ελληνικό φόρουμ - από το 1997

Flags across Germany flew at half-mast and much of the nation watched on television as a memorial service was held in Duisburg for the victims of the Love Parade music festival, in which 21 people were crushed to death and 500 injured.

Nokia Siemens Networks is talking to several buyout firms about a potential cash infusion of at least $1 billion in exchange for a minority stake.

Royal Bank of Scotland Group is likely to announce two asset sales worth up to a total of $6.71 billion as early as Tuesday, as it continues efforts to shrink its balance sheet.

The government's point man for the Gulf oil spill said there has been a delay in a procedure that will help stop the gusher for good, while BP's incoming CEO suggested cleanup efforts could be scaled back.

Tycoon Li Ka-shing's $9.1 billion acquisition of three U.K. power grids from Electricite de France will give him control of about a quarter of the country's power distribution.

The EU is preparing to investigate whether U.S. biodiesel producers are routing their product to Europe through third countries in order to avoid tariffs imposed on U.S. shipments last year.

PPR said restructuring efforts and a pickup in luxury consumption helped its net profit more than double.

Greek truckers decided to continue a crippling, five-day strike that has led to widespread fuel shortages and further dented the country's image in the midst of summer tourist season.

Italy's speaker of the lower house rejected a call by Prime Minister Berlusconi to resign, as the stand-off between the two former allies threw the government into crisis.

Pakistan's military spy chief has canceled a trip to the U.K. after Prime Minister Cameron made remarks about Pakistan's role in sponsoring terrorism.

Audi reported its first-half net profit nearly doubled and said it is looking for strong growth in China and the U.S.

Consumer confidence slumped to the lowest level in 11 months in July, raising fears the economy could fall back into recession, a monthly survey released by polling firm GfK NOP showed.

British Airways and Virgin Atlantic signaled that the pace of recovery is picking up after one of the toughest economic downturns in decades.

Gangsters, drug dealers and money launderers -- fans of the €500 note -- are playing their part to shore up the stability of the euro zone, Stephen Fidler writes.

Most global airlines have had a tough few years, but Turkish Airlines has never made so much money.

The euro zone's inflation rate jumped to a 20-month high, but with unemployment near a 12-year peak, the ECB is unlikely to tighten monetary policy anytime soon.

EDF said first-half net profit halved, but the company raised its earnings forecast for the full year on increased aircraft deliveries and an improved exchange rate.

French tire maker Michelin said it swung to profit in the first half of 2010 as demand rebounded on a recovery in the auto industry.

Telecommunications-equipment maker Alcatel-Lucent reported a second-quarter net loss on Friday, but confirmed its full-year forecast.

French oil major Total posted a 43% increase in second-quarter net profit, boosted by stronger production, higher oil prices and a stronger dollar.