Risk
Public properties being sold for a fraction of their actual value
Public properties, including real estate assets, are very often sold for extremely low prices, as the political risk factor supersedes even the crucial financial risk that comes with investing in Greece.
What are the most dangerous jobs in the world? (video)
Let’s be honest, most of us would prefer to not work a day or night job. We would probably like to lounge and relax without a care in the world and just enjoy the good things in life. But, that’s not how the world works, unfortunately, as those bills have to be paid somehow.
6.5 magnitude earthquake hits Tonga in Pacific Ocean
A powerful earthquake measuring 6.4 magnitude struck 572 kilometres (355 miles) beneath the earth’s surface on Friday about 340 kilometres west of the South Pacific island nation of Tonga, the United States Geological Survey reported. There was no indication of a tsunami warning according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre. The temblor was revised down from an initial reading of 6.5.
Sea of risks failing to calm troubled Turkish economy
Turkey might have finally emerged from elections with a single-party government, but the economic waters are set to remain choppyAfter the Nov. 1 elections, the markets enjoyed tranquility. The fluctuating and swinging mode had given way to a less turbulent climate; it seemed so but then the plane shooting incident erupted with Russia.
France, Spain more dangerous than Greece for tourists
The recent terrorist attack in Tunisia, which led to the death of at least 30 British tourists, has left many holiday makers cautious about what destinations are the safest to travel to without fearing for their lives. The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) released data, including a map that shows the threat zone levels in colors.
Markets not buying Turkey's domestic political risks yet
Markets have not yet bought the risks that may emerge from the uncertainty of the domestic political process.
Powerful 7.8 quake shakes Japan
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the Japanese coast Saturday, geologists said, shaking buildings in Tokyo and setting off car alarms, an AFP correspondent reported.
Despite the huge power of the quake, there was no risk of a tsunami, The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre reported.
- Read more about Powerful 7.8 quake shakes Japan
- Log in to post comments
Balkans Features Low on Global Terrorism Map
A global risk map shows countries in the Balkan region have only a low to medium risk of terrorist attacks.
Launched on Wednesday by Aon Risk Solutions, a leading global risk management groups, in partnership with the Risk Advisory Group, the map provides insight for businesses aiming to reduce their exposure to risk.
- Read more about Balkans Features Low on Global Terrorism Map
- Log in to post comments
Workplace accidents skyrocketing in Turkey
The number of workplace accidents skyrocketed in 2013 by 291 percent from the previous year to 191,389, according to the Mechanical Engineers Unit of Turkey's Chamber of Architects and Engineers' (TMMOB) latest work safety report, which is issued every two years.
- Read more about Workplace accidents skyrocketing in Turkey
- Log in to post comments
Quake sows panic in Papua New Guinea, tsunami threat passes
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off Papua New Guinea on May 5, sending frightened residents fleeing from their homes, but a threatened tsunami passed without incident, seismologists said.