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USA
US first-quarter GDP growth revised up to 1.2%
Upward revision to preliminary estimates could ease concerns about sluggish economy
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Russia Turchia
Turkey seeks compromise over Russian ban on its tomatoes
In a bid to resolve a trade row with Russia, Turkey has proposed Moscow lifts its ban on imported Turkish tomatoes during periods when Russian growers are unable to produce their own.
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Turchia
Demonstrations featuring singing banned in Ankara
The Ankara Governor’s Office has banned demonstrations featuring “singing of songs, ballads, anthems and slogans voiced in a loud and disturbing way” after sunset, in accordance with the Law on Meetings and Demonstration Marches, according to an announcement released on May 26.
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Russia
Trump son-in-law a focus in Russia probe
The activities of President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and senior aide Jared Kushner have come under FBI scrutiny as part of the probe of Russian interference in last year’s presidential election, U.S. media reported on May 25.
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Turchia USA
Turkish Foreign Ministry criticizes US resolution over Washington brawl
Turkey’s Foreign Ministry has rejected a resolution by senior U.S. lawmakers condemning a street brawl between protesters and Turkish security personnel outside the Turkish ambassador’s residence in Washington.
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Malta
Government surplus grows to €21.2 million
By the end of April, the government’s surplus had one again went up, reaching €21.2 million, mostly thanks to higher income from grants and income tax. The deficit at the end of April 2016 stood at €77.5 million. The National Statistics Office reported that compared to the same period last year, recurrent ...
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Portogallo Australia Argentina Regno Unito
RS2 close to 4 more managed services agreements
The RS2 Group is in an advanced stage of contract negotiation for delivery of managed services to clients in Argentina, Australia, UK and Portugal. Completion of these new engagements is expected by the end of this year, trebling the number of live clients for its managed services business. Revenue from transaction services ...
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Regno Unito Malta
Watch: ‘Malta will survive as financial services jurisdiction’
Malta will survive the current onslaughts on its reputation as a financial services jurisdiction, the chief executive officer of Grant Thornton International told the Times of Malta. Ed Nusbaum was in Malta for a meeting of around 40 country and regional manager of the auditing and advisory firm, the world's fifth ...
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Malta
Chamber of Commerce ‘concerned’ about ‘growing levels of uncertainty’
The Chamber of Commerce today expressed its concern about what it said were “growing levels of uncertainty” which are affecting the “stability and reputation of our country”.In a statement, the Chamber said its role and mission is to represent the business sector in the widest sense possible, and with it ...
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Malta
INDEPTH: Bad elements in PL should not put off honest politicians – Chris Fearne
In a strikingly honest reply during INDEPTH, The Malta Independent's current affairs programme, Health Minister Chris Fearne said that in every organisation there are those who are shady and those who are honest. He was replying to a question by Pierre Portelli on whether he feels comfortable working in a ...