German unemployment change ticked higher in October
Tuesday, 30 October 2012, 10:10
Last update: about 15 years ago
Malta Independent
The German Federal Labour Office announced on Tuesday that the unemployment rate in Germany was unchanged at 6.9% in October as expected from a revised figure of 6.9% (6.8% initially)....
Spain's economy shrinks for 5th quarter in a row
Tuesday, 30 October 2012, 09:49
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Official figures show Spain's economy shrank for the fifth quarter in a row. Spain's National Statistics Institute says Tuesday that the country's economy contracted 0.3...
Japan central bank ups asset buys to aid economy
Tuesday, 30 October 2012, 08:10
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
Japan's central bank expanded a government bond-buying program Tuesday, acting to spur growth following news of a further decline in industrial production. The Bank of Japan's...
Foreign Exchange, New York prices
Monday, 29 October 2012, 20:09
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
Rates for trades of $1 million minimum. Fgn. currency US$...
Spanish PM rules out imminent request for help
Monday, 29 October 2012, 16:46
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
Spain has no immediate need to ask for outside aid to help deal with its debts, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy insisted Monday. Spain, which is in recession for the second time in three...
US consumer spending up in September
Monday, 29 October 2012, 14:15
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Americans increased their spending in September at twice the rate their income rose, a sign of confidence in the economy. The Commerce Department said Monday that consumer spending...
German inflation mostly in line with market sentiment
Monday, 29 October 2012, 14:10
Last update: about 15 years ago
Malta Independent
The Federal office for statistics announced on Monday that German CPI preliminary m/m for October rose to 0.1% from 0.0% previously against expectations for 0.0%. On a yearly basis, the indicator...
Emirates announces companion fare offer to Cyprus
Monday, 29 October 2012, 12:41
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Travel to Cyprus in autumn, winter or spring with Emirates, the Dubai based international airline that flies daily from Malta to Larnaka, Cyprus. Passengers booking a flight to Cyprus between the 1st...
Hurricane Sandy grounds thousands of flights
Monday, 29 October 2012, 11:19
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Hurricane Sandy grounded thousands of flights in the U.S. northeast Monday and upended travel plans across the globe, stranding passengers from Hong Kong to Europe. The massive storm threatens to...
Microsoft sponsors President’s Bike Ride for l-Istrina
Monday, 29 October 2012, 10:30
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Coinciding with the launch of Windows 8 in Malta, Microsoft's Malta office sponsored the President's Bike Ride in aid if l-Istrina 2012 held today, Sunday 28th October. Over 500 cyclists,...