown by the data on the Unified Information Portal.

FINAL: Strict measures remain until January 31

Most new cases are in Sofia - 361, followed by Varna - with 207 and Burgas - 202 new cases.

Rumi commemorated on 747th anniversary of Şeb-i Arus

Published by Hurriyet on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 08:27

Mevlâna Jalaluddin Rumi, also known as Jalal ad-Din al-Rumi, a man of thought and a Sufi known all over the world for his teachings, has been commemorated on the 747th anniversary of his death.

Antetokounmpo appears in safety ad

Published by Kathimerini on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 08:26

NBA basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo has appeared in a commercial in his native Greece, released ahead of Christmas to urge people to observe public safety measures during the pandemic.

"All victories start with defense," the Milwaukee Bucks star said, speaking in Greek in the minute-long spot edited in black and white.

Hyundai Motor moves to buy all stakes at Turkish subsidiary

Published by Hurriyet on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 08:25

South Korean automotive giant Hyundai Motor on Dec. 17 applied to the Turkish competition authority to buy 30 percent stake of Hyundai Assan from Kibar Holding in a bid to become the absolute owner of the Turkish carmaker.

Hyundai Motor, the world's fifth-biggest auto group, currently holds 70 percent stake of Hyundai Assan.

Τα 29′ που χαρίζουν καθαρό μυαλό και καλύτερη συγκέντρωση

Published by Protothema on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 08:18

Αρκεί να κοιμόμαστε λίγη ώρα παραπάνω το βράδυ για να διασφαλίσουμε την αποδοτικότητα της επόμενης ημέρας αλλά και για την αύξηση της προσοχής και της συγκέντρωσης. Το πόση ώρα μας αποκαλύπτει νέα έρευνα

First Vaccines Arrive in Bulgaria by Christmas Eve, Vaccination Starts in February

Published by Novinite on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 08:12

The first vaccinations in Bulgaria can start as early as 27 December, when approval from the European health authorities is expected, Chief Health Inspector Angel Kunchev reported to Nova TV

The start will be set in six hospitals. The lists of those who have expressed readiness to be vaccinated are now ready, and the beginning will be set with 5,000 immunizations.

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