If you need to send a parcel to Europe you could be worried about getting it there on time and in one piece, in which case you should definitely start using a courier for your Europe deliveries. Whether sending mail overseas is something you do regularly or you are simply sending a parcel to an international destination as a one off, finding the right delivery company to do it is very important. You want to know that your parcel is going to be in...more
The start of the 2011 Christmas season is well under way and soon it will be the time to do that last minute shopping. Christmas markets are famous throughout Europe and you can usually pick up something different. Today I want to give you some of my favorite markets to visit throughout Europe this festive season.Austria - Schnbrunn Christmas & New Year's MarketThis enchanting market will take place from the 19th of November to the 26 December....more
Although many people would take one look at Europe and turn away, Simon Davies, head of the event driven division at Cheyne Capital, sees a wealth of opportunities. As one of a team of nine for the European Event-Driven Fund, Davies is surprisingly upbeat about European merger and acquisition (M&A) activity."For us, I have always said we have never needed a large-cap M&A boom to be able to make money. Our fund is nimble enough to be able to invest in mid-cap M&A situations and credit as well, he explains.Performance of the fund, which returned a healthy 20.48% in 2010, is generated mainly by equity mid-cap and credit. While Davies admits M&A volumes are down significantly on pre-crisis levels, that drop in activity is mainly confined to the large-cap sector."We are running at around one investable M&A deal a week, which is low by historical standards but its okay for me. Mid-cap M&A is a sweet spot, much less arbitraged and especially so in todays environment, he says. "On a risk/reward basis, these are the best spreads I have seen in my 11 years of arbitrage and very few are taking advantage.The reasons for the lack of arbitrage, believes Davies is purely down to uncertainty. "The...more
Wood pellets industry, or biomass fuel is no longer new stuff in the world. As the price of fossil fuel is increasing and the global warming issue is severe, people are searching for a more economical and green energy. Undoubtedly speaking, biomass pellet is a perfect fuel for them with cost-effective and carbon-neutral quality. The need for pellet...more
Im sure you have seen numerous images of dragons throughout your life. However, do you know much about these legendary creatures? Well, the dragon is a creature with reptilian or serpentine traits and has appeared time and again in legends and myths. And since in most of the legends, dragons have an evil alignment, people mostly tend to think of...more
European countries have plenty to offer culturally, historically, artistically and even gastronomically, which also means there are an assortment of short city breaks to choose from. Whatever type of break you are seeking, whether it's a family retreat, a wild bachelor or hen weekend with friends, or simply a cultural experience that just can't be found back home, you'll get it here. Add a dash of Gaudi and Dali, some wonderful galleries, a hint of ancient monuments alongside avant garde buildings, classy accommodation, dazzling bars and restaurants, and top it all off with a stunning Mediterranean shoreline. The enchanting architecture designed by the Catalonian artist Antoni Gaudi feature some of the most important sights around the city, and tourists by the busload gather at the hill of Montjuic to take in the 360 degree views of the city which is a real treat. Take the Picasso walking tour and familiarise yourself with all his favourite places when he lived in the area for more than a decade, make sure to take in the Picasso Museum whilst out and visit the modernist Quatre Gats Cafe. All over the city you're guaranteed to be enthralled at the art galleries and structures that...more
There are really no more reasons to stay at home these days, not with regional airlines offering services to practically every European city you could want to visit. A holiday in one of these destinations doesn't have to burn a hole in your pocket,...more
If you would like to explore the great rivers of Europe then you may as well make sure you enjoy the countries they snake through as much as you can, if that is possible.The first great river which is worth exploring in my opinion is the Dnieper....more
A traditional banking model in a CEEC (Central and Eastern European Country) consisted of a central bank and several purpose banks, one dealing with individuals' savings and other banking needs, and another focusing on foreign financial activities,...more
(1888PressRelease) Hungary and Portugal both suffer credit downgrades.MIAMI, FL, November 25, 2011, Europe was hit with more downgrades yesterday as Standard & Poor downgraded both Hungary and Portugal's credit ratings to 'junk' level. Both Germany,...more
(1888PressRelease) Current prices offer perfect buying opportunity.MIAMI, FL, November 25, 2011, As gold prices were sliding, then edging back, in dollar terms, and the New York exchange was closed for Thanksgiving, gold actually gained in London due...more
Travelling to Europe during a school course is an ideal aid at helping to improve the students learning process. It has many other benefits explained in this article.School trips to Europe are ideal for various different subjects. They can be very...more