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Venice carnival hit by recession

Reuters — 9 Feb 2010 11:26:53 +0000

The Venice carnival is feeling the pinch of the economic crisis with a reduced budget and fewer tourists than normal who want to spend less on their stay.

Hungarian entrepreneur defies odds

Reuters — 8 Feb 2010 08:22:09 +0000

A Hungarian petrol station owner fights to keep his 74-year-old family business independent.

Rare black-eyed Freud for sale

Reuters — 5 Feb 2010 07:44:06 +0000

A rare self-portrait of Lucian Freud is expected to fetch around 3-4 million pounds at auction on February 10.

Greek tax strike closes tax office

Reuters — 4 Feb 2010 14:27:37 +0000

Greek tax officials protest over the government decision to cut their supplemental wages in a two day strike which has closed tax offices

Honda celebrates Q3 profits

Reuters — 3 Feb 2010 13:02:10 +0000

Honda Motor Co lifts its annual guidance far beyond market expectations after quarterly profits are the strongest in a year and a half.

McDonalds marks 20 yrs in Russia

Reuters — 2 Feb 2010 11:44:54 +0000

Twenty years after the first McDonalds opened in Moscow, Russians still queue for hamburgers.

New website helps needy Hungarians

Reuters — 1 Feb 2010 12:36:47 +0000

A number of Hungarian websites offering free goods to help those hit by the recession are proving popular.

Toyota recalls spread to Europe

Reuters — 29 Jan 2010 15:36:51 +0000

The Japanese car maker Toyota is to recall millions of cars across Europe due to an accelerator fault and its rival Honda has also announced a mass car recall .

Silverstone races clock for MotoGP

Reuters — 28 Jan 2010 17:13:16 +0000

The UK's most celebrated race track is on course to be ready for its MotoGP debut in March, according to Silverstone's managing director appearing at a preview event for the upcoming MotoGP 09/10 video game.

French firemen protest working hours

Reuters — 27 Jan 2010 18:03:20 +0000

French firemen have staged a noisy protest outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels over controversial working hours legislation.

Airstream, making caravanning cool

Reuters — 29 Sep 2009 11:57:20 +0100

Airstream, the ultimate in trailer flash and symbol of American mobility has been redesigned for Europe's roads, bringing a new cool to caravanning.

Solvay sells drugs unit to Abbott

Reuters — 28 Sep 2009 16:32:14 +0100

Belgian drugs, chemicals and plastics maker, Solvay to sell its drugs unit to U.S. company Abbott Laboratories

UK celebrates design amid gloom

Reuters — 22 Sep 2009 17:25:10 +0100

British clothing designer Paul Smith is recognised with 2009 London Design Medal as part of the seventh annual London Design Festival.

Seedcamp start ups get serious

Reuters — 21 Sep 2009 19:06:58 +0100

The third edition of the technology competition aimed at fostering European technology entrepreneurs through mentoring and funding is more business-focussed than in years past.

Buyers prepare for Fashion Week

Reuters — 17 Sep 2009 12:56:47 +0100

London Fashion Week celebrates its 25th year, but buyers are still erring on the side of caution when it comes to spending.

Jaeger eyes emerging markets

Reuters — 16 Sep 2009 11:40:40 +0100

Jaeger's chief executive, Belinda Earl, says new shops could open in North America and Russia.

Lehman victims fight on

Reuters — 14 Sep 2009 11:34:45 +0100

One year after a group of British investors discovered that supposedly safe retirement funds were tied to Lehman Brothers, the fight for compensation goes on.

Bridal chic comes cheap

Reuters — 11 Sep 2009 10:43:49 +0100

When Isla D'Aubigny saved thousands of pounds by buying her wedding dress from an online designer second-hand clothes agency, her husband was so pleased he bought the company.

Men flirt with jewellery again

Reuters — 10 Sep 2009 14:27:41 +0100

Jewellery designers in London bring on the bling for men.