Heavy weather causes fatalities, travel disruptions in UK and France
Storms caused deaths and disruptions to air, rail and road travel in the United Kingdom and France on the eve
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Month: December 2013
Major stake in Greek gas company DESFA sold to State Oil Company of Azerbaijan
The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) signed an agreement over the weekend to purchase 66 per cent stock in
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Armenia ratifies Russian gas deal despite protests
The Armenian parliament has ratified a controversial natural gas agreement with Russia, despite widespread protests by the opposition. Ruling party
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Global economic outlook is stronger in 2014
The global economy may be entering a new phase as the year draws to a close. New data suggest some
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Greece’s coalition government majority takes fresh hit
Greece’s coalition government survived two crucial votes in parliament on Sunday as it now turns its attention to all-important talks
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Istanbul police use water cannons, tear gas against protesters
Turkish police fired water cannons and tear gas in Istanbul Sunday to disperse thousands of people protesting against the government’s
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Pussy Riot member released early from Russian prison
A member of Russian punk band Pussy Riot has been released from prison. The lawyer for band member Maria Alyokhina
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Peripheral European property markets might offer better investment opportunities
Investors are more cautious about prospects for an improvement in the property sector in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) than
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Behind Putin’s surprise release of Khodorkovsky: Sochi and self-confidence?
Two weeks ago, Russian prosecutors told reporters they were preparing a third case against Mikhail Khodorkovsky, the Russian oil tycoon
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