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Why Sherlock Holmes is stupid

The FINANCIAL -- It has been countless decades since the pale inhabitant of 221B Baker Street with his charcoal hair, infamous hat and unrivalled deductive skills, used to reign supreme and defend the title of the brightest detective, inspiring youth all around the world and being run as one of the most successful fictional franchises ever ...

EU helps to improve food safety, animal health and welfare in Ukraine

The FINANCIAL -- Under the EU–Ukraine Association Agreement, Ukrainian food manufacturers are required to introduce safety control procedures based on the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point ...

41% Say U.S. Should Do More to Help Iranian Protesters

The FINANCIAL -- A sizable number of Americans want to get involved in the pro-democracy protests in Iran, but they’re doubtful the protests will lead to meaningful change. Most suspect, however, ...

Americans Are Less Supportive of Plastic Bag Ban

The FINANCIAL -- States and localities throughout the country are debating whether to outlaw the use of disposable plastic bags, even as Americans nationwide appear less agreeable to the ...

EBRD and EU help Moldovan furniture maker explore new markets

The FINANCIAL -- For Neli Rotaru, a typical working day is filled with both creativity and rigorous ...

Adjara Group is putting Kokhta-Mitarbi on the map with Rooms Hotel Kokhta

The FINANCIAL -- Being amidst the trendiest in Georgia, Adjara Group’s brand keeps expanding at an extraordinary pace. Just a few weeks ago the company opened it’s latest addition - new Rooms ...

Turkish foreign minister calls for Georgia's NATO membership

Turkey’s foreign minister called on Thursday for the enlargement of NATO and the addition of Georgia to the organization.“I don’t understand why we have not invited Georgia or we haven’t ...

Growth prospects of the East and South Asia regions have weakened, amid persistent trade tensions and policy uncertainty: UN report

The FINANCIAL - Given persistently high trade tensions and policy uncertainty, the growth outlook of East and South Asia has weakened, according to the United Nations World Economic Situation and ...