Iris Barker
World & Politics
A New Series of Arrests in FIFA
Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has confirmed that arrests of the organization’s officials in Zurich are carried out at the request of the US Justice Department, reports Reuters. The…
Published on December 3, 2015
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Janet Yellen Brought Down Emerging Markets
Stocks and currencies in emerging markets are falling for the second day against the backdrop of the fact that the statements of the US Federal Reserve’s head Janet Yellen reinforced…
Published on December 3, 2015
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Russia Accuses Erdogan of Assistance to Terrorists
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his family are involved in illegal shipments of oil from Syrian fields captured by IS militants, said Deputy Defense Minister of Russia Anatoly Antonov.
Published on December 2, 2015
By Iris Barker
Economics
Mexico to Get Rid of Oil Dependence
The collapse in oil prices has hit Mexico budget’s hard. Proceeds from the oil sales fell by almost 40% since the beginning of the year, said the country’s Ministry of…
Published on December 1, 2015
By Iris Barker
Science & Technology
A Drug to Remedy Ageing
Scientists from the Buck Institute for Research on Ageing in California came to the conclusion that metformin, which is now used to treat diabetes, can extend average life of a…
Published on December 1, 2015
By Iris Barker
Economics
British Spending on Online Shopping Increased by 36% on the “Black Friday”
In Britain, spending on online shopping increased by 36% and amounted to £ 1,1 billion ($ 1.7 billion) on the "Black Friday," November 27, compared to the last year sale.…
Published on November 30, 2015
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
The EU Bought Off a Solution for the Migration Crisis
On Sunday, the European Union has reached an agreement with the Turkish government on the issue of reducing the migrants flow to Europe. In exchange, the EU will allocate funds…
Published on November 30, 2015
By Iris Barker
Economics
LG to Invest $ 9 Billion in OLED-Displays
The Korean manufacturer of consumer electronics LG plans to invest 10 trillion won ($ 8.7 billion) in building a new plant for OLED-displays production. This may be caused by a…
Published on November 27, 2015
By Iris Barker
Economics
Europe to Use “Sniffers” for Monitoring Ships Emissions
Europe wants to use special ‘sniffers’ UAVs to fight shipping companies violating environmental regulations. The idea was put forward by a European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) and the European Space…
Published on November 26, 2015
By Iris Barker
Economics
Will Euro Be Equal to Dollar?
During few weeks on expectations of rate manipulation by Fed and ECB, euro fell against the dollar so much that experts are already talking about a possible currency parities. A…
Published on November 25, 2015
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Alibaba Browser Upstages Apple’s Safari
According to StatCounter, a browser made by UCWeb company, subsidiary of the Chinese giant Alibaba Group, came in second place in the world for installation on mobile phones. Thus, the…
Published on November 25, 2015
By Iris Barker
Economics
Why Rich Chinese People Buy Out Art Objects
One hundred years ago, Amedeo Modigliani painted a portrait of his English mistress, stretched on a red velvet scarf, bare, with rounded hips and half-closed eyes. The artist tried to…
Published on November 24, 2015
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Panasonic to Invest in “High-Tech Vegetables”
Japanese Panasonic Corporation continues to develop one of the most unusual areas of its business. Since last week, "high-tech" salad and vegetables are available in supermarkets, restaurants and resorts in…
Published on November 24, 2015
By Iris Barker
Economics
“IPO King” Arrested in China
Arrests and investigations in the Chinese financial sector, began after the summer stock market crash, has intensified in recent years. They are creating an atmosphere of fear among financial companies…
Published on November 20, 2015
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
The United States Allowed Eating Genetically Modified Salmon
US regulators allowed production and consumption of genetically modified salmon, said Department of Health and Human Services of US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Published on November 20, 2015
By Iris Barker
Economics
Rice Countries: Why Consumers Pay So Much?
