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Greece to expect 6% drop in GDP on tourism slowdown — IMF

Greece should expect at least a six per cent drop in GDP this year due to the loss of tourism revenue in the pandemic, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in its External Sector Report 2020, published on Thursday. Greece will be second in the world …

The Latest: IMF director says Lebanon needs help, unity

Updated 12:04 pm CDT, Thursday, August 6, 2020 Photo: Thibault Camus, AP A soldier stands at the devastated site of the explosion in the port of Beirut, Lebanon, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020. French President Emmanuel Macron came in Beirut to offer French …

IMF: Morocco’s Tourism Sector, 4th Hardest Hit by COVID-19 Worldwide

Rabat – According to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) latest report, Morocco’s tourism sector is the fourth most impacted in the world by the COVID-19 pandemic.  With an estimated direct impact equating to 3.8% of GDP, Morocco ranks among the 10 …

Coronavirus live news: UK recalls home tests over safety concerns as Indian health workers strike

With coronavirus cases rising steeply for a third straight day in Greece, officials are poised to open what some are describing as a war chest of measures in a bid to contain infection rates, writes Helena Smith, the Guardian’s Athens correspondent. New …

Khaya Sithole | A history of IMF conflicts, co-ordination and concessions

This week, the IMF approved a funding request for South Africa under its Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI) programme. A number of concessions have applied, ranging from the annual quota allowed to the terms of engagement. In the RFI programme, the IMF …

Greece to Return 1.4B Euros to Pensioners Hit During Debt Crisis

ATHENS - Greece will this year return 1.4 billion euros to pensioners whose income was slashed during the financial crisis of the past decade, the country's prime minister said on Wednesday.  Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' conservative …

The Latest: UN releasing $9 million to help Beirut hospitals

Updated 2:10 pm EDT, Thursday, August 6, 2020 Photo: Thibault Camus, AP A soldier stands at the devastated site of the explosion in the port of Beirut, Lebanon, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020. French President Emmanuel Macron came in Beirut to offer French support …

Beirut blast live updates: Half of Lebanon's capital affected by damage

Two-week state of emergency declared after blast destroys Beirut's port Port officials under house arrest as answers are sought over massive stockpile of volatile chemical ammonium nitrate, seemingly present since 2014 Hospitals struggle to cope with …

IMF Sees Greek GDP Shrinking 11.7% in 2020 on Virus Slowdown

Greeks Reject Europe's Bailout Terms; Atheist Prime Minister Hails 'No' Vote a 'Victory of Democracy'

By Anugrah Kumar, Christian Post Contributor Follow | Monday, July 06, 2015 A man waves a Greek national flag during a rally in support of Greece, in Madrid July 5, 2015. Greeks voted on Sunday whether to accept or reject the tough terms of an aid offer to …

What we know about the Beirut explosions

Here’s what we know so far. What happened? On Tuesday around 6 p.m. local time, at least one initial explosion at a warehouse in the port area of Beirut ignited a fire, apparently triggering a second, far stronger blast that sent a shock wave across the …

Sun, sea, safety: Greece woos Europe's pensioners with 7% income tax rate

Most countries want to attract the young and the willing – entrepreneurs with ideas, students looking to learn, people prepared to do the jobs locals turn down. Greece, though, has decided on a different approach, by making a play for Europe’s retirees. “ …

Retirees in Greece win court battle for bailout refund

ATHENS, Greece — A high court in Greece ruled Tuesday in favor of retirees who brought a class action case to demand the reimbursement of money cut from their income during international bailouts. The case was being closely watched in Greece, which is …

Pensioners in Greece win court battle for bailout refund

Updated 6:09 am PDT, Tuesday, July 14, 2020 Photo: Yorgos Karahalis, AP A man carries shopping bags on a pedestrian street, in Athens, on Friday, June 5, 2020. The European Commission says Greece is likely to suffer deepest recession in the eurozone this …

How to prevent the looming sovereign-debt crisis - Jakarta Post

While the COVID-19 pandemic rages, more than 100 low- and middle-income countries will still have to pay a combined US$130 billion in debt service this year – around half of which is owed to private creditors. With much economic activity suspended and …

OP-ED: Economic meltdown: How to prevent the looming sovereign-debt crisis

Ultimately, concern should not be with the health of capital markets but with the welfare of people in developing and emerging-market countries, say the writers. (Image: Adobestock) While the Covid-19 pandemic rages, more than 100 low- and middle-income …

Hourglass Economics: SA debt crisis (2024)

1h ago Share this article: ShareTweetShareShareShareEmailShare By Siyabonga Hadebe It is a foggy morning in Johannesburg and the date is June 7, 2024 … PRETORIA – South Africa’s financial problems continue to mount as its third government in a less than …

Coronavirus praise as Greek PM completes first year in office

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis completes a year in office Tuesday riding high in opinion polls, his reputation further enhanced by his government's positive handling of the coronavirus pndemic. But analysts note that tackling the severe …

Latest: WHO calls for 'gradual' easing of travel restrictions

Brazil registers almost 70,000 new cases in a single day India reports 52,123 new infections, a new daily record for the hard-hit country US death toll surpasses 150,000 More than 17 million people have contracted the virus worldwide, resulting in more …

Date-Rape, Suicide-Inducing Drug FDA-OK’ed to Treat Suicidal Ideas

CCHR increases monitoring of FDA approval of nasal spray antidepressant & mental health apps that could raise psychiatric drug use, leading to increased suicide LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Worldesk Boosts SMBs Competitiveness Full QuickBooks Integration and Enhanced Desktop Platform For Global Transactions

