Bruno Le Maire called for intensive economic care for the EU
Europe needs a strong package of incentive measures to cope with the impact of the new corona virus. That is what French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire called during a radio interview. According to him, the size of the stimulus package…
Glencore risky business model just got even riskier with Bulat Utemuratov and Dan Gertler affairs
Glencore is not an idyllic mining company. It has violent history and a long line of old-school scandals associated with bribing the Third World leaders. But times are definitely changing and it may backfire badly to one of the most…
US may introduce tax break and other support measures to prevent mass bankruptcies
The United States is looking into the possibility of tax breaks for aviation and tourism companies to help mitigate the negative impact caused by the outbreak of the new corona virus. Sources reported to the White House. In addition to…
How a new factory in Hungary heralded the dismissal drama at Vredestein
The foundation stone for the new Apollo Tires tire factory in Hungary was laid in April 2015. A big party was celebrated, but it was the harbinger of the mass redundancy at Vredestein next year. The largest private employer in Enschede.
Putin and Erdogan in conversation about the Syria crisis: what to expect?
The presidents of Russia and Turkey have always had a complicated relationship. Putin and Erdogan are not exactly friends, but they do have many common interests. The war in Syria is now putting that relationship under extra stress.…
Clash of the old folks seems to begin to be moderately entertaining
Super Tuesday, the most important day of the American Democratic primaries, is over. Although it will only become clear later on how many electors each candidate can add, it can already be concluded that Biden and Sanders have trumped their…
Turkey is shooting Syrian warplanes down
Turkey has brought down two Syrian fighters over the Syrian province of Idlib. A Syrian military airport near Aleppo has also been bombed. That happened after Syria threatened to shoot every foreign aircraft above the northwest of the…
Greece declares an emergency at the borders
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has declared a state of emergency at the borders tonight. Thousands of people are gathering at the border between Turkey and Greece, following the news that Turkey will let migrants through to the…