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Polish factory in Ukraine targeted by Russian drones, Poland says

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said the strike on the Barlinek Group's factory in Vinnytsia caused injuries, with two people badly burned.

Economy

Small business owners in Bulgaria brace for switch to euro in 2026

European Union officials gave the green light in June for Bulgaria to become the 21st member of the eurozone, a key Brussels project aimed at deepening the ties between member countries.

Tech News

X CEO Linda Yaccarino resigns after two years of running platform

In a post on the platform, Yaccarino said she was "immensely grateful" to Elon Musk for hiring her.

Business

France hands Shein €40 million fine for deceptive commercial practices

Through analysing products listed as being on sale on Shein's French website, investigators found that 57% of products had no price reduction, 19% had a slight discount, while 11% of products actually had a price increase.

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Markets

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.

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.