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Barloworld sells Belgian business

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:03:00 -0400

Barloworld has sold its Belgium handling business for e7.5 million (R88.9m) and is considering ';strategic options'; for its handling business in the ...

Research and Markets Belgium Expected to Grow More Briskly Than It Did During 2001-2012 and Reach an Estimated $633 ...

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:03:30 -0400

"PESTLE Analysis of Belgium 2013" report to their offering. Belgium's CAGR growth is projected at 1.8% over the next five years. Although the GDP growth rate witnessed a decline in 2009, the economy managed to grow by 2.4% in 2010. The country has been experiencing a higher inflation rate since 2011; however, this inflationary pressure is expected to shrink to the comfort ...

Lepchenko wins three-setter in Brussels Open

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:44:20 -0400

Varvara Lepchenko survived a lengthy, three-set challenge in Monday's first-round action at the Brussels Open tennis tournament. Lepchenko, the No. 7 seed, ...

Business news and markets Business news and markets as it happened - May 20 2013

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:52:32 -0400

Trading in London has had a strong finish, with the FTSE 100 climbing 32.57 points to 6,755.63, taking London's benchmark index to its highest close since September ...

EU arms second front in China trade war with Huawei probe

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:39:40 -0400

The European Commission is poised to launch an anti-dumping probe against Chinese mobile companies Huawei and ZTE, opening a second front in its escalating trade clash with ...

Congressman tells Brussels to investigate Aliyev allegations

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:37:32 -0400

'Avukat' should know that this is a question of whether the police have jurisdiction or not. It depends on what kind of laws we have in the Constitution of Malta. As far as I am aware of the police have no power to investigate his alleged crimes. Otherwise I am sure that the police would have investigated ! It would be another investigation like all others ...

Serena Williams on record streak remains No. 1

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:11:39 -0400

World No. 1 Serena Williams, shown in a file photo from the 2012 Olympics, has won a personal record 24 consecutive matches, including a run through last week's Italian Open. UPI/Hugo ...

EU energy chief says Brussels to look at fracking this year

Mon, 20 May 2013 05:32:58 -0400

The 22 May EU summit dedicated to energy issues should clearly transform the prevailing talking mode in the energy and climate framework into action mode, Jean-Claude Depail, tells ...

Belgian employers in for a retirement surprise

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:21:57 -0400

Belgian employers are in for a shock when their workers receive their retirement income, according to financial consultant Watson Wyatt. While employers believe the pension plans they offer will provide their employees with the anticipated income for retirement, of around 70 per cent of final salary, Watson ...

Americans Abroad recap Kljestan wins another Belgian title

Mon, 20 May 2013 01:58:35 -0400

Sacha Kljestan helped Anderlecht lift the club's 32nd league title as it held closest competitor Zulte Waregem to a 1-1 draw on Sunday. The win automatically enters the club into the group stage of the 2013-14 Champions League. Kljestan played well but was instrumental on Thursday, scoring the opening goal in the 25th minute by heading in from close range as Anderlecht defeated KSC Lokeren ...