Far from being all bad news for Africa, the global financial crisis is a chance to wean the continent from aid that has only entrenched poverty, a former World Bank economist has said

Tshwane is one of six metropolitan areas in South Africa, with an economy built upon providing an attractive base for government, financial and business services

Despite the continuing boom in India’s economy, profits continue to elude its vast banking sector

A number of EU foreign ministers have urged Iran to stop jamming European satellite transmissions

In Cyprus the fact that once again reconciliation talks seem to be going nowhere should surprise no-one familiar with the thorny complexities of the island’s problem, or the long, bitter memories of this island’s inhabitants

Croatia may complete EU entry talks but it risks stagnation unless it starts implementing reforms

Ireland’s famous pubs and pints are reeling from their worst year yet, a report has found

The collapse of the Dutch government over troops in Afghanistan will distance the country from its neighbours

France could miss out on more multi-billion dollar deals to build new nuclear power plants

Eastern Germany’s economy is closing the gap with the West, but is suffering from high unemployment

The Bulgarian government is likely to begin a privatisation programme of its state hospitals this year

Niedersachsen is the state of wind energy: 5,102 wind turbines producing more than 6,000 megawatts