Economics and Finance Situation Reports

Iran: Workers' Union Wants Higher Salaries

An Iranian workers' union urged Tehran to increase salaries and battle inflation May 1, AFP reported, citing a report from the Iranian Labor News Agency.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - 11:23

EU: May Day Protests Target Austerity

Thousands of demonstrators gathered across Europe on May Day to protest austerity measures, Reuters reported May 1.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - 09:55

Indonesia: Thousands Protest Outside Presidential Palace

Several thousands workers have gathered in front Indonesia's Presidential Palace in Jakarta to commemorate May Day, Antara News reported May 1.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - 08:09

Cyprus: Parliament Approves Bailout

Cyprus' parliament has approved a 10 billion euro ($13 billion) bailout from the European Union and the International Monetary Fund, BBC reported April 30.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 - 11:28

Egypt: Fees On Suez Canal Shipping To Be Raised May 1

Egypt will raise the fees paid by ships passing through the Suez Canal on May 1, a Suez Canal Authority official said, Reuters reported April 30.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 - 09:34

Georgia: Talks Ongoing With Moscow Over Visa Regulations

Georgian authorities are holding talks with Moscow about easing visa regulations for Georgian businessmen, Georgian Agriculture Minister David Kirvalidze said April 22, RIA Novosti reported April 23.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013 - 06:22

China: 6 New Bird Flu Cases Confirmed

China has confirmed six new cases of H7N9 bird flu, including five in Zhejiang and one in Jiangsu, Xinhua reported April 21.
Sunday, April 21, 2013 - 10:46

Tunisia: Loan Agreement Reached

The International Monetary Fund reached an agreement with Tunisia on a two-year, $1.75 billion loan, AFP reported April 20.
Saturday, April 20, 2013 - 08:04

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