Stories for 2005 , page 42

Wednesday, October 12th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Chile and EU sign “original” air agreement

Chile and the European Union signed an original air agreement by which all European carriers can operate between Chile and any EU member country, eliminating existing restrictions in bilateral agreements.

Wednesday, October 12th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Lula accused of having a “pact with the devil”

Brazilian vice-president and Defence Minister Jose Alencar accused President Lula da Silva of having signed a “pact with the devil” because of his insistence with the orthodox economic policies of former president Fernando Cardoso.

Wednesday, October 12th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Booming Chile hikes basic interest rate to 4,25%

In line with market expectations the Chilean Central Bank Council agreed Tuesday in its monthly meeting to increase the basic interest rate 25 points to 4,25%.

Wednesday, October 12th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Nicaraguan Congress approves free trade agreement

Nicaragua' National Assembly ratified Monday the free trade agreement between Central America, United States and the Dominican Republic, identified as CAFTA-RD.

Wednesday, October 12th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

President Lagos invites Prince Charles to Chile

Chilean President Ricardo Lagos asked Queen Elizabeth II that Prince Charles visit Chile in the near future.

Wednesday, October 12th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Busy fortnight at party conferences.

The Falkland's attendance at Labour and Conservative party conferences has been “very worthwhile”, according to Councillor Cheek.

Wednesday, October 12th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Falklands Loligo catches improve dramatically in 2005

A upsurge in the quantity of Loligo Squid caught within the Falkland Islands licensed fishing zone has given a welcome boost to the Islands economy.

Tuesday, October 11th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Record tourist season forecasts South Georgia

The numbers of tourists visiting South Georgia in the coming season is likely to rise substantially, according to local authorities. Twenty different ships are scheduled to complete 46 visits totalling between 3.800 and 5.200 visitors.

Tuesday, October 11th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

IMF praises Brazil's economic performance

Inspectors from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) praised Brazil's economic performance following a three-day inspection. The IMF applauded Brazil's low inflation and strong exports yesterday, but said the country now should reduce sky-high interest rates.

Tuesday, October 11th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

First names to succeed Fed chairman Greenspan

United States president George W. Bush will be naming the successor of Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan “as soon as possible” said Monday the White House spokesperson Scott McClellan.