Category Archives: Business
Poland moves to block coal imports from Russia
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland's government decided Tuesday to block imports of coal from Russia, part of an overarching strategy to reduce energy dependence on Russia that gained new urgency after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Spain, Portugal emerge as ‘energy island’ in Europe’s crisis
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Amid the mayhem provoked in the world energy market by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Spain and Portugal have emerged in a strategically advantageous position as an “energy island” in Europe, with a relatively low reliance on
New York AG asks appeals court to enforce Trump subpoena
NEW YORK (AP) — New York's attorney general is asking a state appeals court to uphold a lower court ruling requiring former President Donald Trump to answer questions under oath after a civil investigation into his business practices uncovered evidence...
With war next door, EU is warned on cybersecurity gaps
BRUSSELS (AP) — As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine accelerates European Union defense cooperation, a watchdog said Tuesday that EU institutions face vulnerabilities on another front: cybersecurity. The
Georgia House panel backs referendum to legalize gambling
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia voters could decide in November whether they want to allow betting on sports and horse racing, as well casino gambling, under a proposed constitutional amendment advancing in the state House.
A list of Canadian companies cutting ties with Russia over invasion of Ukraine
A number of Canadian companies have suspended or moved to withdrawal from Russia following its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Here is a partial list of those firms: Alberta Investment Management Corp. — Alberta investment manager says it will divest a...
EU regulator starts reviewing Spanish COVID vaccine booster
MADRID (AP) — The European Union's drug regulator said Tuesday it has begun an accelerated review process for an experimental coronavirus vaccine booster made by the Spanish company Hipra.
EXPLAINER: What would paying for natural gas in rubles mean?
BERLIN (AP) — Europe's already high gas prices have gyrated since Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans to have importers pay for Russian natural gas in rubles instead of dollars and euros.
Nova Scotia tables deficit budget with major health-care spending boost for 2022-23
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s Progressive Conservative government is forecasting a $506.2-million deficit in its first budget as it focuses on an election campaign pledge to spend heavily on the province's ailing health system. The $13.2-billion budget for t...
After Russian forces pull back, a shattered town breathes
TROSTYANETS, Ukraine (AP) — The bodies of two Russian soldiers lie abandoned in the woods. Ukrainian forces piled atop a tank flash victory signs. Dazed people line up amid charred buildings to reach for aid. These are the sights in
