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15th May, 2013
Eurozone recession extends into sixth quarter
Overall, the euro region's economy contracted 0.2 per cent in the January-March period from the previous three months.
Overall, the euro region's economy contracted 0.2 per cent in the January-March period from the previous three months.
14th May, 2013
Eurozone growth hopes emerge after industrial data
Official figures released Tuesday from Eurostat showed eurozone industrial output rose a monthly one per cent in March.
Official figures released Tuesday from Eurostat showed eurozone industrial output rose a monthly one per cent in March.
2nd May, 2013
Europe seeking end to ‘nightmare’ youth unemployment
“Youth unemployment, that is the real nightmare of my country and the EU,” he said.
“Youth unemployment, that is the real nightmare of my country and the EU,” he said.
20th April, 2013
G20 urges end to banking secrecy
The G20 on Friday urged the global adoption of standards for sharing bank account information in an effort to fight tax evasion and curtail banking secrecy.
The G20 on Friday urged the global adoption of standards for sharing bank account information in an effort to fight tax evasion and curtail banking secrecy.
15th April, 2013
Turkish pianist convicted for blasphemous tweets
A Turkish court convicted pianist Fazil Say of denigrating religion through comments he made on Twitter and handed down a 10-month suspended prison sentence.
A Turkish court convicted pianist Fazil Say of denigrating religion through comments he made on Twitter and handed down a 10-month suspended prison sentence.
8th April, 2013
No EU poll observers for restive Pakistani regions
None of the EU’s 110 observers will be posted in the tribal areas or in Balochistan to keep watch on the election.
None of the EU’s 110 observers will be posted in the tribal areas or in Balochistan to keep watch on the election.
8th April, 2013
Iraq executes seven convicted of terror offences
Iraq has executed seven people convicted of terror-related offences despite widespread calls for the country to declare a moratorium on its use of the death penalty.
Iraq has executed seven people convicted of terror-related offences despite widespread calls for the country to declare a moratorium on its use of the death penalty.
28th March, 2013
Belgian chocolate makers seek protection from copycats
If champagne can belong to France and Parma ham can belong to Italy, why can't Belgian chocolate?
If champagne can belong to France and Parma ham can belong to Italy, why can't Belgian chocolate?
25th March, 2013
Euro rebounds in Asia on Cyprus bailout deal
Final backing for the deal came after 12 hours of talks between Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades and the EU, ECB and IMF.
Final backing for the deal came after 12 hours of talks between Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades and the EU, ECB and IMF.
21st March, 2013
Cyprus shuts banks in scramble to secure bailout
Cyprus ordered banks to stay shut for another five days as ministers scrambled Wednesday to draw up a Plan B aimed at securing a bailout .
Cyprus ordered banks to stay shut for another five days as ministers scrambled Wednesday to draw up a Plan B aimed at securing a bailout .
21st March, 2013
Cyprus shuts banks
Cyprus on Tuesday ordered banks to stay shut for another five days as ministers scrambled to draw up a Plan B aimed at securing a bailout.
Cyprus on Tuesday ordered banks to stay shut for another five days as ministers scrambled to draw up a Plan B aimed at securing a bailout.
20th March, 2013
FO invites foreign observers
The Foreign Office has invited international observers to monitor the general election being held in May, but says they would have to follow the requirements set for such missions.
The Foreign Office has invited international observers to monitor the general election being held in May, but says they would have to follow the requirements set for such missions.
18th March, 2013
Cyprus faces recession for decades after EU deal: economists
Cyprus will plunge into a recession lasting for decades due to the onerous terms of an EU bailout.
Cyprus will plunge into a recession lasting for decades due to the onerous terms of an EU bailout.
14th March, 2013
Pope Francis: the 266th pope in the Catholic Church’s 2,000-year history
Compiled news of the new pope, who is welcomed by world leaders and organisations as he runs his papacy.
Compiled news of the new pope, who is welcomed by world leaders and organisations as he runs his papacy.
11th March, 2013
EU offers observers for upcoming Pakistan elections
The EU has offered to send observers for general election in Pakistan in a bid to ensure a “peaceful, credible” vote that will be “acceptable” to all.
The EU has offered to send observers for general election in Pakistan in a bid to ensure a “peaceful, credible” vote that will be “acceptable” to all.
8th March, 2013
For many Pakistanis, China is ‘the new West’
Many look at China as a more affordable means to receive education, with private schools and universities in Pakistan providing programmes in Mandarin.
Many look at China as a more affordable means to receive education, with private schools and universities in Pakistan providing programmes in Mandarin.
28th February, 2013
EU to resume Pakistan fish imports after six years
The European Union is to resume imports of seafood from Pakistan, officials said, ending a six-year suspension imposed over hygiene fears.
The European Union is to resume imports of seafood from Pakistan, officials said, ending a six-year suspension imposed over hygiene fears.
20th February, 2013
Bulgarian government quits after days of protests
Bulgaria has been shaken over the past 10 days by protests that were first focused on soaring electricity prices but then grew into nationwide demonstrations.
Bulgaria has been shaken over the past 10 days by protests that were first focused on soaring electricity prices but then grew into nationwide demonstrations.
16th February, 2013
G20 Summit: EU states want big business to pay ‘fair share’ of taxes
Some multinational companies use strategies that allow them to pay just five percent in corporate taxes while smaller businesses are paying 30 percent, say reports.
Some multinational companies use strategies that allow them to pay just five percent in corporate taxes while smaller businesses are paying 30 percent, say reports.
10th February, 2013
Raja to take up GSP Plus in UK
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has emphasised the need for sustained efforts to achieve the target set under Pakistan-UK Trade and Investment Roadmap.
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has emphasised the need for sustained efforts to achieve the target set under Pakistan-UK Trade and Investment Roadmap.
