The continuing slump in the Bangladesh capital market managed to push the Dhaka Stock Exchange general index (DGEN) below the 4000-point mark. Dhaka. 1st February, 2012
Youghal’s reputation as ‘Ireland’s Finest Coastal Resort’ will be significantly enhanced with the completion of the first phase of the long-anticipated 2000mm-wide mobility-disabled acc...
A few thousand people visit the Yuexiu flower market on the first night of business, shoppers were there for holiday flowers and decorations for the Chinese New Year. Guangzhou, China. ...
Unidentified vendors sell vegetables, fruits and fish at the crowded Chalai market, the biggest market in the capital city of Kerala. Trivandrum. 2nd December 2011
The FITUR 2012 tourism trade fair opened with news of a reported 8% increase in tourists visiting Spain in 2011. Disappointment was expressed at the absence of an official stand from Fr...
The HSBC Galle Literary Festival kicked off with a pre-opening press conference held at the Barefoot Gallery and Cafe in the heart of Colombo City. Sri Lanka. 17th January 2012
Opening of Damien Hirst's 'The Complete Spot Paintings 1986-2011' at the Rome's Gagosian Gallery as a part of a worldwide exhibition of 25 years of spot paintings. I...
President Arroyo speaks about how she grew the outsourcing industry from 2,000 jobs in 2001 to over 500,000 jobs by 2010, and revenues grew from $24 million to $7 billion USD during the...
Behind the first sex toys trade website in Turkey, a secular country ruled by an Islamist government is a woman. The online business of adult toys initiated by Ozlem Erkan (38) has reac...
The Dame District Christmas market has opened for the lead up to Christmas. A family friendly atmosphere has been created with Food and Drink stalls mixed in with arts and crafts vendor...
The 7Up Winter Wonderland has attracted thousands of people. The event features carnival rides, an ice rink, and a Christmas market as well as other family entertainment. Ireland. 18th ...
The Gaza Strip is undergoing a ‘construction boom’ as unprecedented quantities of cement, aggregate and iron are reaching the enclave through the underground tunnels from Egypt. Palesti...
Following the installation of four new giant canopy covers, Temple Bar's Meeting House Square is set to reopen. The first public event at the venue will be the popular Temple Bar f...
Davy Keo recounts her life and the brutality inflicted on her family by the Khmer Rouge regime in 1970's Cambodia as three of Pol Pot's ageing Khmer Rouge top commanders face ...
One of Britain's best selling artists Kerry Darlington has opened a new workshop to keep up with demand for her work, and will open a new studio. Wales. 5th December 2011
The general index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has continued to drop following a fluctuation in the first hour of trading, prompting more street protests. Bangladesh. 5th December ...
The Merchant Association of Tripura staged a strike over retail sector reform. Around five traders belonging to 10,000 traders' bodies across the country are participating in the s...
Oldham's public sector workers hold a 1000-strong march on 30th November to protest against the government's attack on their pensions and living standards. United Kingdom. 30t...
Winter Wonderland opened its doors for the 5th year in Hyde Park. The fun park is expected to have attract over two million visitors by the time it closes in the New Year. United Kingdo...
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