A little bit of Malta in the heart of London
Monday, 11 November 2013, 11:30
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
It is a haven for many Maltese people seeking comfortable, value for money and a central location for their stay in London. The Fairway Hotel, just opposite King’s Cross St Pancras...
Greek government survives no confidence motion
Monday, 11 November 2013, 06:47
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Greece's coalition government survived a no-confidence motion tabled by the main opposition party early Monday, and the prime minister ended three days of debate by saying the debt-ridden country...
Bank of Valletta: prudent despite record profits
Sunday, 10 November 2013, 09:02
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The Bank of Valletta Group announced pre-tax profit for the financial year ended on 30 September 2013 (FY 2013) of €115.8 million. This represents a five per cent increase over the €110.7...
US businesses boost hiring despite the shutdown
Saturday, 9 November 2013, 07:56
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The U.S. economy may be sturdier than many had assumed. Employers added a surprisingly strong 204,000 jobs in October despite the 16-day government shutdown, the Labor Department said...
ECB pushes for new bank agency to start next year
Friday, 8 November 2013, 13:38
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The European Central Bank is pushing for the quick setup of an agency that can restructure failing banks, saying the new entity can be set up under the existing European Union treaty. Its...
ECB rate cut helps, won't transform economy
Friday, 8 November 2013, 08:04
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The European Central Bank sent a message Thursday with a surprise cut in its benchmark interest rate: It's prepared to do more to fortify the euro alliance's economy. The question...
US economic growth likely slowed in third quarter
Thursday, 7 November 2013, 13:43
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
U.S. economic growth is likely languishing in the second half of 2013, held back by federal policies and a slowdown in hiring that has kept consumers from stepping up spending. Economists...
BOV, HSBC and I.T. equities push index higher
Thursday, 7 November 2013, 10:26
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The Malta Stock Exchange (MSE) Index fully reversed last month’s negative return as it increased by 1.1 per cent throughout October, to close the month at 3,455.951 points. Twenty equities were...
ECB likely to leave rates despite weak recovery
Thursday, 7 November 2013, 07:10
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
An uncertain economic recovery has fueled discussion that the European Central Bank might take more steps to boost growth — such as cut its benchmark interest rate or make more cheap loans to...
Copy of Napoleon's will sold for $483,000
Wednesday, 6 November 2013, 17:58
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The only known copy of the will of French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte has sold at auction for 357,000 euros $483,000 — more than twice the expected price. The French buyer said...