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Economy

Production and exports fall in Germany as pre-tariff rush wears off

US tariff concerns are darkening Germany’s outlook while the economy is already weak, hindering hopes of a recovery.

06/06/2025

Business

Mercedes moving production of its GLC SUV from Germany to the US

Due to the US President’s tariff policy, carmakers across the globe are considering boosting their local US-based production.

13/05/2025

Radio Schuman

Trump's movie tariffs throw European film industry into turmoil

US President Donald Trump threatened to impose 100% tariffs on non-US films. Is the EU movie industry the latest political pawn in the EU-US trade war?

07/05/2025

Culture news

Adrien Brody lands first Olivier nomination after Oscar win

'Fiddler on the Roof' emerges as the most-nominated production at the 2025 Olivier Awards, dominating in a year filled with star-studded performances.

04/03/2025

Economy

What Europe can learn from the US about growth, reveals IMF report

A slowdown in productivity growth in Europe has became one of the key reasons behind a widening per capita income gap with the United States, according to the IMF's latest productivity report.

14/11/2024

Culture news

Bold retelling of Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk stuns at Spain's Liceu Opera

Water and tragedy collide in Alex Ollé's bold new interpretation of Dmitri Shostakovich’s opera.

26/09/2024

Economy

Italy's industrial production creeps up while growth remains tepid

Italy’s production appears to be stabilising although year-on-year data is still in the doldrums.

02/08/2024

The Road To Green

The ESPR Ecodesign regulation should reduce footprint of new products

In partnership with The European Commission

A new EU regulation aimed at making products more sustainable has just come into force. What is it exactly and what will it change?

25/06/2024

Business

Orange juice prices soar as poor weather squeezes citrus crops

Orange juice prices have risen by 77% because of a drop in production in the main growing regions. There are concerns that orange juice and its fruit will be out of reach for many consumers.

23/05/2024

Art

Traditional puppet making techniques kept alive at Armenian theatre

In the heart of Gyumri, Armenia, the Stepan Alikhanyan Puppet Theatre stands as a guardian of tradition and creativity. At its core lies the skilled hands of 66-year-old Ashot Edigaryan, a master puppet maker devoted to keeping the art alive.

03/04/2024

Culture news

Margot Robbie is set to produce a live action Sims movie

Margot Robbie's production company has announced its latest cinematic venture - bringing the beloved virtual world of The Sims to life on the silver screen.

22/03/2024

Business

Economy roundup: Tourism steadily climbs but business trips struggle

New economic data from the EU’s statistical office shows that retail trade and service production numbers were down in September, and while tourism recovered strongly in 2022, some post-COVID struggles remain.

08/11/2023

Food and Drink

France overtakes Italy as world’s largest wine producer

Extreme weather conditions and fungal diseases have ravaged vineyards causing output to drop below 44 million hectolitres in 2023.

13/09/2023

Culture news

Spirited Away stage adaptation set to open in London's West End

'Spirited Away', the acclaimed Japanese animated film that took home the Best Animated Feature Oscar in 2001, is making its way to London as a stage play adaptation.

03/08/2023

Green News

Can drought-struck Hungary supply water to EV battery factories?

While the government is hungry for foreign investment, locals are concerned about the impact of mega projects on their land, water and air.

26/05/2023

Tech News

How Germany is bidding to become Europe’s leading chip producer

Germany wants to end Europe’s semiconductor dependence on Asia. Is it up to the challenge?

24/05/2023

Scenes

Meet the aspiring female filmmakers capturing unique stories in Qatar

In partnership with Media City

In partnership with Media City Qatar

08/05/2023

Culture news

Baldwin film 'Rust' will resume production despite lawsuits

The Hollywood Western suspended production in 2021 after its cinematographer was killed when a prop gun held by Alec Baldwin went off unexpectedly.

15/02/2023

United Kingdom

UK to unseat Champagne wine due to climate change: Study

Climate change could see the UK usurping the major wine growing regions of Champagne and Burgundy in France, a new study claimed.

14/08/2022

Culture news

Flames destroy sets at Cinecittà Studios but cause no victims

A fire broke out on Monday afternoon at Rome’s legendary Cinecittà Studios, the third fire since 2007 for the cinema complex looking to recapture former prestige

02/08/2022