NEWS | Wednesday, 12 December 2007

Investments Ministry: Government’s policy on surcharge revision ‘not set in stone’
The Government has denied any suggestions of a u-turn for political convenience in its decision to change its policy about the revision of the surcharge rates after three years from once every two months to a seven-month revision period.>>

Libya to buy France’s super jet fighter
Libya became the first foreign state to buy France’s latest super fighter jet, a French official said on Tuesday, fuelling criticism of President Nicolas Sarkozy for putting business before human rights.>>

European Stocks drop, led by Nokia; Volkswagen, Royal Bank fall
The General Retailers and Traders Union (GRTU) said that a study conducted among its members showed that Government-induced costs are leading to an increase in the cost of living.>>

German confidence at 15-year low

Black gets 6 and a half years

EURES forum on mobility among disabled workers

Decision to retain surcharge rate for next seven months dismissed