Credit card on own conditions
Have you ever been angry over a bank advertisement? Or did you notice that the interest rates indicated in the contract were four times higher than in the advertisement? A Russian dealt creatively with such a matter and a court even agreed with him.
Appeal to save Syria’s archaeological heritage
The General Director of Antiquities and Museums at Syria’s Ministry of Culture asks the international community, UNESCO and the neighbouring countries to actively help preserve the cultural treasures of the country.
Byzantine Church in Turkey re-converted to mosque
One of the most eminent Byzantine monuments on Turkish soil, a thirteenth century’s church, recently has been converted to a mosque. Although mosaics and wall paintings have been covered they are threatened by damage. And, unfortunately, this is no unique case!
Degussa acquires precious metals dealer SilviOr
Degussa Goldhandel (Gold Trade Group) is expanding its product portfolio with immediate effect in the field of precious metals storage with the acquisition of the precious metals dealer, SilviOr GmbH, of Würzburg.
Jane Austen inflames passion
The Bank of England decided that Jane Austen will feature on a new banknote after the only woman would be substituted by Sir Winston Churchill. Women who had suggested and supported this decision received threats on Twitter. Now Police is investigating.
Canadian Government strives to keep Cent for Themselves
Canada stopped minting its penny in May 2012. The coin is being recalled, but it is also still technically legal tender. Since the coin remains as legal tender it continues to be illegal for anyone other than the Royal Canadian Mint to melt it. A monopoly which is being challenged.
Andorra has chosen designs for new euro circulation coins
The Principality of Andorra plans to issue circulation euro coins from January 1, 2014. After a competition the chosen designs are to be approved by the European Commision. The coins will be minted at the Spanish and French Mints.
Austrian Mint top managers accused of corruption
Top managers of the Austrian National Bank and its subsidiaries comprising the Austrian Mint are among others accused of having concluded, between 2005 and 2011, international contracts concerning the production of banknotes and coins by bribery. Impending payments amount of several millions.
No good signal for unity in the EMU
This was a reader’s letter published in the German newspaper ‘Oberhessische Presse’ in Marburg on June 3, 2013. It referred to an article discussing the possible elimination of the 1 and 2 cent coins.
Crane Co. Reports Conditional Clearance of MEI Acquisition by the European Commission
Crane Co., a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products, said the European Commission cleared the pending acquisition of MEI Conlux Holdings under certain conditions.