Today: September 20, 2024
Today: September 20, 2024

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Economy|Europe|Finance

Euro zone consumers' inflation expectations hold steady, ECB survey shows

Euro zone consumers' inflation expectations over the next 12 months remained steady for the third month in a row in July, a European Central Bank survey showed on Friday.

Euro zone consumers' inflation expectations hold steady, ECB survey shows
Europe

Jailed ETA military leader moved to Spain from French prison

A former military leader of the now disbanded Basque separatist group ETA, who is known by the alias "Txeroki", has been transferred from a French prison to serve out the rest of

Jailed ETA military leader moved to Spain from French prison
Europe|News|Political|World

Ukraine's Navy says it destroyed Russian ferry in attack

Ukraine's Navy confirmed on Friday that it had destroyed a ferry in the Russian port of Kavkaz that was used to deliver fuel and weapons to occupied Crimea.

Ukraine's Navy says it destroyed Russian ferry in attack
Business|Europe|Finance

European shares end higher as Fed Chair Powell backs September rate cuts

Europe's STOXX 600 ended near session-highs amidst broad-based gains on Friday, as global markets advanced after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell

European shares end higher as Fed Chair Powell backs September rate cuts
Europe|News

Body of Lynch's daughter retrieved from Sicily yacht wreck, ending search mission

Italian divers retrieved the body of British tech magnate Mike Lynch's 18-year-old daughter, Hannah, who was the last person

Body of Lynch's daughter retrieved from Sicily yacht wreck, ending search mission
Europe|News|World

‘Shrapnel was flying everywhere’: Ukrainians flee shattered city as Russians close in

Residents of eastern city of Pokrovsk, Ukraine, find themselves in a desperate race to evacuate as Russian forces advance.

‘Shrapnel was flying everywhere’: Ukrainians flee shattered city as Russians close in
Europe|News|World

NATO lowers security level for air base in Germany after overnight alert

NATO has lowered the security level for its base in the German town of Geilenkirchen, it said on Friday, after the state of alert had been raised overnight "based on intelligence

NATO lowers security level for air base in Germany after overnight alert
Europe|News|Political|World

Ukraine's new judges aim to build rule of law

Ukraine's newly minted judges have waited years to be hired and know they must

Ukraine's new judges aim to build rule of law
Crime|Europe|News

Andrew Tate placed under house arrest as new human trafficking allegations emerge involving minors

A court in Romania’s capital has placed the divisive internet influencer Andrew Tate under house arrest for 30 days

Andrew Tate placed under house arrest as new human trafficking allegations emerge involving minors
Europe|News

Macron meets French party leaders to try to name a prime minister

France's left-wing parties told Emmanuel Macron on Friday that they want to form the next government, as the French President kicked off

Macron meets French party leaders to try to name a prime minister
Europe|News

What to watch for in Germany's state elections

Here is a rundown of the most important aspects of the two state elections taking place in eastern Germany on Sunday in which the far-right AfD party is polling

What to watch for in Germany's state elections
Economy|Europe|Finance

ECB has room for gradual rate cuts, Kazaks says

The European Central Bank has room to cut interest rates possibly two more times this year as inflation remains broadly on the declining path policymakers envisaged,

ECB has room for gradual rate cuts, Kazaks says
Asia|Europe|News|World

In Kyiv, Indian PM urges Zelenskiy to sit down for talks with Russia

India's Narendra Modi urged President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday to sit down for talks with Russia to end the war in Ukraine and offered to act

In Kyiv, Indian PM urges Zelenskiy to sit down for talks with Russia
Environment|Europe

Iceland volcano erupts, spewing lava fountains

A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted on Thursday, the meteorological office said, spraying red-hot lava and smoke in its sixth outbreak since December.

Iceland volcano erupts, spewing lava fountains
Europe|News

Belgian coalition negotiator resigns, King to consult with parties

Belgian politician Bart De Wever, appointed by King Philippe to lead coalition talks following the country's June election, resigned on Thursday, the palace said.

Belgian coalition negotiator resigns, King to consult with parties
Europe|News

NATO air base in Germany raises security level due to 'potential threat'

The NATO air base in the German town of Geilenkirchen has raised its security level "based on intelligence information indicating a potential threat," it said late on Thursday.

NATO air base in Germany raises security level due to 'potential threat'
Europe|Lifestyle|News|World

Teens volunteering to help Ukrainian children who lost parents to war

Teens volunteering to help Ukrainian children who lost parents to war

Teens volunteering to help Ukrainian children who lost parents to war
Crime|Europe|News|World

Ukraine says Russian drones kill two civilians in border area

Russian drone attacks killed two civilians and wounded a third on Thursday in Ukraine's Sumy region, on the border with Russia, the regional administration said in a statement.

Ukraine says Russian drones kill two civilians in border area
Business|Europe|News|Technology

'Indescribable' crew errors led to Sicily shipwreck, yacht maker says

A series of "indescribable, unreasonable errors" by the crew led to the shipwreck in which British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and six others died earlier this week,

'Indescribable' crew errors led to Sicily shipwreck, yacht maker says
Africa|Education|Europe|News

Italy's foreign minister says country needs more African students

Foreign minister Antonio Tajani said on Thursday that he wanted more African students to come to Italy, in remarks that may exacerbate a coalition squabble

Italy's foreign minister says country needs more African students
Business|Europe|Technology

Apple to update EU browser options, make more apps deletable

Apple will change how users choose browser options in the European Union, add a dedicated section for changing default apps, and make more apps deletable,

Apple to update EU browser options, make more apps deletable
Crime|Europe|News|World

Russia opens criminal investigation into CNN correspondent for reporting in Ukrainian-occupied Russia

Russia opens criminal investigation into CNN correspondent for reporting in Ukrainian-occupied Russia

Russia opens criminal investigation into CNN correspondent for reporting in Ukrainian-occupied Russia
Business|Europe|Technology

BMW overtakes Tesla in European EV sales for first time, report says

BMW led the European battery electric vehicle (BEV) market for the first time, beating U.S. automaker Tesla, according to market research firm JATO Dynamics.

BMW overtakes Tesla in European EV sales for first time, report says
Crime|Entertainment|Europe

French actor Gerard Depardieu should face trial over rape allegations, prosecutors say

French actor Gerard Depardieu should face trial in a criminal court for allegedly raping and assaulting a young actress in 2018, the Paris prosecutor's office said on Thursday.

French actor Gerard Depardieu should face trial over rape allegations, prosecutors say
Business|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

Chanel buys 25% stake in niche Swiss watchmaker MB&F

Chanel has bought a 25% stake in high-end Swiss watchmaker MB&F, known for its quirky watch designs, the French luxury house said on Thursday, adding it was part of strategy to

Chanel buys 25% stake in niche Swiss watchmaker MB&F

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