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ISS warns of disruption as Belgian national strike called for Monday 15 December 2014

Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), the world’s leading maritime services provider, is advising that Belgian trade unions have called a national strike for Monday. The strike, which will commence at midnight on 14 December and will continue through to midnight on 15 December, has been called by national unions to protest against new measures being taken by the Belgian …

World Diamond Council concludes 2014 Annual General Meeting in Antwerp, pledges support for Ebola-affected countries and dealing with issues raised by FATF

  The 2014 Annual General Meeting of the World Diamond Council in session in Antwerp. ANTWERP: OCTOBER 31, 2014 – The World Diamond Council (WDC)  has concluded its 2014 Annual General Meeting in Antwerp, Belgium, during which the WDC members considered and discussed a range of issues associated with the role played by industry within …

36th World Diamond Congress concludes in Antwerp

Discussions of sister organizations headlined by concerns about industry financing, transparency and compliance issues, synthetic diamonds, laboratory services, industry communications   Antwerp, Belgium – June 18, 2014: The 36th World Diamond Congress concluded in Antwerp, Belgium, and reflected strength in the attendance and the presence of international diamond, gem stone and jewellery industry organization delegates. …

World Diamond Mark Foundation congratulates Antwerp on the launch of Antwerp Most Brilliant quality label program

Hong Kong, SAR, China – February 5, 2014: The World Diamond Mark® Foundation (WDMF) congratulated the Antwerp diamond business community, in particular the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), HRD Antwerp NV, and Antwerp City Hall, on occasion of the launch of Antwerp’s very own quality label “Antwerp Most Brilliant” which was awarded on January 29 …

Kristall, Europe’s largest diamond manufacturing company, celebrates 50th anniversary in style

Smolensk, Russian Federation – June 3, 2013: Kristall Production Corporation (KPC), which is not only Russia’s leading diamond manufacturer, but also the largest diamond manufacturer on the European continent, celebrated the occasion of its 50th anniversary on May 24, in Smolensk, in the presence of an impressive delegation of Russian federal and local government representatives, …

IDMA membership elects new president and vice presidents, heaps praise on Indian hosts for organizing a successful, meaningful event

Mumbai, October 17, 2012 – The 35th World Diamond Congress concluded here in Mumbai today, with the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA) electing a new board for the upcoming two years . The IDMA members resolved to support the KP’s efforts to arrive at a new definition for conflict diamonds. Following the announcement of the …