Mixed expectations on this week’s economic data
Monday, 7 July 2014, 11:46
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The US economic focus this week will include the FOMC minutes from the June meeting, consumer credit, the monthly budget statement and initial jobless claims. On July 9th, investors will review the...
Dollar holds firm as economy shows signs of strength
Monday, 7 July 2014, 08:33
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The US dollar was up more than a one-week high against the euro and a basket of major currencies as Goldman Sachs brought forward its forecasts for an interest rate hike by the US....
Misconceptions helped kill Australian carbon tax
Sunday, 6 July 2014, 09:27
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
In 2007, Australians were ready to do something to combat climate change, even if it was expensive. More than two-thirds of them said so in a poll, and both major political parties vowed to make...
Egypt's government raises fuel prices dramatically
Saturday, 5 July 2014, 07:29
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Egypt's government raised the prices of fuel by up to 78 percent starting Saturday, following on a promise to cut subsidies that eat up nearly a quarter of the state budget, the official news...
Costa Coffee treats Valletta to breakfast
Friday, 4 July 2014, 20:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Costa Coffee treated all of Valletta to a coffee and muffin breakfast this morning, inviting all neighbouring residents, businesses and passers-by to try out selected products on the...
National Cinema Day at the Eden Cinemas
Friday, 4 July 2014, 16:51
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Celebrate National Cinema Day on Saturday 12th July at the Eden Cinemas - a fun packed day for all! Movie lovers are definitely in for a treat with live entertainment and discounted rates on the...
Boat-based survey to study dolphins and turtles around Malta
Friday, 4 July 2014, 16:24
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The Malta Environment and Planning Authority (MEPA) has launched a boat based-survey which focuses directly on the scientific data gathering for the species mentioned above. These scientific surveys,...
ALIVE cyclists send off bikes to Prague for their 1000 km challenge
Friday, 4 July 2014, 15:09
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
More than 40 bikes being used for the Malta Airport - ALIVE 2014 Cycling Challenge for Cancer have been loaded on Express Trailer shipping container to be shipped to Prague in time for the start of...