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Germany’s Frankfurt Airport is addressing major difficulties with its security control process that have meant extensive wait times for passengers, leading to frequent complaints as well as passengers missing flights.

 Many passengers at Frankfurt Airport have had to wait for more than 50 minutes during security controls, said Arina Freitag-Terpsma, senior vice president of aviation commercial affairs at Fraport – the German transport company that operates Frankfurt Airport.…

Olivier Jankovec, director general of Airport Council International (ACI) Europe, has called on the European Commission and larger European Union (EU) member states to work harder in increasing airport capacity within Europe. Speaking to Jane’s Airport Review at the ACI Airport Economics & Finance conference held in London on March 12-14, he warned that if capacity is not expanded significantly, the EU’s much vaunted Single European Sky (SES) initiative may not come to fruition.…

BUDGET airlines have a major impact on airport expansion or contraction across Europe, but their importance can be particularly pronounced in countries towards the east, whose economies are still catching up with the west of the continent.

Even in Poland, which avoided recession since the financial collapse of 2008, some airports have asked city and regional governments for help when they cannot attract enough trade – in one recent instance following a decision by Ryanair to cut routes.…

INFORMATION services company Experian has concluded that British urban centre residents are being increasingly targeted by identity thieves and fraudsters. In its fifth annual Fraudscape report, written with UK fraud prevention service CIFAS, Experian said fraudsters had moved away from a strong 2009 focus on affluent UK households, especially in the suburbs or semi-rural locations.…

The corporate logo of a white cross on a red shield is instantly and unmistakably the mark of every adventurous schoolboy’s favourite gadget. But while Victorinox is renowned for its Swiss Army Knives, it is now bringing the same commitment of quality to ranges of functional and fashionable clothing that make the most of innovative materials.…

Turkey’s automotive market grew strongly in 2013, driven by strong economic growth and a government incentive scheme designed to boost investments in the sector. However, high taxes are limiting growth and imports still dominate the market.

According to data from Turkey’s Automotive Manufacturers Association (OSD – Otomotiv Sanayii Dernegi), the passenger car and light commercial vehicle market grew 9.7% in 2013, with total sales reaching 853,378, compared with 777,761 in 2012.…

The use of smart phone and tablet apps looks set to become increasingly important in the coaching sector over the coming years. New apps are emerging designed to help coaches and clients during sessions; apps that offer clients a ‘coach in your pocket;’ and a range of self-coaching apps.…

ETHIOPIA, whose large economy grew 8.5% in 2012, is cracking down on corruption. Ed Mckenna, reports from Addis Ababa.

LAST year saw Ethiopian authorities make their biggest move against corruption in more than 10 years, leading to the arrests of more than 50 high profile citizens, including government officials, businessmen and even a minister.…

THE CARIBBEAN is maybe the most culturally diverse region in the world and this has been reflected in its colourful, tasty and varied cuisine. So it is no surprise that the region’s confectionery sector is innovative, drawing on unusual combinations of ingredients that create tasty products that could serve as inspiration for companies around the world.…

EUROPEAN accountants are looking to the negotiations for a free trade agreement between the USA and the European Union (EU) with the hope that it will make it easier for them to switch shores of the Atlantic to practice their profession.…