Archive 01·03·2006

2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

corporate

Italy complains to EU about Gaz de France-Suez merger
Italy’s Economy Minister Giulio Tremonti has visited Brussels demanding EU action over the merger… 01/03/06 08:03 CET
Growth boosts euro zone manufacturing data
Manufacturing activity picked up in the euro zone in February, adding to signs that the region’s… 01/03/06 08:03 CET
German engineering union starts strikes over pay and conditions
The German engineering union IG Metall has started a series of short warning strikes in support of… 01/03/06 08:03 CET

europa

500m euroglobalisation cushion for EU workers
As part of a plan to cushion the impact of globalisation, the European Commission has announced an… 01/03/06 08:03 CET
Germany, Poland targeted for tighter Stability Pact discipline
Europe’s Monetary Affairs Commissioner Joaquin Almunia says the EU executive is proposing the… 01/03/06 08:03 CET
France fined millions forcatching small fish
In the latest chapter of a 15-year-old battle between Brussels and Paris over fishing, the European… 01/03/06 08:03 CET

world news

Berlusconi backs close transatlantic ties before US Congress
Italy’s prime minister has argued for a closer relationship between America and Europe. Silvio… 01/03/06 08:03 CET
Sectarian violence shows no sign of abating in Iraq
A fresh wave of bomb attacks in Iraq has left some 25 people dead in mainly Shi’ite areas of the… 01/03/06 08:03 CET
Saddam trial sees more evidence from Dujail events
It was a subdued affair, compared with the unruly scenes that had characterised previous hearings… 01/03/06 08:03 CET
WHO expert says bird flu poses big risk in Africa
Jean Francois Saluzzo, a virologist for the World Health Organisation, is responsible for… 01/03/06 08:03 CET
Bush makes a controversial passage to India
The US president has arrived in New Delhi for his first official visit to India. While he received… 01/03/06 08:03 CET
German pet owners urged to be alert for bird flu
Cat owners in north eastern Germany have been advised to keep their pets indoors and their dogs on… 01/03/06 08:03 CET
UK government set for education showdown
Tony Blair’s government is insisting it will not have to rely on the Conservative opposition to get… 01/03/06 08:03 CET
Putin makes state visit to Hungary and Czech Republic
Russian President Vladimir Putin has made a state visit to Hungary. In October, the country will… 01/03/06 08:03 CET
Sweden and Niger report bird flu outbreaks
As experts warned bird flu was likely to hit poultry flocks in a number of European states, Sweden… 01/03/06 08:03 CET
Thousands flock to Venice to take part in the city’s Carnival
The Italian city of Venice is one of many around the World to have celebrated the run up to the… 01/03/06 08:03 CET
Popular Merkel faces first test in state elections
After a remarkably smooth first 100 days in office, German Chancellor Angela Merkel faces a… 01/03/06 08:03 CET
“Choose chaos or unity” the US warns Iraq
Iraq is teetering on the brink of anarchy following the worst week of bloodshed since the US-led… 01/03/06 08:03 CET
US President makes surprise stop in Afghanistan
The US President has emphasised his support for Afghanistan during a surprise stop-over there on… 01/03/06 02:03 CET
Jordanian prison stand-off ends
Prisoners loyal to al-Qaeda have ended an uprising that was carried out simultaneously in three… 01/03/06 02:03 CET
Car bombings rock Baghdad
Car bombs in Baghdad are reported to have killed over twenty people. The first went off at flea… 01/03/06 01:03 CET
Arroyo hints emergency rule could be ended
The state of emergency in the Philippines could be lifted in the next few days. President Gloria… 01/03/06 01:03 CET
Anti-Bush demonstration in Delhi ahead of president’s visit
A heated protest has been held in Delhi against the imminent visit of the US president. Tens of… 01/03/06 01:03 CET