The number of building permits authorised by the municipal authorities and the district administration offices during November 2009 fell by 8.6% over the same month of 2008 to 771, according to the
Greece will see more tourists this year but revenues from this major sector of its ailing economy will continue to fall, a tourism research body said on Monday. About one in five
The United Nations recognise the Republic of Cyprus, UN Secretary General's Special Adviser on Cyprus Alexander Downer stressed here today. He also pointed out that the venue of a meeting, earlier today
President Barack Obama on Monday projected the U.S. budget deficit would soar to a fresh record in 2010, challenging his push for fiscal responsibility while driving to defeat double-digit unemployment. Dubbed an
Manufacturing activity continued to power ahead around the globe in January as economies pull out of deep recessions but a widening divergence in the euro zone will worry policymakers, data showed on
Britain's top share index was flat at midday on Monday as gains in financial stocks and utilities was countered by falls in commodity issues, weighed down by fresh fears China could tighten
Stock index futures rose on Monday after closing their worst month in nearly a year and as investors digested President Barack Obama's budget plans and awaited earnings from Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM.N).
World shares sank to a three-month low on Monday as concerns about Greece's debts and a reminder of the challenges China faces to curb inflation stung risk demand, helping push the dollar
European equities fell in morning trading on Monday, as weaker oil stocks on concerns over Chinese demand for energy overshadowed rebounds in banking and mining shares. By 0945 GMT, the pan-European FTSEurofirst
Britain's top share index was flat in early trade on Monday as commodities came under pressure again on heightened concerns China would further tighten monetary policy, outpacing gains in utilities. By 0911
