Turkish energy company Karpowership has donated 200 bags of rice and 200 bags of sugar to dozens of needy families in Gambia on Thursday. The bags contained 50 kilograms (110 pounds) of rice and 25 kilograms (55 pounds) of sugar. Karpowership is an energy company that started its operation in Gambia about three weeks ago supplying the country’s energy company with 36 megawatts. “We are committed to the development of the communities in which we operate,” Yankuba Mamburay, the project manager of the company, said as he handed over the food items to various recipients. Also part of the benefactors were various boarding schools most of which are Quran recitation centers. Mamburay said the energy company is also working on extending similar help to the country’s fishing sector and schools. … [Read more...] about Turkish energy company gives food aid in Gambia
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New Armenia government grants customs duty exemption to tycoon MP’s textile company
YEREVAN. – During its Cabinet session on Friday, the government granted import customs duty exemption to the textile company that belongs to the family of former ruling Republican Party of Armenia MP, oligarch Samvel Aleksanyan. Artsvik Minasyan, the Minister of Economic Development and Investments, submitted the respective draft decision to the Cabinet meeting. As per the decision, this import customs duty exemption will be granted to the said company within the framework of the “investment program being implemented in the top domain.” To note, however, the National Security Service of Armenia recently exposed a large tax evasion scheme at the supermarket chain stores belonging to Aleksanyan’s family. Armenia News - NEWS.am ! This text available in Հայերեն and Русский Print … [Read more...] about New Armenia government grants customs duty exemption to tycoon MP’s textile company
German companies satisfied with the business environment
BBJ Friday, June 1, 2018, 09:45 German companies operating in Central and Eastern Europe are satisfied with the economic situation, according to a recent study conducted by the German Chamber of Industry and Trade (DUIHK). More than 1,600 managers participated to the survey. Given the strong economic growth, the outlooks for the national economy, the sector and the company in particular have improved in all countries in the region, according to the 1,698 respondents who participated to the study, a press release sent to Budapest Business Journal says. On a regional level, the current economic situation and the outlooks for this year have not been this high since the period preceding the crisis in 2007. The respondents estimate that the strong GDP growth, between 3% and 7% in the region will remain this year. Based on the high domestic and foreign demand, German companies are planning more investment and more hirings in most of the countries. However, there are problems … [Read more...] about German companies satisfied with the business environment
Azerbaijan’s public broadcasting company elects new director general
Trend: Azerbaijan’s Public TV and Radio Broadcasting Company has elected Balakishi Gasimov as its new director general, the National Television and Radio Council of Azerbaijan said in a message June 1. Gasimov was elected during the company’s meeting on June 1 for a period of four years. --- Follow us on Twitter @AzerNewsAz … [Read more...] about Azerbaijan’s public broadcasting company elects new director general
New dance company dazzles in show
Review: Acosta DanzaTheatre Royal, NorwichCuban Carlos Acosta is one of the finest dancers of his generation and, upon retirement a couple of years ago, looked to set up his own dance company.The result is Acosta Danza, a group of around 12 dancers from Cuba. They are young, powerful and clearly inspired by their boss.The company was only formed last September and Norwich is one of their first dates but they ooze confidence and professionalism as they tackle five separate pieces.All combine both contemporary and classical dance, and reflect aspects of Cuban culture - the folk music, for example. They are performed on a stripped back stage, with nothing to divert your attention from the dancing.The opening piece, The Crossing Over Niagara, is a two-hander which shows intense control and athleticism while Acosta himself takes part in another duet, Mermaid, where we get a taste of his immense and charismatic talents.My favourite was the final number, Twelve, and the dancers look like they … [Read more...] about New dance company dazzles in show