Economy

Spain's solar energy firm Abengoa begins insolvency proceedings

Spain’s troubled renewable energy company Abengoa is said to have begun insolvency proceedings after talks with a potential investor broke down. The

25/11/2015

Economy

Athletics sponsors 'may review deals' over Russia doping claims

The scandal over Russian doping in athletics could send sponsors running for cover and turn off fans worried that their track and field heroes may be

10/11/2015

Europe News

Protesters blow whistles in Brussels to draw attention to the plight of whistleblowers and press freedom one year after Lux leaks

Activists from Oxfam and Eurodad gathered in Brussels to draw attention to the lack of protection for journalists and whistleblowers in the European Union.

04/11/2015

Economy

Deutsche Bank suffers record quarterly loss

Deutsche Bank has posted a record quarterly loss with a pre-tax figure of 6 billion euros. It’s another blow to German corporate pride coming on the

08/10/2015

Business Series

Tesco's profits slump as UK retailer tries to revive fortunes

Britain’s biggest retailer Tesco has reported a slump in first half profits of 55 percent – but says it’s on track to win back customers after

07/10/2015

Economy

SABMiller rejects latest AB InBev bid in big beer battle

The battle of the brewers between the world’s two biggest beer producers has taken another twist. SABMiller – owners of Peroni – has rejected the

07/10/2015

Europe News

EU set to charge Gazprom in antitrust case

European regulators will formally charge Russia’s state-run energy giant Gazprom with anti-competitive practices, say sources in Brussels.

21/04/2015

Finland

Nokia confirms Alcatel-Lucent deal

Nokia has confirmed that it intends to acquire the ailing French telecom company Alcatel-Lucent. The Finnish firm has got its sights set on becoming

15/04/2015

USA

Facebook reports strong profits, beating Wall Street targets

Facebook, the world’s biggest Internet social networking site has exceeded forecasts for quarterly earnings and sales thanks to its mobile ads.

29/01/2015

World

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