Section: Gulf News (United Arab Emirates)
The Goldilocks era may soon be over for EU’s star economy
Boasting the surging growth of an emerging economy alongside inflation more akin to a developed market, Poland has for years been the envy of Europe. That “Goldilocks” combination, however, won’t be around much longer.The shift, driven by resurgent consumer prices, marks the end of an era for the only European Union member to avoid a...
Investigators to identify MH17 suspects – Dutch broadcasters
Investigators will next week announce criminal proceedings against suspects in the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 five years ago, allegedly by pro-Russian separatists, two leading Dutch broadcasters reported on Friday. MH17 was shot out of the sky over territory held by separatists in eastern Ukraine as it flew from Amsterdam to the...
Over 400 detained at Moscow police abuse protest: monitor
Russian authorities yesterday sought to crush a new protest wave, arresting more than 400 people at a Moscow march, a day after police suddenly dropped trumped-up drugs charges against a respected journalist. Among those detained on Russia Day, a public holiday, were opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who faces up to 30 days in jail, teenagers and...
Moldova president scraps parliament’s dissolution
Moldova’s President Igor Dodon yesterday annulled a decree to dissolve parliament, enforcing a standoff between two governments that both insist on their claim to lead the eastern European country.The poor ex-Soviet state, nestled between Romania and Ukraine, has been in political chaos since February when a general election failed to give...
Nations League hailed though questions remain
Portugal lifted the inaugural Nations League title on Sunday and they are unlikely to be the only people in European football celebrating this week. European football governing body UEFA will have a sense of satisfaction after the successful conclusion of the event — although how the tournament progresses from here is not entirely clear. “It is a...
Moldova court suspends president, triggers polls
Moldova plunged deeper into crisis yesterday as a new, acting president dissolved parliament and called elections after months of wrangling between pro-Russia and pro-European lawmakers failed to form a workable government.The tiny country nestled between Ukraine and Romania has been in political chaos since a general election in February failed...
Putin, Xi hit back at US economic dominance
China’s Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin hit back at US global economic dominance yesterday as they took the stage together at Russia’s showcase business forum. With China embroiled in a trade war with Washington and Russia under Western sanctions, Xi and Putin lashed out at “inequalities” in the global economic system and...
Putin stands by China, criticises US, in trade, Huawei disputes
* Russia’s Putin and China’s Xi speak at economic forum * Putin complains about Western protectionism * Xi says hopes solutions to differences can be found Aggressive US tactics such as a campaign against Chinese telecoms firm Huawei will lead to trade wars – and possibly real wars – Russian President Vladimir Putin said...
China, Russia presidents vow new era of ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping began a three-day visit to “best friend” Vladimir Putin yesterday with a touch of panda diplomacy and a raft of new Russian-Chinese business contracts.The leaders praised their countries’ ties during talks at the Kremlin, as Russia and China seek to shore up co-operation amid shared tensions with the...
Gulf crisis fertilises Qatar veg industry
Surrounded by what was once arid Qatari desert, Nezar al-Atawneh picked up a giant spaghetti pumpkin and brandished it trying to guess its weight. “This one must be at least eight kilos,” or nine pounds, he exclaimed proudly.Atawneh, operations manager at the Qatarat Agricultural Development Company (Qadco), played the guessing game in the middle...
