British Reporter

President Yushchenko demands care for the disabled

The FINANCIAL -- According to an UNIAN, on December 3 President Victor Yushchenko headed a meeting “Ukraine without boundaries” dedicated to International Day of Disabled Persons observance and gathering representatives of state authorities and public organizations, according to the President`s press-office.

by The FINANCIAL

December 3, 2007

1 min read

WORLD

U.K., France urge probe into election abuse reports in Russia

The FINANCIAL -- According to RIA Novosti, Britain and France voiced concerns on December 3 about violations during the parliamentary polls in Russia reported by international monitors and urged they should be investigated.

by The FINANCIAL

December 3, 2007

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WORLD

Wrap: Pro-Kremlin party wins landslide victory in polls of December 2

The FINANCIAL -- According to RIA Novosti, preliminary results show that the ruling pro-Kremlin United Russia party has emerged with a massive 64.1% of the vote after elections of December 2 to the lower house of parliament, the election commission said on

by The FINANCIAL

December 3, 2007

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WORLD

Putin says Russia ready to return to CFE if the West ratifies it – 2

The FINANCIAL -- According to RIA Novosti, Russia will resume its participation in the Conventional Forces in Europe (CFE) treaty if the West starts observing its provisions, President Vladimir Putin said December 3.

by The FINANCIAL

December 3, 2007

2 mins read

WORLD

UN Kosovo report not basis for unilateral decision – Albanian PM

The FINANCIAL -- According to RIA Novosti, Albania's premier said that a report on Kosovo due to be presented to the UN secretary general December 10 is not a cause for making unilateral decisions on the province's status, Italy's APCom reported.

by The FINANCIAL

December 3, 2007

1 min read

WORLD

Russia to showcase new-generation subs at maritime exhibition

The FINANCIAL -- According to RIA Novosti, Russia will present its new-generation Amur-1650 class submarine at an international maritime exhibition in Malaysia, Russia's state-controlled arms exporter said on December 3.

by The FINANCIAL

December 3, 2007

1 min read

Georgia

Nino Burdjanadze calls on Georgian media to be objective

The FINANCIAL -- According to Georgian news agency "Pirveli", Nino Burdjanadze, temporary successor of the President calls on Georgian media to be objective.

by The FINANCIAL

December 3, 2007

1 min read

BANKS

Affluent Dynamics New Survey of Banking Sector RevealsValue of Corporate Reputation

The FINANCIAL -- Confidence in the management team is the most significant consideration for sophisticated parties when investing in the banking industry, according to a new survey released today by Affluent Dynamics, an independent research firm.

by The FINANCIAL

December 3, 2007

1 min read

BANKS

Salford refuses its relationship with Patarkatsishvili

The FINANCIAL -- Salford Capital Partners, owner of Salford Georgia officialy refused its relationship with Georgian Oligarch Patarkatsishvili, who is wanted by Georgian intelligence services.

by The FINANCIAL

December 3, 2007

3 mins read

BANKS

Bank Republic Expanding its Branch Network

The FINANCIAL -- Bank Republic, one of the leading commercial banks in Georgia has opened a new outlet in Isani. The Isani branch will be the fifth one since Bank Republic became integrated with Société Générale Group, one of the main European

by The FINANCIAL

December 3, 2007

2 mins read