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ECB's Draghi: Spain is 'on the right track'

Wednesday, 13 February 2013, 07:28 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

    Spain has succeeded in stabilizing a banking system that almost collapsed last year and is well-positioned for better economic times going forward, European Central Bank President...

Official: EU not working on private Cyprus haircut

Tuesday, 12 February 2013, 16:28 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

For a second day in a row, the European Union's top financial official sought Tuesday to quash speculation that private bank depositors in Cyprus might be forced to take losses as part of a...

Euro chief won't rule out private Cyprus losses

Tuesday, 12 February 2013, 09:37 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

The new head of the euro area's finance ministers refused Monday to rule out forcing private depositors in Cypriot banks take losses as part of a bailout of the country.   Cyprus is in...

Farewell dinner on agenda for euro ministers

Monday, 11 February 2013, 16:53 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Finance ministers gathering in Brussels Monday have another important item on their agenda on top of the usual run-down of problems facing the region.   As well as tackling high...

French: Complex trading web in horsemeat scandal

Monday, 11 February 2013, 12:55 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

A maze of trading between meat wholesalers has made it increasingly difficult to trace the origins of food — enabling horsemeat disguised as beef to be sold in frozen meals across Europe....

Report: ECB presses for Cyprus aid deal

Monday, 11 February 2013, 09:35 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

A top European Central Bank official is pressing for an agreement soon on a rescue package for Cyprus — a prospect viewed with little enthusiasm in Germany.   ECB executive board...

Irish unions lead marches to protest austerity

Saturday, 9 February 2013, 19:25 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

    Trade unionists marched in Ireland's capital Saturday to protest the continuing high cost of the country's crippling bank bailout program.   The Irish Congress of...

Boeing warns that 787 deliveries could slip

Saturday, 9 February 2013, 07:47 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

    Boeing acknowledged that it may not be able to deliver its 787 as fast as hoped.   The company said it has told customers expecting the next 787 deliveries that those...

Madrid suburb chosen for Spain's EuroVegas resort

Friday, 8 February 2013, 15:26 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

A multibillion-dollar "EuroVegas" casino resort will be built in the outskirts of Madrid, hopefully bringing much-needed jobs and investment, officials from Spain and Las Vegas Sands casinos...

ECB's Draghi assessing impact of strong euro

Thursday, 7 February 2013, 18:28 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

    European Central Bank president Mario Draghi pledged Thursday to keep a close eye on the economic impact of the rise of the euro, a move that surprised many in the markets and sent...

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