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Why this refugee crisis is different

April 27, 2022

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British Reporter — More than 11 million people have fled their homes in Ukraine since the war began. Five million of them looked for safety and shelter in the EU. Political scientist Polly Pallister-Wilkins discusses fundamental differences we witness in this crisis. ‘To the Ukrainian refugees we see a completely different response that relates to the EU visa regime. There

Negative impact of social media affects girls and boys at different ages

British Reporter — Girls may experience a negative link at 11-13, boys

by British Reporter

March 30, 2022

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Road traffic isn’t just bad for the air – it’s potentially a major source of water pollution

Heavy traffic is often associated with air pollution but a new study

by British Reporter

March 16, 2022

2 mins read

Russia’s punishment is a global event

Expert expects dramatic ripple effects as sanctions, corporate measures take hold. The Russia-Ukraine

by British Reporter

March 12, 2022

2 mins read

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U.S MicrosoftING closes exclusive agreement with Piraeus Bank

The FINANCIAL -- ING Group announces that it has reached final agreement with Piraeus Bank on a 10-year exclusive distribution partnership in Greece covering life, employee benefits, pension insurances and retail banking products.

by The FINANCIAL

October 1, 2007

1 min read

Georgia

Donut Stop sells American style donuts in Tbilisi

The FINANCIAL -- Many readers might remember dear Frank Grienke, successful self-made American businessman and philanthropist who has had a long love affair with Georgia. In the late 90's Frank, who always had a nose for business wondered "why are there not

by The FINANCIAL

October 1, 2007

4 mins read

Georgia

The most attractive country for investment-making

The FINANCIAL -- Imposing a visa regime on Georgia initially had a very negative effect on the welfare of many Georgian citizens, this was the time when Georgian and Russian interests demarcated. Even the feeling of kinship, such a natural thing for

by The FINANCIAL

October 1, 2007

6 mins read

Georgia

The 2nd International Author’s Film Festival

The FINANCIAL -- A handsome man with a smiling face enters the hotel hall, greets me with a bow of the head and we take our seats in armchairs. He is Krzystof Zanussi, one of the most famous film directors of the world

by The FINANCIAL

September 17, 2007

6 mins read

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Puma is coming

The FINANCIAL -- According to Puma’s financial report their global sales reached EUR 1.4 billion in the first half of 2007 and brand sales, which includes consolidate sales and license sales, has reached EUR 612.9 million so far in the second half.

by The FINANCIAL

September 17, 2007

2 mins read

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EC allocates €3 M of humanitarian assistance for victims

The FINANCIAL -- Following a severe drought in Moldova, especially districts in the South, the European Commission has allocated €3 million in humanitarian aid for the country's most vulnerable farmers and rural people as a short-term measure. The funds will cover the

by The FINANCIAL

September 17, 2007

1 min read

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First Fundamentals-Based ETFS Launch on London Stock Exchange

The FINANCIAL -- Spa ETF Plc (Spa) last week became the second provider to join the UK’s expanding Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) market this month, issuing the first ETFs on the London Stock Exchange to track quantitatively-driven indices. Spa’s three ETFs join

by The FINANCIAL

September 17, 2007

1 min read

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Electronic trades surge 141 per cent during August

The FINANCIAL -- A combination of market volatility, the introduction of TradElect and recent enhancements to the volume discount scheme contributed to a surge in trading volumes on SETS, the London Stock Exchange’s electronic order book, during August.

by The FINANCIAL

September 17, 2007

1 min read

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Global Compact Launches New Visual Identity

The FINANCIAL -- Following the first comprehensive review of its branding, the United Nations Global Compact today launched a new visual identity, including a new Global Compact logo. The design was developed after extensive consultations with Global Compact participants and local networks.

by The FINANCIAL

September 17, 2007

1 min read

Georgia

Georgia soon to join European Internet network

The FINANCIAL -- A leading internet provider Caucasus Online is launching a century project for the development of the Georgian internet network. The project is to be finished in 2008. It will enable Georgia to join the European internet. More importantly, Georgia

by The FINANCIAL

September 17, 2007

3 mins read