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New York, New York August 11, 2020 – Mosaica, Inc., a leading global payment and fintech solutions firm, announced the seamless integration of Quickbooks with Worldesk, its …

Temos USA Regional Office Becomes USCIPP Annual Meeting Supporter

NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The USA Regional Office of Temos International is proud to be a supporter of the US Cooperative for International Patient Programs (USCIPP) at its 2020 Annual Meeting. …

Assima announces Riz Khaliq as new CEO

Global user adoption leader Assima appoints IBM veteran as new Chief Executive Officer ATLANTA, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Assima announced today that Riz Khaliq has been appointed as the company’s new Chief …

International Keynote Speaker Simerjeet Singh Helps Organizations Navigate The "New Normal" Virtually

INTERNATIONAL MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER AIMS TO BOOST MORALE IN TRYING TIMES USING STATE-OF-THE-ART REMOTE TECHNOLOGY JALANDHAR, INDIA, August 11, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leading professional global keynote speaker, Simerjeet Singh, is now …

Trushant Mehta to Serve as Advisor to Mission Sisters Who Work

Mehta’s extensive experience in business strategy and IT assists Mission Sisters’ efforts to close pay and opportunity gaps for women in business and STEM DES MOINES, IA, USA, August 11, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cheryl O’Donoghue, Co-Founder …

Fiske Hanley II, WWII Veteran, POW, American Hero dies at 100 leaving a legacy

Fiske Hanley II, WWII Veteran, POW, American Hero dies at 100 leaving a legacy. FORT WORTH, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fiske Hanley II, WWII Veteran, POW, American Hero dies at 100 Early in the afternoon on …

Equity Group Holdings Completes Acquisition of Majority Stake in Banque Commerciale Du Congo (BCDC)

The 66.53% acquisition makes Equity the second largest commercial Bank in the Democratic Republic of Congo Equity Group Holdings (EQTY:EQTY) NAIROBI, KENYA, August 11, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Equity Group Holdings PLC announced the …

Drug-Eluting Stent Is Gaining Popularity For The Treatment Of Peripheral Artery Disease In Bioabsorbable Stents Market

The Business Research Company’s Bioabsorbable Stents Market Global Industry Analysis 2020-30: Covid 19 Growth And Change LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, August 11, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The drug-eluting stent (DES) is gaining significant …

Berkana Resources Provides Security Support Services

DENVER, COLORADO, USA, August 10, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Berkana Resources Corporation, a leading provider of Operational Technology (OT) Digital Transformation/Efficiency Solutions, System Integration, Consulting, Security and Compliance …

Cricket Media Launches Immersive Chinese Language Learning Program Online

MCLEAN, VA, USA, August 10, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cricket Media announced today the launch of a new program called NeuLingo, which provides authentic Chinese language synchronous instruction online to North American students ages 5–16. This …

Xoxoday's journey of motivating 2+ mn humans

BANGALORE, KARNATAKA, INDIA, August 10, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- They say the best things in life are destiny’s gift. In the case of XOXODAY, the maxim panned out quite literally. After all, gifting was how I (former-Flipkart) and Sumit …

Voyagers Toastmasters and San Diego Red Cross – Youth Speach Contest

August 19 online speech contest - Joint San Diego Red Cross and Imperial Counties and Voyagers Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program. SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, USA, August 10, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Toastmasters International Youth Leadership …

Executive Coach Deborah Ward of DW & Co Speaks at Womenexcel Consultancies’ Reignite Your Leadership Summit for Women

Reimagining Possibilities Beyond Where You Are Today is the topic of Deborah Ward’s presentation at the Reignite Your Leadership Summit for Women Leaders VICTORIA, BC, CANADA, August 10, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Womenexcel Consultancies Inc. …

Executive Coach Stephanie Markus of Embrace Changes Consulting Speaks at Womenexcel’s Reignite Your Leadership Summit

This makes no sense: how to find meaning in uncertain times is the topic of Stephanie Markus’ presentation at Reignite Your Leadership Summit for Women Leaders VICTORIA, BC, CANADA, August 10, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Womenexcel Consultancies …

Leadership and Team Coach Laura Simmons of LeadershipPlus Speaks at Womenexcel’s Reignite Your Leadership Summit

The Opportunities COVID Presents for Leaders and their Teams is the topic of Laura Simmons’ presentation at Reignite Your Leadership Summit VICTORIA, BC, CANADA, August 10, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Womenexcel Consultancies Inc. is proud to …

Alison Wilcox, CEO for Girls Scout of Western New York Speaks at Womenexcel's Reignite Your Leadership Summit for Women

Intentional Culture-Building To Lead Your Team To Thrive, Not Just Survive is the topic of Alison Wilcox’s interview at Reignite Your Leadership Summit VICTORIA, BC, CANADA, August 10, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Womenexcel Consultancies Inc. is …

The Global Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer Market Is Growing At 55.85% CAGR Due To Increasing COVID-19 Cases

The Business Research Company’s Global Non-Contact Infrared Thermometers Market Report 2020-30: Covid 19 Implications And Growth LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, August 10, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global non-contact infrared thermometer market …

Coronavirus - Africa: As COVID cases hit 20M, David Miliband, President and CEO of the IRC, raises alarm on growing ...

Download logo David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, said, “20 million global COVID-19 cases is a dire milestone and evidence that national leaders must look beyond their borders in the fight against COVID. These figures …

“The Titanic” is Getting a Sequel

Limited edition “0 euro note” commemorates iconic ship with second printing GALWAY, IRELAND, August 10, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The sinking of the RMS Titanic is among the most recognizable moments of the 20th century – which is why it is no …