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Trump, Erdogan Discuss Iran, Syria, Libya In Phone Call

The FINANCIAL -- U.S. President Donald Trump and Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed Iran, Syria, and Libya during a phone call, both administrations said in separate ...

‘Villa Ambassador’ – New Project from Anagi Development to be Located on Ambassadori Kachreti Territory

The FINANCIAL -- TBC Bank has been a strategic partner of Anagi Construction Company since 2017 and this partnership is continuing in regard to ...

To speak or not to speak, the Georgian government’s dilemma

Two quick questions for high school students. Can the Russian government treat neighbors as equals, and can we trust the Russian government’s ...

2020 to be year of ‘slowbalisation’ for global economy, says PwC

The FINANCIAL -- Global economic growth in 2020 is expected to grow at a rate of around 3.4% in purchasing power parity terms compared to its long-term average of a 21st century average of 3.8% per ...

Welcome to Georgia!

The FINANCIAL -- Fady Asly, President of ICC ...

Majority of Australians Unhappy With Environmental Efforts

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Even before the devastating 2019-2020 bushfire season started in Australia, Australians were increasingly unhappy with their country's efforts to preserve the environment. A slim ...

Renewable energy is growing fast in the U.S., but fossil fuels still dominate

The FiNANCIAL -- Most Americans (77%) say it’s more important for the United States to develop alternative energy sources, such as solar and wind power, than to produce more coal, oil and other ...

Majority of U.S. Public Says Trump’s Approach on Iran Has Raised Chances of a Major Conflict

The FINANCIAL -- By a narrow 48% to 43% margin, Americans view the U.S. airstrike that killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani as the right decision. However, a majority (54%) says the Trump ...

EU helps to improve food safety, animal health and welfare in Ukraine

The FINANCIAL -- Under the EU–Ukraine Association Agreement, Ukrainian food manufacturers are required to introduce safety control procedures based on the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point ...

41% Say U.S. Should Do More to Help Iranian Protesters

The FINANCIAL -- A sizable number of Americans want to get involved in the pro-democracy protests in Iran, but they’re doubtful the protests will lead to meaningful change. Most suspect, however, ...

Americans Are Less Supportive of Plastic Bag Ban

The FINANCIAL -- States and localities throughout the country are debating whether to outlaw the use of disposable plastic bags, even as Americans nationwide appear less agreeable to the ...

EBRD and EU help Moldovan furniture maker explore new markets

The FINANCIAL -- For Neli Rotaru, a typical working day is filled with both creativity and rigorous ...

New Year, New Beginnings – King David Meets 2020 With a Variety of New Projects

The FiNANCIAL -- A new home is one of the best ways to make the changes you’ve always wanted in your life. It is a major investment that brings new hope and joy to ...