Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Spanish-based easyJet pilots to go on strike for nine days in August
MADRID (Reuters) - A union representing Spanish-based pilots of low-cost airline easyJet said on Friday its members will go on strike for nine days in August to demand better working conditions. The S...
Jul 29, 2022
Spanish prosecutor asks for 8 year jail term for Shakira, El Pais reports
MADRID (Reuters) - A Spanish prosecutor has asked for more than eight years in prison for Colombian superstar Shakira and a fine of more than 23 million euros ($23.51 million) over a 14.5 million euro...
Jul 29, 2022
Taiwan Q2 GDP grows at slowest in two years on China lockdowns, COVID
By Roger Tung TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan's economy grew at its slowest pace in two years in the second quarter and performed slightly worse than expected, hit by supply chain woes and a surge in domesti...
Jul 29, 2022
China to resume visa issuance to Afghans, exempt Afghan imports from tax
By Yew Lun Tian BEIJING (Reuters) - China will resume issuing visas to Afghans from August 1 and allow 98% of Afghan imports to enter tax free, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Friday. Foreign Min...
Jul 29, 2022
Hungary harvests 3.9 million tonnes of wheat, maize and sunflower crop ‘at serious risk’ from drought
BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungary has harvested 3.9 million tonnes of autumn wheat and 1.4 million tonnes of barley as the harvest season ended earlier than usual due to this year's heat and drought, the M...
Jul 29, 2022
German economy stagnates in Q2
BERLIN (Reuters) - The German economy stagnated in the second quarter, data showed on Friday, as the coronavirus pandemic, supply chain problems and the war in Ukraine held back Europe's largest econo...
Jul 29, 2022
Italy’s economy grew faster than expected in Q2, +1.0% q/q, +4.6% y/y -ISTAT
ROME, July 29 (Reuters) - Italy's economy grew 1.0% in the second quarter of the year from the previous three months, preliminary data showed on Friday, a stronger-than-expected reading and despite th...
Jul 29, 2022
Russia: 40 Ukrainian POWs killed by Ukrainian missile strike on Donetsk prison
(Reuters) - Russia's defence ministry said Ukraine struck a prison in separatist-held territory with U.S.-made HIMARS rockets on Friday, killing 40 Ukrainian prisoners of war and leaving 75 wounded, R...
Jul 29, 2022
German unemployment rises in July as Ukrainian refugees look for work
BERLIN (Reuters) - German unemployment rose more than expected in July, Labour Office figures showed on Friday, as Ukrainian refugees looking for work in Germany are being registered by officials. The...
Jul 29, 2022
One shot dead in Guinea protest, opposition group says
By Saliou Samb CONAKRY (Reuters) - At least one person was shot dead and several wounded during violent anti-government protests in Guinea's capital on Thursday, an opposition coalition said. The prot...
Jul 29, 2022
