Ukraine attaches great importance to developing relations with China, PM says
Ukraine attaches great importance to developing relations with China, regarding it as one of its foreign relations priorities, Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko said Wednesday. 'China has maintained rapid economic growth in recent years and made great
17 going on 90: Latvia confused over independence
to celebrate Latvia's anniversary of independence (AFP Photo / Ilmars Znotins) Thousands have gathered in the Latvian capital of Riga to watch the display of their nation's armed forces. The military parade is part of the celebrations to mark 90 years
Ukrainian banks introduce commission on sale of foreign currency
Domestic banks introduce a commission on sale of foreign currency. Henceforth, a Ukrainian will have to pay by almost 30 hryvnias more for a purchase of $100 than it's indicated on tables at a currency exchange office, ICTV television reports. The
East European Migrant Workers Flee to Avoid Economic Crisis
Bulgarian female worker at a strawberry greenhouse, in Palos de la Frontera, Huelva, southern Spain. (SAMUEL ARANDA/AFP/)A high percentage of migrant workers from emerging Eastern European countries who had fled their homes in pursuit of better live
Conference to support democratic change in Belarus
? A Council of Europe conference in Vilnius (Lithuania) on 21 November will encourage democratic change in Belarus in the aftermath of the 2008 parliamentary elections. The aim of the conference is for Belarusian civil society and the democratic
Cash-Strapped Brits Rate Pets' Health Above Their Own
LONDON, November 20 /PRNewswire/ -- New research commissioned by dental payment plan provider, Denplan, has revealed that we prioritise the health of our pets above our own healthcare. The survey shows that while only 11 per cent of UK pet owners would
UK companies show interest in privatisation process: Brinkley
: The British companies have shown tremendous interest in participating privatisation process, says a press release of the commission issued on Wednesday. Robert Brinkley, British High Commissioner to Pakistan expressed these views during a meeting with
Grenade Attack Kills Thai Protester
An anti-government protester was killed and at least 29 were injured in an attack against activists occupying the Government House in Bangkok, according to reports.
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