Aircraft manufacturers are unhappy that fewer Germans are being fired Workers at three French factories of the aircraft manufacturing concern Airbus (two in Saint-Nazaire and one in Nantes) yesterday held a four-hour strike to protest against layoffs planned by the administration of the European industrial giant. A demonstration against these measures, part of the Power 8 recovery plan, took place in front of Airbus headquarters in Toulouse.

Gazprom received long-term access to the Ukrainian market Gazprom and Naftogaz of Ukraine, having so far failed to come to a comprehensive agreement on the gas supply system due to political games in Kiev, began to implement the tactics of “small things” . Two weeks ago, the management of the Ukrainian concern signed a contract for the purchase of gas in 2008 with the former trader - RosUkrEnergo, which Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko wanted to eliminate from the gas chain.

Parsons dance company reached Moscow Parsons dance company has existed for twenty years, but it came to Russia for the first time on tour - our producers found such shows either too expensive or not in format.

"A Just Russia" will hold a congress to search for a place in the new political field Today the congress of the A Just Russia party will be held at the State Kremlin Palace. As its leader, Speaker of the Federation Council Sergei Mironov noted, “a new stage will begin in the political biography of our party after the congress.

The Minister of Industry and Science of the Perm Territory asked to resign almost immediately after his appointment In the Perm region, where the government changed a month and a half ago , resignations of high-ranking officials are already beginning. The resignation letter was written by the regional minister of industry, innovation and science, Vladimir Tserlyukevich. By the end of the week, it will be reviewed by Governor Oleg Chirkunov, whose vacation is ending. Mr.

Deutsche Bank found a dishonest trader The prosecutor's office is again showing increased attention to Germany's largest financial institution, Deutsche Bank . This time, the attention of financial detectives from Frankfurt am Main was attracted by a bank employee who is suspected of using insider information in transactions with shares of IKB Deutsche Industriebank.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development calculated the demographic effect of the introduction of maternity capital The national fertility stimulation program initiated by President Vladimir Putin has already given the country a whole generation of younger brothers and sisters.

CLUBS Paul Anka (Canada) The popularity of Paul Anka was little affected by the rapid changes in musical trends and styles. Anka's element is a simple lyrical song with a clear and beautiful melody that attracts millions of people. “B1 Maximum” , April 25, 21.00. London Calling: The Rakes (UK). This London foursome is one of the brightest and most fashionable bands on the British rock scene.

The Russian National Orchestra and Mikhail Pletnev completed their Philharmonic subscription By publicly declaring his abandonment of piano concerts and completely concentrating on working with the RNO, Mikhail Pletnev gave himself and this group a rather tough test: almost never before had the orchestra played so much new music. First, a monographic program of Mendelssohn's works burst out, then the operatic and symphonic Wagner and the late Mahler.

Germany was introduced to the investment potential of the Southern Federal District German Economics Minister Michael Gloss plans to arrive in Sochi by the end of April. He will bring with him several dozen German entrepreneurs, who will be shown the sites of future Olympic construction and invited to take part in investments.

Tomorrow in Moscow, Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda will discuss issues of the peace treaty and territorial demarcation with Russian President Vladimir Putin and President-elect Dmitry Medvedev.

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A fine anticyclone has finally settled in the European territory of Russia. The last working day of the week and weekends will delight residents with sun and warmth. Mostly no precipitation is expected in the northwestern region; on Friday the air will warm up to +8...+13оС, on the weekend up to +11...+16оС. In the center of Russia, sunny and warm weather will remain without precipitation, during the day +10...+16оС, at Easter +12...+18оС.

Israel wants to reach an agreement with Syria Syrian President Bashar al-Assad yesterday confirmed rumors about the possible signing of an agreement with Israel on the return of the Golan Heights. In an interview with the Qatari newspaper Al-Watan, he said that the Israelis conveyed proposals to Damascus through Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan. “Attempts at cooperation between Syria and Israel resumed after the Israeli aggression in Lebanon in 2006 .

Russia and Georgia were satisfied with the UN Security Council An emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, held on Thursday night Moscow time and dedicated to Russian-Georgian relations, unexpectedly satisfied both sides, although the Security Council did not make any decisions.