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Economy

ECB urges caution on interest rate cuts amid inflation uncertainty

The European Central Bank is cautious on potential rate cuts, emphasising flexibility ahead of the 12 September meeting. Policymakers highlight uncertainty in the economic outlook and the need for data-driven policy decisions.

World News

Female leaders in Europe: Where are they and how many are there?

Nordic and Baltic European countries have historically led the way in women's inclusion in politics. The presence of women in top jobs is also becoming increasingly relevant in the Balkans. However, most leaders are still men.

Europe News

Maria Branyas Morera, world's oldest person, dies at age 117

Branyas was listed by the Gerontology Research Group as the oldest known person in the world after the death of French nun Lucile Randon last year.

Business

Mike Lynch: The tech tycoon who fought the US law — and won

The 59-year-old co-founder of business software firm Autonomy sold his company to US tech giant Hewlett-Packard in 2011 for $11.7bn (€10.6bn) and found himself facing conspiracy and fraud charges in the US.

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Health news

What we know about the deadly 'sloth virus' detected in Europe

The virus was recently detected in Europe for the first time, with 19 cases reported across Spain, Italy, and Germany.

Europe News

Italy and France continue to grapple with extreme heat

Italy and France continue to experience high temperatures.

Europe News

Third suspect arrested over foiled Taylor Swift concert terror plot

The failed foil attack on Taylor Swift's concert is part of a bigger pattern according to experts.

Lifestyle

‘Loudly Crying Face’: Study reveals Europe's most endangered emojis

There's been a decrease in global usage of certain emojis. Here are the ones facing extinction, and why the 'okay hand symbol' may have much darker implications...

Europe News

Balkans battle wildfires from prolonged heatwave in Europe

Experts say it's time to act to avoid more climate-based disasters across Europe and urge European leaders to address the concerning trends in weather across the continent.

Economy

Paris post-Olympics: A financial triumph or time to sing the blues?

Various host cities have spent money on "necessary" infrastructure for the Olympic Games, costing their countries billions. This summer, Paris is hosting the Summer Games for the third time. The organising committee insists everything is under control - is it?

Europe News

Countries under orange alert as heatwave continues across Europe

Spain, Romania and Greece are a few of the countries battling this summer's extreme temperatures.

Europe News

'Mission-ready': First Romanian F-16 pilots get their wings

The graduates are the first US-made fighter jet pilots trained in the nation since the centre was operationalised.

Business

Alcohol and tobacco in Europe: How much are you being charged?

Price levels vary significantly in the EU, with the highest prices being 2.4 times the lowest. Variations differ with factors such as tax and labour costs playing a role.

Europe News

Lawmakers claim pressure by China to not attend Taiwan conference

The conference, which begins on Monday, is being held by the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China, a group of hundreds of lawmakers from 35 countries concerned about how democracies deal with Beijing.

World News

Denmark and Spain suffer under chaotic weather

Authorities and experts agree that climate change is behind the rise in temperatures that is also feeding prolonged droughts and wildfires.

Economy

Germany's business climate worsens in July: European stocks plunge

Germany's business sentiment worsened more than expected in July, marking the second consecutive monthly decline, bolstering fears that the Eurozone's largest economy is once again under pressure.

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Portugal cracks down on digital nomads. Here's where to work instead

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Portuguese officials are now rowing back on some of the schemes and initiatives that lured in digital nomads in the first place.

Business

Essilor Luxottica eyes up US youth via billion-dollar Supreme deal

Franco-Italian eyewear giant is looking to attract the US's stylish youth market through a deal to buy "iconic brand" Supreme.

Markets

ASML shares plunge as geopolitics overshadow strong earnings

The Dutch chip equipment maker, ASML, reported better-than-expected earnings for the second quarter. However, its shares plunged due to stricter US export curbs on exports to China.

World News

Extreme weather warning remains in place for much of southern Europe

Greece, Croatia and Romania have all been experiencing severe heat — and it's set to continue.