L’Afrique subsaharienne progresse, mais pas assez, malgré son potentiel, analyse le FMI
L’Afrique subsaharienne a beaucoup progressé en trente ans mais il reste “énormément de choses à faire” pour qu’elle émerge, estime Papa N’Diaye, du Fonds monétaire international. Lequel a présenté le 30 octobre 2019 à Abidjan ses perspectives économiques régionales pour…
Merkel and Sarkozy to hold talks on eurozone crisis
Merkel and Sarkozy to hold talks on eurozone crisis The leaders of Germany and France meet in Berlin on Monday. European Voice By Ian Wishart 1/4/12, 10:19 PM CET Updated 1/30/15, 5:01 PM CET Angela Merkel, the chancellor of Germany,…
Independence of Hungary’s judiciary ’under threat’
Independence of Hungary’s judiciary ’under threat’ Council of Europe report says Hungarian reforms has resulted in a concentration of power and pose risk to the right of free trial. European Voice By Constant Brand 3/20/12, 4:09 AM CET Updated 4/12/14,…
Rehn praises Eurobonds, admits challenges
Rehn praises Eurobonds, admits challenges Olli Rehn says Eurobonds must come with deeper economic and political integration European Voice By Constant Brand 1/10/12, 12:28 PM CET Updated 4/12/14, 10:32 PM CET Olli Rehn, the European commissioner for economic and monetary…
‘If it was Man City 25 points clear, nobody would care!’ – Handing Liverpool the title would feel wrong, says Merson
The former Arsenal star admits it is difficult to see how the Reds can be awarded the crown, even when taking their commanding lead into consideration Liverpool are unfortunate to find themselves in Premier League title limbo, admits Paul Merson,…
Canada’s Cannabis Stores Face A Rush Amid Coronavirus Stockpiling
MONTREAL ― Marijuana retailers in many parts of the country are reporting a spike in sales as customers stock up ahead of potential sales disruptions during the COVID-19 outbreak. And they may not be wrong; Canada’s largest cannabis company on…
‘Devastating’ Shutdowns During Coronavirus Crisis Hurl Small Businesses Into Uncertainty
TORONTO — Dave Auger’s dream restaurant was days away from its one-year anniversary when he had to lay off its entire staff, including himself — more than 20 people. 817 Sports Bar & Grill in Toronto was already operating on…
Air Transat Latest Canadian Airline To Suspend Flights In Pandemic
MONTREAL — Transat AT Inc. says it will start the gradual suspension of Air Transat flights until April 30 as the Canadian government moves to close the border in an effort to stem the spread of COVID-19. The company says…
Stockpiling Toilet Paper During COVID-19 Pandemic Isn't Necessary: Experts
As concern about the global COVID-19 pandemic ramps up, people are coping in many different ways. For some this means stocking up on goods such as masks, hand sanitizer and even toilet paper — which has cleared many retail store…
Grocery Stores Hold Seniors-Only Hours During Coronavirus Pandemic
Empty produce displays. No more pasta, canned soup, or bags of rice. And we all know about the toilet-paper hoarding. As shoppers stock up supplies despite warnings there is no need to stockpile, a few Canadian grocery stores are reserving…