2024-10-16

Markets

Oil slumps as fears recede that Israel may hit Iran's oil facilities

Amid recent sluggish Chinese economic data and uncertainty surrounding potential stimulus measures, oil markets have lost momentum, dragging energy stocks down in European markets.

16/10/2024

Albania

First asylum seekers arrive at Albanian port from Italy

After two days at sea, the Italian Navy ship Libra docked at the port of Shengjin.

16/10/2024

Ukraine

Zelenskyy talks up Ukraine's entry into NATO in 'victory plan' reveal

The Ukrainian leader's so-called "victory plan", which he presented to the Ukrainian Parliament on Wednesday, lays out Ukraine's preconditions for a ceasefire deal and is designed to strengthen its hand in any future negotiations.

16/10/2024

Food and Drink

How Cornish pasties made their mark on a Mexican mining town

Though their fillings may be a little spicier, the resemblance between the Mexican “paste” and traditional Cornish pasty is uncanny. The story of the somewhat unlikely legacy of the English snack takes us back 200 years, across the Atlantic Ocean, and down a few mines.

16/10/2024

Radio Schuman

Can the EU-Gulf countries summit help bring peace to the Middle East?

The EU and Gulf countries will held today, 15 October, their first ever summit in Brussels.

16/10/2024

Business

LVMH misses expectations as luxury stocks experience growth slowdown

Major European luxury stocks have experienced a slowdown in growth, primarily due to softened global purchasing power, particularly in China.

16/10/2024

Economy

Which European country takes the crown in global survey on pensions?

The Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index assesses retirement income systems around the world.

16/10/2024

Economy

European millionaires: Which country is due to top the league by 2028?

Research from UK economic think tank the Adam Smith Institute suggests three countries in Europe will see the greatest increase in the proportion of millionaires by 2028.

16/10/2024

Business

French minister says block to Sanofi deal is still 'on the table'

The potential sale of Opella, which produces Doliprane painkillers, is causing a headache in France.

16/10/2024

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16/10/2024

USA

State of Georgia reports record turnout on first day of early voting

More than 300,000 voters cast ballots on the first day of early voting in Georgia, a key battleground state in the 2024 US presidential election.

16/10/2024

Europe News

Moldova begins preparations for upcoming referendum on EU membership

On Sunday, Moldovans will vote on whether EU accession should become a constitutional goal. The country's presidential election will happen on the same day.

16/10/2024