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July's seasonal magic: European stocks' summer rally revealed

European stocks historically shine in July, with the EURO STOXX 50 and STOXX 600 averaging strong gains and 70% win rates. French banks like BNP and Credit Agricole, along with luxury giants, show standout seasonal strength.

Business

Tech firms in Central and Eastern Europe chase the West’s progress

The combined market capitalisation of the 100 largest tech companies in Central and Eastern Europe amounts to nearly $117 billion, according to the "Digital Champions CEE 2025" report, prepared by the Digital Poland Foundation.

Business

Poland trials a four-day working week: A step towards the future?

Poland will start its first-ever pilot of a shortened working week this July as the government seeks to meet social needs.

Tech News

Can the Axiom 4 space mission inspire a new generation of astronauts?

Last week, an Indian, a Hungarian and a Pole have arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) for the first time. Experts say that, like the "Apollo effect" felt after the famous mission, this journey may inspire a new generation of astronauts.

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Business

C-suite overconfidence in AI could prove bad for business, says survey

Many business leaders have “misplaced confidence” in the strength of their responsible AI practises, according to a new survey by EY.

Business

RTL to buy Sky Deutschland for €150mn in TV consolidation effort

Media conglomerate RTL will have the right to use the Sky brand in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein and South Tyrol.

Business Line

Uzbekistan expands pharma production with €1.2bn investment

In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan is rapidly scaling up its pharmaceutical sector with the launch of Tashkent Pharma Park — a €1.2 billion project uniting research, logistics, manufacturing and training.

Economy

German business sentiment rises: Ifo sees sixth consecutive lift

Firms in Germany are more confident about the business environment, partly thanks to the state's promised spending boost.

Focus

Uzbekistan secures €26bn in deals at Tashkent Investment Forum

In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan hosted the Tashkent International Investment Forum, attracting 7,500 delegates and €26 billion in signed deals. The event highlighted new reforms, strategic partnerships, and major sectoral investments.

Business

Rheinmetall partners with Anduril to build military drones for Europe

German defence giant Rheinmetall and US defence tech company Anduril announced their plans to design and manufacture drones and rocket motors for Europe.

Business

Renault shares plunge as CEO departs to lead Kering

In a surprise move, French carmaker Renault Group’s CEO Luca de Meo announced his departure on Sunday. The company’s shares tumbled by nearly 7% on Monday, following the news.

Business

Disney to pay almost $439 million to complete Hulu streaming purchase

The deal, hindered by a disagreement over the value of the Hulu stake, now means that Disney will own all of the streaming service.

Business

Warner Bros. Discovery to split, dividing TV and streaming services

The company said it would split its studios and streaming businesses as it looks to improve performance in an increasingly competitive market.

Business

Wizz Air sees income hit by engine issues and grounded aircraft

CEO József Váradi said the airline had shown resilience in a context where “rare challenges” had become “recurrent”.

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Costa Rica’s quiet rise as Latin America’s high-tech hub

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Long defined by its lush tropical rainforests and agricultural exports of coffee, bananas, and sugar, Costa Rica is quietly reinvented itself, shifting away from an agrarian economy to become a global powerhouse of high-tech industries – more dynamic and globally connected than ever before.

The Europe Conversation

Stability is the key to investment, says Moroccan Minister Zidane

In a live interview during an event on investment opportunities in Morocco in Brussels, Investment Minister Karim Zidane praised the attractiveness of his country as a business location.

Focus

The Qatar Economic Forum fuels ambition and innovation

The Qatar Economic Forum is a global platform that unites policymakers and financial executives who promote economic diversification while pursuing new opportunities for a sustainable future.

Economy

Investing in Europe is at a nine-year low: Is a rebound coming?

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Europe dropped to its lowest level in nine years in 2024, with France, Germany and the UK experiencing double-digit declines.

Business Line

Uzbekistan’s electrical engineering sector has global ambitions

In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan

In this episode of Business Line Uzbekistan, we examine the country’s electrical engineering industry, taking stock of its remarkable progress and growth potential.

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Green, stable, strategic: Costa Rica’s rise as an FDI hub

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In a world where certainty is increasingly scarce, Costa Rica is offering international investors something rare: a politically stable, sustainable and strategically positioned home for their money.