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2008-07-17:
Name Date
French foreign minister hopes Serbia will join EU despite difficulties. French foreign minister hopes Serbia will join EU despite difficulties. 2008-07-17
said he wanted Serbia to join the ##-member bloc, as he always believed that "Serbian people#;s interest, culture, psychological
Serbia adjourns parliamentary debates on Kosovo, SAA, energy deal with Russia. Serbia adjourns parliamentary debates on Kosovo, SAA, energy deal with Russia. 2008-07-17
Serbian parliament postponed a debate on three key issues, including new resolution on Kosovo, ratification of the pre-membership
Energoprojekt inks new deal in Nigeria. Energoprojekt inks new deal in Nigeria. 2008-07-17
Construction-to-engineering firm Energoprojekt holding has inked a EUR #.#mn worth deal in Nigeria , the company said
Finance and Credit bank posts net profit of UAH 85.9mn in H1/08. Finance and Credit bank posts net profit of UAH 85.9mn in H1/08. 2008-07-17
profit of UAH ##.#mn in H#/##. At this, as of July # net assets of the bank amounted to
Raiffeisen Bank Aval to attract USD 100mn syndicated loan. Raiffeisen Bank Aval to attract USD 100mn syndicated loan. 2008-07-17
attract USD ###mn syndicated loan. Raifeisen Bank Aval, BayerischeLandesbank, HSBCBank, Standard Bank, and BankofTokyoMitsubishiUFJ act as organizers of the loan.
Official unemployment rate down 0.1pps to 1.9% in June. Official unemployment rate down 0.1pps to 1.9% in June. 2008-07-17
according to State Statistics Committee. As of July #, a total of #.###mn of
Antitrust board launches probe against fuel distributors. Antitrust board launches probe against fuel distributors. 2008-07-17
The anti-trust board launched a price-fixing probe against the five largest fuel distributors, according
Lebanese businessman confirms interest in local lender Tekstilbank. Lebanese businessman confirms interest in local lender Tekstilbank. 2008-07-17
he was in talks with JP Morgan, mandated by Tekstilbank, regarding the acquisition and expected a positive outcome from the negotiations.
Is Private Equity divests its 33% stake in retailer Step for USD 6.75mn. Is Private Equity divests its 33% stake in retailer Step for USD 6.75mn. 2008-07-17
#% stake in carpet and home accessories retailer Step Halicilik ve Magazacilik to Swicorp for a total consideration of USD #.##mn.
Insurer Demir Hayat in talks with foreigners for strategic partnership. Insurer Demir Hayat in talks with foreigners for strategic partnership. 2008-07-17
Ersoy, said the company was in talks with #-# foreign companies for setting up a strategic partnership.
Slovenian company Gorenje explores investment opportunities in Turkey. Slovenian company Gorenje explores investment opportunities in Turkey. 2008-07-17
news agency Anadolu reported. Gorenje entered the Turkish market about a year ago and started selling white goods products in July ####.
Cement firm Cimsa establishes company in Russia. Cement firm Cimsa establishes company in Russia. 2008-07-17
it completed the establishment of a company in Russia . The new...Rus CTK, was founded with a capital of EUR #.#mn...was specifically established to build a production facility at Russia #;s
Rapporteur presents recommendations on AKP case to top judges. Rapporteur presents recommendations on AKP case to top judges. 2008-07-17
constitutional court judges yesterday (Jul ##) received the recommendations of a court-appointed rapporteur on the AKP closure case. The report
Antitrust board launches probe against fuel distributors. Antitrust board launches probe against fuel distributors. 2008-07-17
The anti-trust board launched a price-fixing probe against the five largest fuel distributors, according
Insurer Demir Hayat in talks with foreigners for strategic partnership. Insurer Demir Hayat in talks with foreigners for strategic partnership. 2008-07-17
Ersoy, said the company was in talks with #-# foreign companies for setting up a strategic partnership.
