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The iliad Group and EIB sign €300 mln loan agreement to finance 4G and 5G network rollouts in France

November 18, 2020

Europe

The FINANCIAL — The iliad Group and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have set up a new €300 million loan to help the Group finance its mobile network rollouts in France, particularly to densify its 4G network and deploy its 5G network. Having helped to finance iliad’s fixed network rollouts for over ten years now, the EIB is once again

Accenture to acquire OpusLine and create a dedicated health practice in France

The FINANCIAL — Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has entered into an agreement to

by The FINANCIAL

October 27, 2020

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ELOÏC PEYRACHE to be the new Interim Dean of HEC Paris for 9 months

The FINANCIAL — An exceptional HEC Paris Board of Directors meeting, chaired

by The FINANCIAL

October 13, 2020

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OECD unemployment rate down to 7.4% in August 2020

The FINANCIAL — The OECD unemployment rate fell by 0.6 percentage point in August,

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October 13, 2020

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Georgia

Germany and France allocate over €250 mln to Georgia

The FINANCIAL — The French Development Agency and the Ministry of Finance of Georgia signed a EUR 58 million loan to finance the reconstruction of water and sanitation utilities in Khashuri. The activities financed under the loan will be supplemented by a EUR

by The FINANCIAL

July 31, 2020

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Georgia

Economy Minister of Georgia met tourism sector

The FINANCIAL — Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Natia Turnava held a meeting with the representatives of the tourism sector and discussed the problems emerged due to the corona virus pandemic as well as the possible solutions. The representatives of the hotels,

by The FINANCIAL

July 14, 2020

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Travel News

European Commission approves €3.4 billion KLM bailout

The FINANCIAL — The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €3.4 billion Dutch aid measure consisting of a State guarantee on loans and a subordinated State loan to KLM. As a result of the imposition of travel restrictions introduced

by The FINANCIAL

July 13, 2020

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Georgia

German Embassy in Georgia welcomes the Georgian govt’s decision to open its borders

The FINANCIAL — Since Georgia’s inclusion on the list of safe countries, and the issuance of the recommendation on the possible reopening of borders to these countries, the Georgian Government has been engaged in active bilateral negotiations with several EU member states. According

by The FINANCIAL

July 9, 2020

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Travel News

Disney is closing its theme parks around the world

The FINANCIAL – Disney is closing its theme parks worldwide over coronavirus fears. The Walt Disney company will pay its cast members during that period. Disney Cruise Line will also suspend new departures. Meanwhile, worker at Disneyland Paris has tested positive for the

by The FINANCIAL

March 13, 2020

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Europe

Tourism in France expected to drop by 30-40%

The FINANCIAL — France welcomes around 2.7 million Chinese tourists to the country each year. The new coronavirus outbreak is depriving France hotels, restaurants and retailers of big-spending Chinese visitors. Also, France confirmed two new cases of coronavirus. As stock markets around

by The FINANCIAL

February 26, 2020

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Georgia

Turkish foreign minister calls for Georgia’s NATO membership

Turkey’s foreign minister called on Thursday for the enlargement of NATO and the addition of Georgia to the organization.“I don’t understand why we have not invited Georgia or we haven’t activated the action plan for Georgia to become a member,” Mevlut Cavusoglu

by The FINANCIAL

January 23, 2020

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Video

Wine Chat With French Ambassador to Georgia

Do you really LOVE wine? Play video to get some useful tips from French Ambassador to Georgia and Teliani valley CEO.

by The FINANCIAL

March 12, 2018

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Business

Belarus determined grain procurement volumes for state needs

The FINANCIAL -- Ministry of Agriculture and Food of Belarus determined the volumes of agricultural products and raw materials for state needs in 2016. The corresponding statement No 42 as of December 10, 2015 was published at the web-site of the Ministry.

by The FINANCIAL

January 6, 2016

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Business

French Consumer Confidence Steady in December

The FINANCIAL -- French consumer confidence was stable in December for the third consecutive month, statistics showed on January 6, belying concerns that the November terror attacks would rattle households in the eurozone's second- largest economy, according to Nasdaq.

by William Horobin

January 6, 2016

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