Athens urged to import generic drugs
US-based lobby group wants Greek health minister to authorise use of cheaper versions from India and Canada for 10% of the European price FT.com – European companies…
Deripaska hits out over Russia’s ills
Rusal chief blames Russia’s big banks and monetary authorities for the high interest rates that are sapping business confidence FT.com – European companies…
Debt continues to tarnish Rusal’s prospects
Despite hammering out an agreement on dividends, sustained low aluminium prices will leave the Russian group vulnerable FT.com – European companies…
Screen grab: Pressure on big internet groups
France has been accused of inhibiting the digital economy but is not alone in its attempt to get web companies to pay their share for content and network services. By…
Danish pension fund in Death Row protest
Doctors’ pension fund offloads stake in Hospira over drug group’s failure to prevent medicines being used in the execution of Death Row prisoners FT.com – European companies…
Week in review, March 16
Chevron steps on gas down under; UBS reveals Orcel payment; Ocado lifted by Morrison talks; and Renault and Iberia make headway with unions FT.com – European companies…
Platts to change pricing rules for Brent
Platts and Royal Dutch Shell, two primary sources for crude oil prices, plan to introduce changes to the way they calculate the numbers FT.com – European companies…
Turkish Airlines orders 82 Airbus jets
Ambitious operator has an option for 35 more as part of a rapid expansion drive for the carrier, which flies to 219 cities in 98 countries FT.com – European companies…
Banks scrap foreign currency mortgages
Wealthy borrowers who tried to profit from lower interest rates abroad have been hit by rising repayments as the value of the pound has slid FT.com – European companies…
Hollande wants right to ‘cultural exception’
France is demanding that a system designed to limit foreign television and music on its airwaves not be discussed in a broader transatlantic trade pact FT.com – European companies…
