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Putin says Russia a top oil producer, despite 'unfair' pressure
Putin says Russia a top oil producer, despite 'unfair' pressure
Economy
by  AFP

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that his country was still among the world's top oil producers, despite what he called "unfair" anti-competitive practices used against it. "Russia maintains its position as one of the leading oil producers, despite the use of unfair competition mechanisms against us," Putin said.

Greece lawmakers back plan to allow 13-hour workday
Greece lawmakers back plan to allow 13-hour workday
Economy
by  AFP

Greece's parliament on Thursday approved a government-backed bill allowing people to work 13-hour days, despite fierce objections from trade unions and opposition parties. The government insists that the 13-hour workday is optional, only affects the private sector and can only be applied up to 37 days a year.