Economy

A Greek national flag flutters atop the parliament building in Athens A Greek law forcing employers to seek government approval for mass layoffs is too vague and violates European Union …

The World Bank has agreed to lend Zambia more than $100 million to reduce environmental health risks in polluted mining areas and support economic diversification. Mining is a major contributor …

Iran has finalized an agreement with Airbus to acquire 100 jetliners, the first of which is tentatively expected to be delivered in mid-January, a senior official said on Dec. 19. …

Lufthansa and German pilots’ union Vereinigung Cockpit have agreed to mediated talks to resolve a row over contracts dating back to 2012, averting the threat of further strikes for a …

People make their way next to the headquarters of Bank of Greece in central Athens, Greece, October 30, 2015 The Greek economy will expand by 2.5 per cent next year …

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen arrives to hold a news conference following day two of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting in Washington The US Federal Reserve raised interest …

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday presented a record 7.298 trillion naira ($23.97 billion) budget for 2017 to lawmakers, which he said was an increase of 20.4 percent on last …

A re-balancing of world oil markets could occur in the first half of next year if production cuts by OPEC and other producers are implemented, International Energy Agency (IEA) chief …

Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Christine Lagarde reacts before the start of her trial about a state payout in 2008 to a French businessman, at the courts in …

Anti-austerity protesters burn a euro note during a demonstration outside the European Union (EU) offices in Athens, Greece Greece’s debt crisis has made its population the unhappiest not only in …