Ahead of ECB, evidence mounts of weak recovery
Wednesday, 6 November 2013, 12:12
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
A day before the European Central Bank meets to decide whether to cut interest rates, further evidence emerged Wednesday to indicate the economic recovery in Europe is muted. Eurostat, the...
General strike shuts down services across Greece
Wednesday, 6 November 2013, 10:22
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Services across Greece were shutting down Wednesday as unions held a 24-hour general strike to protest further austerity cuts in the cash-strapped country. The strike disrupted public...
OECD: Economic crisis hits trust in governments
Tuesday, 5 November 2013, 14:06
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The financial crisis of the past few years has severely sapped confidence in government around the globe, a think-tank representing the world's wealthiest economies said...
Malta Business Expo officially launched
Tuesday, 5 November 2013, 14:02
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The Malta Business Expo, an innovative, comprehensive and cost-effective guide to conducting business in Malta, was launched on Monday morning at the Chamber of Commerce, Valletta, by Chris Cardona,...
Greece's debt inspectors back amid austerity anger
Tuesday, 5 November 2013, 08:58
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Inspectors from Greece's bailout creditors have restarted talks on spending reforms that the government is resisting, with Greek officials ruling out any further blanket wage and pension cuts, and...
ECB: bank system smaller, more tied to governments
Monday, 4 November 2013, 15:20
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The banking system in the 17-country eurozone has shrunk since the global financial crisis hit more than five years ago, and loans make up a smaller part of the sector's business, the European...
Ryanair shares slump 11 pct on new profits warning
Monday, 4 November 2013, 11:05
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Shares in Ryanair slumped after Europe's top budget airline issued a new, harsher profits warning and pledged to maintain heavy fare discounts to keep aircraft full. Stock in the...
In-flight phones: Others likely to follow FAA lead
Saturday, 2 November 2013, 07:40
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration says it is relaxing restrictions on the use of smartphones and other electronics inside flights by American carriers. Passengers are still barred from making...
Expert review: Cyprus needs deposit guarantees
Thursday, 31 October 2013, 16:04
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
A commission of experts said Thursday that the Cypriot government should offer a guarantee on all bank deposits when it removes limits on money flows in order to maintain confidence in the financial...