Poland country profile
Provides an overview of Poland, including key events and facts about this central European country.
1970-01-01 08:00
Turkey Central Bank Simplifies Rules Under New Governor
Turkey’s Central Bank, under new Governor Hafize Gaye Erkan, is easing its security maintenance rule as its first
1970-01-01 08:00
Sierra Leone election: Tense poll amid fears of violence
The president and diplomats have called for calm amid a rise in violent incidents in the vote's run-up.
1970-01-01 08:00
Germany passes law to attract skilled migrant workers amid fierce debate
The measure, intended to address a labour shortage, will lower hurdles for migrants to the country.
1970-01-01 08:00
Food: Bangor researcher helps saves crucial Nepalese rice crop
The high-altitude rice variety in South East Asia is threatened by a major plant disease.
1970-01-01 08:00
Lira Extends Slump as Simsek Emphasizes Free Market Principles
Turkey’s lira extended its slide from Thursday after Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek emphasized that he favors
1970-01-01 08:00
Kenya-EU trade deal: Why the East African Community was left out
Kenya felt it was best to sign a bilateral trade deal, despite claims that it undermined regional unity.
1970-01-01 08:00
Kelly Clarkson explains how she got Steve Martin to perform on her new album
Kelly Clarkson's new album, "Chemistry," has a song featuring Steve Martin. Yes, that Steve Martin.
1970-01-01 08:00
Turkish State Banks Hold off Lira Defense in Policy Shift Signal
Turkey’s state-run banks didn’t intervene to prop up the lira on Thursday, even after a central bank interest-rate
1970-01-01 08:00
Turkey’s Lira Slumps After a Smaller-Than-Expected Rate Rise
Turkey’s central bank delivered a significantly smaller interest-rate increase than anticipated, as policy makers embark on what they
1970-01-01 08:00
Turkey Lira Becoming a ‘Realistic Investment’ Once More, T. Rowe Says
After years of avoiding investing in Turkey’s volatile currency, Leonard Kwan is looking to trade the lira once
1970-01-01 08:00
‘Disappointed and Underwhelmed’: Traders Brace for Turkey Rates
The bond market’s big wager that Turkey will return to economic orthodoxy faces its first major test later
1970-01-01 08:00