Saudi billionaire prince Alwaleed bin Talal will move his Rotana entertainment company and a new Arabic television channel to Bahrain, a move that reflects Saudi efforts to back Bahrain's government after its
Outbound tourism fell in November whereas inbound tourism continued to record a healthy increase, according to the Passengers Survey. In November 69,768 residents of Cyprus returned from a trip abroad, which was
**Registered unemployment also up** The unemployment rate climbed to a record 7.6% in the third quarter of 2011 from 5.8% in the same quarter of 2010, according to the latest Labour Force
Cyprus’ economic sentiment decreased in December 2011, mainly due to the deterioration of the business and consumers’ climate. The business climate in Cyprus deteriorated in December 2011 since the Economic Sentiment Indicator
China launched a super-rapid test train over the weekend which is capable of travelling 500 kilometers per hour, state media said on Monday, as the country moves ahead with its railway ambitions
A large group of U.S. doctors on Monday gave the green light for pediatricians to offer vaccines to close family members of babies who are too young to get shots themselves. The
From floods that crippled countries, to mega cyclones, huge blizzards, killer tornadoes to famine-inducing droughts, 2011 has been another record-breaker for bad weather. While it is too early to predict what 2012
Europe faces another year of dismal economic performance in 2012 that will weigh on global growth, but emerging markets and the United States should at least keep the world economy moving in
Asian shares eased on Tuesday as investors squared positions in thin volume before U.S. markets reopen after a long weekend and investors see fresh data that could offer clues about prospects for
Greece's fourth-largest lender Piraeus Bank decided on Friday to raise 400 million euros in fresh capital and hired Barclays Capital to arrange the sale of its Egyptian unit, as it scrambles for
