Temur Tatishvili, Author at British Reporter

Joseph J. Echevarria Elected To Pfizer’s Board Of Directors

The FINANCIAL -- Pfizer Inc. on June 25 announced the election of Joseph J. Echevarria to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Echevarria also was appointed to the Audit, Regulatory and Compliance and Science and Technology Committees of Pfizer’s Board.

by Temur Tatishvili

June 25, 2015

1 min read

WORLD

PACE condemns ‘human rights crackdown’ in Azerbaijan, calls for end to repression of government critics

The FINANCIAL -- PACE has condemned what it called “the crackdown on human rights in Azerbaijan” and called for an end to the “systemic repression” of human rights defenders, the media and those critical of the government, including politically motivated prosecutions.

by Temur Tatishvili

June 25, 2015

1 min read

Georgia

Confirmation of Ian Kelly to be next U.S. Ambassador to Georgia

The FINANCIAL -- On June 25, the U.S. Senate confirmed Ian Kelly as the next U.S. Ambassador to Georgia.

by Temur Tatishvili

June 25, 2015

1 min read

Travel News

Summer accounts for more than half of the tourism activity of EU residents

The FINANCIAL -- A clear seasonal pattern on tourism activity of residents of the European Union (EU) can be observed. The summer season (June-September) accounts for more than half (51.9%) of the total number of tourism nights spent by EU residents during

by Temur Tatishvili

June 25, 2015

2 mins read

Employment

Jobs Seen as Most Positive, Negative Parts of U.S. Economy

The FINANCIAL -- The current job climate presents a classic glass half-full/half-empty situation for Americans. When asked what the most positive aspect of the economy is, more Americans cite the availability of jobs and decline in unemployment than any other attribute. But

by Temur Tatishvili

June 25, 2015

2 mins read

WORLD

Support for Nontraditional Candidates Varies by Religion

The FINANCIAL -- Despite tidal shifts over the past 60 years in Americans' willingness to support a well-qualified black, female, Catholic or Jewish candidate for president to the point that these are now widely accepted, significant segments of Americans still don't endorse

by Temur Tatishvili

June 25, 2015

3 mins read

Europe

Migrant tragedies, one of many fundamental rights challenges that need tackling, finds FRA

The FINANCIAL 0-- Record numbers of migrants died as they tried to cross the Mediterranean to reach Europe in 2014. Member States should therefore consider offering more legal possibilities for people in need of international protection to enter the EU, as viable

by Temur Tatishvili

June 25, 2015

2 mins read

PEOPLE

How many same-sex married couples in the U.S.? Maybe 170,000

The FINANCIAL -- A new research paper suggests that the number of married same-sex couples in the United States in 2013 may have been much lower than the Census Bureau’s initial estimate for that year.

by Temur Tatishvili

June 25, 2015

2 mins read

Business

U.S. Congress Passes Trade Promotion Authority

The FINANCIAL -- The U.S. Senate took the final step on June 24 to approve the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act which will lead to new free trade agreements and help grow exports of U.S. products including California wines which

by Temur Tatishvili

June 25, 2015

1 min read

Markets

Information Disclosure Improvements Made by Shenzhen-listed Companies in 2014

The FINANCIAL -- Shenzhen Stock Exchange has recently completed the 2014 annual evaluation of information disclosure over companies listed on the main board, SME board and ChiNext board. The evaluation gives a good result and shows overall improvements in information disclosure, with

by Temur Tatishvili

June 25, 2015

2 mins read