Almost 16% of the 250 million Indonesians live on $ 1.90 a day or less. 6% of 15 million people in Cambodia has to limit themselves with about the same…
Published on November 19, 2015
By Iris Barker
Economics
Paris and the World Economy
The most important thing is certainly people, who became victims of inhuman cruelty. The terrorist attacks, that took place in Paris, stirred up the whole world, which started from a…
Published on November 19, 2015
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Sony to Enter the Market of Smartphones Chips
A division of the Japanese Sony, responsible for smartphones production, plans to start developing its own processors for mobile devices.
Published on November 19, 2015
By Iris Barker
Science & Technology
General Electric Began to Develop New Turboprop Engines
America's General Electric will develop a new family of turboprop engines for small aircraft, according to N+1 with reference to Aviation Week.
Published on November 17, 2015
By Iris Barker
Economics
The Terrorist Attacks in Paris Hit on Mario Draghi
The Parisian tragedy is greatly changing the financial landscape. Unfortunately, the markets are cynical. Even these events are necessary to analyze in terms of cash flow.
Published on November 17, 2015
By Iris Barker
Economics
Blackstone is the Biggest Landlord in the World
Blackstone Group's capitalization grew by almost 4-fold since the IPO in 2007.
Published on November 16, 2015
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Indian Times Now Came to London
The English-language leading Indian TV channel Times Now is beginning broadcasting in Britain today. Thus, the broadcaster, belonging to the media group Bennet, Coleman & Co, finally made it clear…
Published on November 16, 2015
By Iris Barker
Economics
Retail Sales in the US Rose Less Compared to Forecasts
US retail sales in October this year increased by 0.1% compared with the previous month, according to the Ministry of Commerce. Experts surveyed by Bloomberg expected a more significant growth…
Published on November 13, 2015
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
British Aircraft Manufacturers to Reduce Production and Staff
Two British companies specializing in the aircraft sector - defense corporation BAE Systems and aircraft engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce - have reported worsening results and job cuts. BAE Systems announced their…
Published on November 13, 2015
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Africa Will be Asked to Pick Up Illegal Immigrants
The leaders of European and African countries gathered in the Maltese capital of Valletta yesterday to participate in the EU - Africa summit. The main theme was the migration crisis.…
Published on November 12, 2015
By Iris Barker
Economics
Draghi’s Speech in the European Parliament Knocked Euro Down
Statements, made by Mario Draghi of the European Central Bank, have collapsed European currency.
Published on November 12, 2015
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Persian Gulf Authorities Are Trying to Get Rid of Cushy Jobs
Falling oil prices dramatically reduced budget revenues of export-dependent countries of the Persian Gulf. This caused authorities to do reduction of civil servants, many of whom are called "people on…
Published on November 11, 2015
By Iris Barker
Economics
Apple to Expand Staff Number in Ireland
Apple Inc. decided to expand its office staff in Ireland for a thousand people, reports Reuters referring to the Irish Agency for Investment IDA.
Published on November 11, 2015
By Iris Barker
Economics
Industrial Production Grew in France and Italy
France and Italy recorded growth of industrial production in September - by 0.1% and 0.2%, respectively, according to the national statistical offices.
Published on November 10, 2015
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Helmut Schmidt, The Patriarch of German Policy, Died
German media reported death of Helmut Schmidt, the fifth German Chancellor, who was in power from 1974 to 1982. The famous politician died at the 97th year of life in…
Published on November 10, 2015
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Parliament of Catalonia Took a Course to Independence
Parliament of Catalonia, with majority of votes approved a resolution proclaiming the aim of the Spanish autonomous region‘s authorities of independence from Madrid. This process is expected to be completed…
Published on November 9, 2015
By Iris Barker
Economics
French Fries Come Back to Venezuela
McDonald's decided to return French Fries to menu of all restaurants in Venezuela.
Published on November 9, 2015
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Cannot Pay? Die. Free Healthcare Market in India
Health care in India cannot be classified conventionally. Can it be attributed neither to systems based on tax revenue, nor to those that exist at the expense of the insurance…
Published on November 6, 2015
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
The Largest Sweden Refiner Bought Raw Materials from Saudi Arabia For the First Time in 20 Years
Swedish refiner Preem has bought raw materials from Saudi Arabia for the first time in 20 years, Reuters reported, citing sources in the industry.
