Temur Tatishvili, Author at British Reporter

PEOPLE

Today’s multiracial babies reflect America’s changing demographics

The FIANNCIAL -- To get a glimpse of how America’s racial demographics are changing, take a look at the differences between mixed-race Americans old and young. The racial background of the largest group of multiracial babies (36%) is black and white, but

by Temur Tatishvili

June 25, 2015

1 min read

Georgia

Clima East project showcases its activities at European Climate Diplomacy Day in Georgia

The FINANCIAL -- The EU-funded Clima East project got an opportunity to showcase its successful climate activities in Georgia as well as the project’s goals, activities and achievements, in the framework of the recent 2nd European Climate Diplomacy Day in Tbilisi.

by Temur Tatishvili

June 24, 2015

1 min read

Ukraine

In January-May, Ukraine decreased flour production

The FINANCIAL -- In January-May period of 2015, Ukrainian flour milling enterprises produced 797 thsd tonnes of flour, a decrease of 15.7% compared with the same period in 2014, declared the State Statistics Service of Ukraine on June 18, according to APK

by Temur Tatishvili

June 24, 2015

1 min read

WORLD

Commission appoints new Secretary-General and reshuffles its senior management

The FINANCIAL -- The European Commission has on June 24 decided to appoint Alexander Italianer as new Secretary-General following Catherine Day's decision to retire from active service as of 1 September 2015.

by Temur Tatishvili

June 24, 2015

1 min read

WORLD

Commission approves support package for gasification plant in Finland

The FINANCIAL -- The European Commission has concluded that Finnish plans to grant around €10 million of public investment to Vaskiluodon Voima Oy, the operator of a gasification plant in Vaasa, are in line with EU State aid rules.

by Temur Tatishvili

June 24, 2015

1 min read

Europe

European Commission and European Investment Fund mobilise €500 million for social and micro-entrepreneurs

The FINANCIAL -- To promote jobs and growth in Europe, social and micro-enterprises will soon have access to over €500 million in finance. This is the result of a new mandate agreement signed on June 24 between the European Commission and the

by Temur Tatishvili

June 24, 2015

1 min read

BANKS

Brazil Central Bank Raises 2015 Inflation Forecast

The FINANCIAL -- Brazil's central bank raised its forecast for inflation in 2015 and cut its view for 2016, though not enough to bring next year's figure into line with its target, according to Nasdaq.

by Temur Tatishvili

June 24, 2015

1 min read

Travel News

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Extends IT Outsourcing Contract with Accenture

The FINANCIAL -- Accenture on June 24 announced it has signed an agreement with Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., one of the world’s largest hotel and leisure companies, to continue providing a range of information technology (IT) outsourcing services. The original

by Temur Tatishvili

June 24, 2015

1 min read

Business

U.S. First-Quarter GDP Revised to 0.2% Contraction

The FINANCIAL -- The economic slowdown early this year was less severe than previously estimated, putting the U.S. on a trajectory for stronger growth later in 2015, according to Nasdaq.

by Temur Tatishvili

June 24, 2015

3 mins read

Travel News

Auckland Airport ushers in a new era of duty free shopping

The FINANCIAL -- New Zealand’s new duty free shopping experience starts from 29 June 2015, with the arrival of Auckland Airport’s two new international duty free retailers, Aer Rianta International and LS Travel Retail Pacific.

by Temur Tatishvili

June 24, 2015

1 min read