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Hans Zimmer to Perform in Sofia on May 16
German composer Hans Zimmer is coming to Sofia on May 16 for what the organizers from Sofia Music Enterprises have described as a "half-rock, half-classical" concert.
Zimmer is bringing a symphony orchestra, a rock band an a choir for the show that is to take place at the Arena Armeec hall in Sofia.
Saxo Bank’s economist writes about an upcoming crisis
Christopher Dembik, Economist of Saxo Bank, claims that a new crisis is coming and explains it in four points:
• Shortening economic cycle means more frequent crises
• ‘Great Divergence’ model saw China assuming the US’ leadership role
• We have likely reached the limits of adjusting monetary policy
• States have compromised a return to growth due to debt
Women are still paid less than men, EU says
On the occasion of European Equal Pay Day 2015, the European Commission draws attention to the gender pay gap, and its underlying causes.
The gender pay gap reflects ongoing discrimination and inequalities in the labour market which, in practice, mainly affect women. Its causes are complex and interrelated.
10 factors explaining how the AKP made a comeback in Turkey's Nov 1 election
The Justice and Development Party (AKP) scored an unexpected success in the Nov. 1, making a strong comeback after losing nine percentage points in the June 7 general election. In what came as a surprising victory even to its own deputies, the AKP managed to mobilize voters both inside Turkey and abroad.
Merkel warns of war if Germany closes its borders
German chancellor Angela Merkel speaking to supporters of her conservative Christian Democrats (CDU) in Darmstadt on Monday she defended the deal on transit zone and said that if Germany closed its border it could result in military conflicts adding that Social Democrats (SPD) need to support the transit zones.
Death toll from bootleg alcohol crisis in Istanbul rises to 20
The death toll in the bootleg alcohol consumption crisis in Istanbul has risen to 20, while a total of 91 people have applied to hospitals for treatment.
According to samples obtained during treatment, the cause of death was alcohol poisoning.
Nine people are still under treatment in the intensive care unit, while another 12 have been transferred to hospitals.
Migrant crisis spurs child statelessness, UN warns
A stateless child is born every 10 minutes, the United Nations said Nov 3, warning that the problem has intensified as the conflict in Syria has sparked a global migrant and refugee crisis.
A new report by the UN refugee agency highlights the long-term consequences of statelessness for children such as being deprived of medical care, education and future access to employment.