Published on November 5, 2015
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Top 20 Most Depressed Countries
Legatum Institute, a research institute in London, has published its annual Prosperity Index. The study evaluated 142 countries by parameters of so-called "prosperity."
Published on November 5, 2015
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Maldives Declared State of Emergency
The Government of Maldives introduced a state of emergency for 30 days, citing a serious threat to national security. The decision was made in connection with an alleged assassination attempt…
Published on November 4, 2015
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Maersk Line to Dismiss Four Thousand Employees by 2018
Danish Maersk Line, the largest company in the world for sea container traffic, has announced plans to reduce the "at least" four thousand employees until the end of 2017.
Published on November 4, 2015
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Ecology and Business: TransCanada delays Keystone
TransCanada company asked the US State Department to suspend consideration of the construction of the pipeline Keystone XL. This request can help Barack Obama to restore nearly broken relations with…
Published on November 3, 2015
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Are Cheap Transcontinental Flights Real?
Is it possible to fly from one European city to another, for example, for 20 euros? European low costers are showing that it is possible. In reality, the prices are…
Published on November 2, 2015
By Iris Barker
Economics
Bitcoin Teaches Mankind How to Trust
The virtual currency Bitcoin has bad reputation – people do not like it for its sudden leaps and depreciations (October - November 2013, Bitcoin rose from $ 118 to $…
Published on November 2, 2015
By Iris Barker
Economics
European Banks are Waiting for Grim Years
The new leaders of the largest investment banks in Europe have warned their customers that achievement any positive results would take years.
Published on October 30, 2015
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
The United States To Arrest Thomas Fabius, Son of French Foreign Ministry’s Head
US law enforcement authorities issued a warrant for arrest of Thomas Fabius, son of the French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius. According to authorities of the US state of Nevada, the…
Published on October 30, 2015
By Iris Barker
Economics
China as a Birthplace for Innovations
When people talk about China's influence on the global economy, they have in mind trade, attractive market and greedy consumption of raw materials in this country. For all of this,…
Published on October 29, 2015
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Arctic Deprived Shell of Profit
The Anglo-Dutch company Royal Dutch Shell reported for the third quarter of 2015. The company ended up with a net loss of $ 6.1 billion. This was the result of…
Published on October 29, 2015
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
British Digital ID for $30
In 2014, cybercriminals have stolen personal data of more than 600 thousand users from British companies’ computer systems and state institutions. Now tens of thousands of personal data packets, sufficient…
Published on October 28, 2015
By Iris Barker
Economics
Climate Change Will Hit Economies of Rich Countries
"Always take a sweater with you. The best feature of our weather is the air conditioning” – one local businessman gives advice to foreigners coming to Singapore. The first Prime…
Published on October 27, 2015
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Indian Education Goes Abroad
India's population exceeds 1.2 billion people, and it is not surprising that foreign universities are fighting for a place in the rapidly growing market of education in this country. What…
Published on October 27, 2015
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Toyota Breaks Forward: Rise in Toyota Sales Left Volkswagen Behind
The Japanese group Toyota Motor Corp. has regained the title of leader of the world car market in the first nine months of 2015, according to Bloomberg. For the first…
Published on October 26, 2015
By Iris Barker
Science & Technology
Tesla’s Autopilot: Another Digital Toy
In the autumn of 2013, Elon Musk created a stir, promising to build a self-guided car in three years. It was very brave, given that competitors are planning the same…
Published on October 26, 2015
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
The Permanent Leader of Zimbabwe Received a Chinese Peace Prize
China awarded President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe, governing the country since 1980, the Confucius Peace Prize, which is an analogue of the Nobel Peace Prize and is awarded for "contribution…
Published on October 23, 2015
By Iris Barker
