Economics and Finance Situation Reports

Egypt: Protesters Block Cairo's Main Administrative Building
Protesters blocked the main entrance to the Mugamma, Cairo's main administrative building, in a demonstration against Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi, AFP reported Feb. 24.
Sunday, February 24, 2013 - 11:38
Egypt: Protests Block Rail Lines To Cairo For Second Day
Thousands of brick workers protesting rising industrial oil prices blocked rail lines by removing tracks near Beni Suef, resulting in the cancellation of nearly 20 scheduled trains to Cairo, security officials said, AP reported Feb. 24.
Sunday, February 24, 2013 - 10:37
Bulgaria: Protests Against Energy Costs Intensify
Tens of thousands of people marched in roughly 40 cities across Bulgaria on Feb. 24 to protest high utility bills and new voting rules, Reuters reported.
Sunday, February 24, 2013 - 08:06
Venezuela: Chavez And Cabinet Discuss Economic Policy
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez met with his Cabinet for five hours Feb. 22 at a military hospital in Caracas, Vice President Nicolas Maduro said Feb. 23, Bloomberg reported, citing Venezuelan state television.
Saturday, February 23, 2013 - 06:30
Bulgaria: Prime Minister Offers To Step Down
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov offered to resign Feb. 20 after protests against the government, Bloomberg reported.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 - 02:43
India: Unions Set To Initiate Major Strike
India's 11 registered trade unions will go on a two-day strike beginning overnight Feb. 19 in protest of the ruling party's policies, including price increases and poor implementation of labor laws, the Indian news channel Zee News reported.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013 - 07:38
Bulgaria: Finance Minister Fired
The Bulgarian government fired Finance Minister Simeon Djankov on Feb. 18 amid widespread protests over high electricity bills, Reuters reported.
Monday, February 18, 2013 - 12:51
Ecuador: Correa Wins Re-Election
Sunday, February 17, 2013 - 23:42

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