British Reporter

Abkhazia set to ask Russia to recognize its independence

The FINANCIAL -- According to RIA Novosti, Abkhazia intends to ask Russia to recognize its sovereignty, the president of the de facto independent Georgian republic said on February 18.

by The FINANCIAL

February 18, 2008

1 min read

WORLD

Russia, Turkey set to diversify cooperation

The FINANCIAL -- Russia and Turkey, whose bilateral trade has already reached $22-25 billion, are seeking to establish a comprehensive partnership, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told Turkish media on February 18.

by The FINANCIAL

February 18, 2008

1 min read

Travel News

IATA joins forces with Solar Impulse

The FINANCIAL -- Singapore. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has become an Institutional Partner of Solar Impulse – the solar airplane that will fly around the world with no fuel and zero emissions.

by The FINANCIAL

February 18, 2008

1 min read

Travel News

The Race for Industry Leadership Opportunities and Challenges for Asia

The FINANCIAL -- Singapore - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) representing 94% of scheduled international air traffic, called on Asia to join in the race for industry leadership.

by The FINANCIAL

February 18, 2008

3 mins read

Ukraine

MTV Ukraine Joins The Family With Pro-Bel

The FINANCIAL -- MTV Ukraine, the recently launched regional licensee of the MTV brand based in Kiev, has made a significant investment in technology from Pro-Bel to create a powerful and reliable international production and delivery workflow, Pro-Bel Group reports.

by The FINANCIAL

February 18, 2008

1 min read

Oil & Auto

Lorena Ochoa plays her way to the world’s top with Audi

Ingolstadt – For Lorena Ochoa, 2007 was absolutely a dream year: With eight triumphs, the Mexican golfer clinched the year’s largest number of victories, reaped various awards and played her way to the top of all LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association) tables.

by The FINANCIAL

February 18, 2008

2 mins read

Special Reports

BTI Ranking: Georgia Behind the Ukraine

The FINANCIAL -- “During the period under review, Georgia has continued its accelerated path toward strengthening weak and corrupt state structures. It has achieved impressive results in terms of fighting corruption, enhancing the efficiency of administrative structures and stimulating economic growth by

by The FINANCIAL

February 18, 2008

35 mins read

Ukraine

Ukraine to increase grain yield to 50 mln tonnes in next 1-2 years

The FINANCIAL -- According to the President of Ukraine Victor Yuschenko, in next 1-2 years Ukraine intends to increase grain yield to 50 mln tonnes, due to the new politics in agrarian sector.

by The FINANCIAL

February 18, 2008

1 min read

Georgia

Burjanadze Comments on Kosovo

The FINANCIAL -- According to online magazine Civil Georgia, Kosovo can not serve as a model for Abkhazia and South Ossetia and turning it into a precedent is not in the interests of Russia itself, Nino Burjanadze, the Parliamentary Chairperson, said on

by The FINANCIAL

February 18, 2008

1 min read

Politics

Burjanadze Comments on Kosovo

The FINANCIAL -- According to online magazine Civil Georgia, Kosovo can not serve as a model for Abkhazia and South Ossetia and turning it into a precedent is not in the interests of Russia itself, Nino Burjanadze, the Parliamentary Chairperson, said on

by The FINANCIAL

February 18, 2008

1 min read