British Reporter

Wissol to open biggest land oil terminal

The FINANCIAL -- A new oil terminal will soon officially open in Samtredia, Western Georgia, says Wissol. The company has recently completed its construction and the terminal will become operational at full capacity in mid February.

by The FINANCIAL

February 4, 2008

1 min read

GeoBanks

TBC Bank – GEL 1 million For Lucky Winner

The FINANCIAL -- TBC Bank has begun a top project. The aim is to provide satisfaction to those customers who open a deposit at TBC Bank from February 16 to December 16, 2008. Those customers will have the monthly chance to win

by The FINANCIAL

February 4, 2008

3 mins read

Insurance

GPI Holding Vienna Insurance Group to Launch Online Sales

The FINANCIAL -- GPI Holding Vienna Insurance Group has launched online sales. One can buy any particular desired insurance product without having to leave the office, even directly from the home. After submitting an order on www.gpih.ge online sales a company representative

by The FINANCIAL

February 4, 2008

3 mins read

INTERVIEW

ICC: “Feeling the need to expand”

The FINANCIAL -- On January 28, 2008, International Chamber of Commerce Georgia elected a new Board of Directors. Kate Tabatadze, The FINANCIAL interviewed Fady Asly, Chairman of ICC Georgia Board of Directors, regarding his personal outlook for the country as an attractive place

by The FINANCIAL

February 4, 2008

8 mins read

Oil & Auto

Stable credit outlook for Australian oil and gas sector in 2008 – Fitch

The FINANCIAL -- Fitch Ratings said the 2008 credit outlook for the Australian oil and gas (OTCBB:AOGC) sector is stable, on the back of strong fundamentals in the upstream sector, partially offset by aggressive capital expenditure on the development of new assets,

by The FINANCIAL

February 4, 2008

1 min read

Business

Zurich Financial Expands In Norway, Denmark

The FINANCIAL -- Zurich Financial Services Group (Zurich) announced on February 4 that it will expand its services for corporate customers in Norway and Denmark through the establishment of two new branches of Zurich Insurance Ireland Limited (ZIIL), the main EU-wide risk carrier specializing

by The FINANCIAL

February 4, 2008

1 min read

WORLD

Kosovo independence bid eyed warily by several EU states

The FINANCIAL -- ATHENS, As the European Union struggles for a unified response to Kosovo's expected declaration of independence, several EU states -- mainly those near the Serb province -- fear the move could destabilise the historically volatile Balkan region.

by The FINANCIAL

February 4, 2008

2 mins read

Pharmacy

European Commission targets Germany over pharmacy rules

The FINANCIAL -- BRUSSELS, The European Commission has initiated infringement proceedings against Germany over its restrictions on the ownership of pharmacies, a spokeswoman said on February 1.

by The FINANCIAL

February 4, 2008

1 min read

WORLD

EU offers prize of gold for choosing two-euro coin design

The FINANCIAL -- BRUSSELS, EU citizens were invited on February 1 to vote for the design of a special two-euro coin to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the launch of the common European currency, with a golden prize to lure entries.

by The FINANCIAL

February 4, 2008

1 min read

Georgia

Estonian PM Visits Georgia

The FINANCIAL -- Tbilisi, Estonian Prime Minister Andrus Ansip is paying an official three-day visit to Georgia, the Georgian PM’s press office reported on February 4.

by The FINANCIAL

February 4, 2008

1 min read