archive 07·10·2009

cinema

• Romania International Film Festival

  The first Romania International Film Festival was held partly to help renovate some of Romania’s… 07/10/09 18:09 CET

corporate

• Santander’s Brazil unit in record IPO

  Banco Santander’s Brazilian unit has raised the equivalent of 5.46 billion euros in what is a… 07/10/09 19:46 CET

• Going green in Tokyo

  Japanese carmakers Honda and Toyota have unveiled the eco-friendly concept cars they will put on… 07/10/09 19:45 CET

• Aer Lingus cuts jobs and wages

  Aer Lingus is to cut nearly 700 jobs and reduce salaries for higher paid staff. Trying to… 07/10/09 19:42 CET

economy

• Euro zone GDP revised down

  The euro zone economy shrank more than previously thought in the second quarter of this year… 07/10/09 19:45 CET

• Gold still glittering

  Gold prices continue to rise, hitting record highs on the spot and futures markets at one stage… 07/10/09 19:42 CET

europa

• Lisbon goes virtual; will Klaus face ‘reality’?

  Jan Fisher’s airplane had a breakdown, says the Czech Prime Minister’s office says, but that has… 07/10/09 19:53 CET

futuris

• Exploring cold water corals

  Deep underwater lie mysterious worlds that scientists are only now beginning to explore… 07/10/09 19:13 CET

greentech

• New propulsion technology for cleaner maritime transport.

  The “24 Super Indios” is Italy’s first electric speed boat showcased at the 49th International Boat… 07/10/09 19:13 CET

hi-tech

• Electric cars a step closer

  In California, an electric vehicle manufacturer and a solar panel installation company have teamed… 07/10/09 18:09 CET

interview

• Interview: Moldovan prime minister Vlad Filat

  Vlad Filat is Moldova’s new prime minister. The pro-western leader took charge last month after the… 07/10/09 18:09 CET

le mag

• Ceramics galleries re-open at V&A

  The V&A in London has recently re-opened one section of its ceramics galleries. On display are… 07/10/09 18:09 CET

markets

• Markets: 7th October

  Europeans shares finished slightly lower after two straight days of gains, but they had been in… 07/10/09 19:45 CET

world news

• Conservatives fail to quash Italy press freedom debate in EP

  The European conservatives have failed to cancel a debate organised by the liberals in the European… 07/10/09 19:53 CET

• US ponders Afghan strategy

  The bodies of US soldiers killed in Afghanistan last weekend have arrived back home. If a recent… 07/10/09 19:53 CET

• Politkovskaya remembered, three years on

  Exactly three years after the murder of Anna Politkovskaya, people continue to pay tribute to one… 07/10/09 19:53 CET

• Politkovskaya’s family demand answers, 3 years on

  As the third anniversary of her murder was marked, the family of Kremlin critic Anna Politkovskaya… 07/10/09 19:20 CET

• Polish ministers step down over scandal 

  A corruption scandal sweeping through the Polish government has claimed another two top figures.  … 07/10/09 19:19 CET

• Embattled Abbas set to backtrack on Gaza report

  Palestinians are livid and Mahmoud Abbas is the object of their anger. Hence reports that he has… 07/10/09 19:18 CET

• No end in sight after eight years of Afghan war

  It has been exactly eight years since foreign troops began their mission in Afghanistan… 07/10/09 19:17 CET

• Pakistan urges long-term commitment from US

  The United States has been urged to reassure the people of Pakistan and neighbouring countries that… 07/10/09 19:16 CET

• Berlusconi no longer above the law

  Italy’s top court has ruled that a law giving Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi immunity from… 07/10/09 19:03 CET

• Romanians rally against public sector pay cuts

  Tens of thousands of angry Romanians have taken a protest against cutbacks to their government’s… 07/10/09 17:03 CET

• Pressure grows on Obama over Afghanistan

  As the US death toll in Afghanistan rises President Obama is coming under pressure over which… 07/10/09 13:18 CET

• Berlusconi waits on immunity ruling

  Judges in Italy ruling on whether prime minister Silvio Berlusconi should have legal immunity have… 07/10/09 13:18 CET

• Down to business as Greek government sworn in

  Greece’s new socialist government has been sworn-in in a solemn ceremony in Athens. Prime… 07/10/09 13:18 CET

• Protestors target banks in Istanbul

  There have been more clashes police and protesters in Istanbul, where global financial leaders have… 07/10/09 13:18 CET

• Japan braced for strong typhoon

  Japan is bracing itself for what could be its most powerful storm for more than ten years… 07/10/09 13:18 CET

• Papendreou’s government takes shape

  Greece’s new Prime Minister Georges Papandreou has wasted no time naming his economy and finance… 07/10/09 07:17 CET

• Record dinosaur footprints found in France

  The biggest dinosaur footprints ever found have been discovered in France. Two amateur enthusiasts… 07/10/09 07:16 CET

• 16 hurt in Russian army beatings

  New reports have surfaced about the brutal conditions endured by young soldiers in the Russian… 07/10/09 07:15 CET

• Expenses scandal hits Irish Speaker

  The speaker of Ireland’s parliament John O’Donoghue is to resign over an expenses scandal. Since… 07/10/09 07:14 CET

• Border wars: France attacks ‘racist’ Swiss ad

  Opponents of a plan to ease travel between France and Switzerland face legal action for racism. The… 07/10/09 02:03 CET

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