Algeria's ruling party is eyeing a landslide victory in local elections tomorrow, with numerous opposition groups warning of fraud in a poll that could struggle to mobilise a disaffected electorate. … leggi l'articolo intero
The foreign ministry's envoy, Azimov, told on wednesday that if the EU fails to deliver on its promise of visa liberalisation by the end of 2013, "Russia will be making conclusions from this" and that, starting from December, foreign flight crews on Russian-bound flights would require visas. … leggi l'articolo intero
The Constituent Assembly has begun its final session in the headquarters of the Shura Council (upper house of parliament) to vote on the draft constitution, that will then be handed to President Morsi and put to nationwide popular referendum. … leggi l'articolo intero
Ratings company Standard and Poor's on Tuesday said it lowered the long-term ratings on OTP Bank and its unit OTP Mortgage Bank to 'BB' from 'BB+', in line with a downgrade of Hungary's sovereign rating on Friday. … leggi l'articolo intero
Libyan Prime Minister Zidan announced that all deputy ministers of the former interim government of Abdurrahim el-Keib have been relieved of their duties. … leggi l'articolo intero
Hungary's parliament approved late Monday a shake-up of the electoral system that critics say is a cynical attempt by Prime Minister Viktor Orban to boost his chances of winning another term in 2014. … leggi l'articolo intero
Defense minister says he has been considering quitting for some time, but Operation Pillar of Defense delayed his decision; will remain in position until new government is formed following elections. … leggi l'articolo intero