M&S first-quarter sales fall less than expected

British retailer Marks & Spencer reported a smaller-than-expected drop in first-quarter underlying sales on Wednesday and said consumer spending seemed to be stabilising, though it remained cautious on the outlook. The 125-year-old

EU and Turkey agree on opening taxation chapter

Turkey has to implement fully the Additional Protocol to the Association Agreement in a non-discriminatory manner, Czech Foreign Minister Jan Kohout, whose country holds the rotating presidency of the EU, has said.

US Consumer confidence slides in June

U.S. consumer confidence fell in June after two straight months of gains. The Conference Board, an industry group, said on Tuesday its index of consumer attitudes dropped to 49.3 from 54.8 in

Cyprus business delegation to visit Romania

Commerce, Industry and Tourism Minister Antonis Paschalides departs Wednesday for Romania on an official visit, heading a business delegation organised by the Ministry in cooperation with Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry