Solomon confirmed as new Goldman Sachs CEO
Goldman Sachs has announced the appointment of a new CEO, who will take over on October 1. The news comes on a day of glad tidings for the mega-bank, which…
Thyssenkrupp in turmoil over future plans
When it comes to venerable German business institutions, the industrial giant Thyssenkrupp is something of a poster boy. The Essen-based company is in turmoil though, as disagreements over job losses…
Riot Days: Pussy Riot’s acts of defiance
Four members of the feminist punk group have been sentenced to 15 days in prison after a pitch invasion during the World Cup final in Russia. We look at some…
Getting a medal in Tokyo Olympics is difficult, but not impossible, Mediterranean Games are more precious: Meshraf
Dina Alaa El-din Wafiq Meshref is a gold champion who managed to win many local, African, and international championships with Egypt’s first team and Al Ahly. The last medal she…
How Chinese equestrian sports are profiting from German know-how
Germany's strong ties to China go beyond the world of business. For years, Ludger Beerbaum and the German Equestrian Federation have been working to develop equestrian sports in China.It all…
Despite ongoing critics, press, media law officially passed
State of division appeared between members of council of Press Syndicate regarding amendments approved by parliament
Parliamentarians reject law, hashtag created to criticise ‘selling Egyptian nationality’
Mohamed Badrawy, a member of the parliament's economic committee, explained that the bill to hand Egyptian nationality to foreigners is divided in terms of residence to four categories: foreigners with…
Best countries to start business in: US, Switzerland, Japan on list
Connectedness to rest of world, availability of a skilled, educated workforce, developed infrastructure, a well-developed legal framework, easy access to capital are all important factors in country to start a…
A bit of the Greek islands in the heart of historic Athens
The idyllic district of Anafiotika was constructed on the northeastern side of the hill leading up to the ancient Acropolis, and its 100-odd, tile-roofed houses are as old as the…
Protecting the cotton-top tamarin and its Colombian habitat
The cotton-top tamarin is famous for its distinctive appearance but the animal is under threat. A long-running project aims to save it and its habitat in the tropical forests of…