Consumer confidence index falls 0.5% m/m in June. Consumer confidence index falls 0.5% m/m in June. 2008-07-17
declined to an all-time low of ##, according to a survey carried out jointly by the statistics institute and the
Monetary policy committee to review interest rates today. Monetary policy committee to review interest rates today. 2008-07-17
meet today (Jul ##) to discuss whether to raise key policy rates. The market expects a rate hike of ##bps.
Vietnam estimated to have attracted foreign direct investment worth USD 40bn in H1. Vietnam estimated to have attracted foreign direct investment worth USD 40bn in H1. 2008-07-17
foreign direct investment (FDI) worth a record USD ##.#bn, a y/y increase of ##%.
Exposure of S Korean banks and insurance companies to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac amount to USD 550mn. Exposure of S Korean banks and insurance companies to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac amount to USD 550mn. 2008-07-17
and insurance companies held USD ###mn in securities linked to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as of Jan ##.
Hyundai Research Institute urges S Korea's government not to intervene in currency market. Hyundai Research Institute urges S Korea 2008-07-17
Hyundai Research Institute stated in a recent report that since S...Korea was likely to become a net debtor nation this year
Singapore's non-oil domestic exports expected to increase 3.5% m/m in June. Singapore 2008-07-17
According to the Business Times , a recent survey by Reuters shows...exports to have increased by a seasonally adjusted #.#% m
Indonesia's 2008 new car sales could rise to record level. Indonesia 2008-07-17
##%y/y to ###,### units in H#, touching a record figure of ##,### units in June.
Intellinews - Slovakia Today Intellinews - Slovakia Today 2008-07-17
PM Fico, president Gasparovic enjoy strong popularity growth in July. PM Fico, president Gasparovic enjoy strong popularity growth in July. 2008-07-17
Public support for PM Robert Fico soared in July as its rating climbed by #.#pps m/m to ##
Mobile, broadband internet penetration rates rise in 2007. Mobile, broadband internet penetration rates rise in 2007. 2008-07-17
broadband internet was on the rise since ####, according to a report of the transport ministry. Measured by number of mobile
Cabinet approves preparations for motorway construction in 2010. Cabinet approves preparations for motorway construction in 2010. 2008-07-17
its session the launch of preparations for the construction of a dual carriageway, PM Robert Fico announced. The R# road would
SLSP bank to issue EUR 46mn mortgage bonds next week. SLSP bank to issue EUR 46mn mortgage bonds next week. 2008-07-17
Slovenska Sporitelna (SLSP) will float SKK #.##bn (EUR ##mn) of mortgage-backed bonds on Jul ##, the bank announced. Proceeds from the issue would be used to finance the bank#;s mortgage business.
United Company RUSAL raises aluminium output by 7.8% y/y in H1/08. United Company RUSAL raises aluminium output by 7.8% y/y in H1/08. 2008-07-17
metric tons in Jan-June ####, the company announced in a press release. At the same time, the production of bauxites
Fitch upgrades NOMOS Bank. Fitch upgrades NOMOS Bank. 2008-07-17
outlook from Stable to Positive, as well as raising bank#;s national long...national long-term rating from A-(rus) to A (rus).
VTB Bank's IFRS net profit down by 48% y/y to USD 121mn in Q1/08. VTB Bank 2008-07-17
As announced by major state owned...in profits was attributed to a USD ###mn loss on bank
Brokerage houses Broker and Transilvania Capital merge. Brokerage houses Broker and Transilvania Capital merge. 2008-07-17
Capital brokerage house is completed as agreed by the shareholders#; meeting
Government approves second budget amendment. Government approves second budget amendment. 2008-07-17
The government approved on Jul ## a new budget amendment, which maintains the deficit at #.#
Cabinet proposes compromise solution on minimum wage increase. Cabinet proposes compromise solution on minimum wage increase. 2008-07-17
The cabinet proposed during a meeting with trade union to...## instead of Jul ##, as unions have demanded.
Intellinews - Poland Today Intellinews - Poland Today 2008-07-17
Telecom TP SA may purchase its shares from treasury within buy-back scheme.