Today: September 21, 2024
Today: September 21, 2024

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Hungary exploring options to resolve oil supply situation, says PM's aide

Hungary is seeking a solution to restore its oil supplies after Ukraine halted deliveries of the raw material from Russian group Lukoil, Gergely Gulyas, an aide to the Hungarian

Hungary exploring options to resolve oil supply situation, says PM's aide
Economy|Europe

Euro zone consumers stopped lowering inflation expectations in June

Euro zone consumers stopped reducing their inflation expectations in June after four consecutive monthly falls, a European Central Bank survey showed on Friday.

Euro zone consumers stopped lowering inflation expectations in June
Entertainment|Europe|Sports

How to watch the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony

The opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics is set for Friday

How to watch the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony
Europe|Political

Polish bill on using arms at Belarus border sparks rights concerns

Polish lawmakers voted on Friday in favour of a bill making it easier for security services to use weapons against migrants on the Belarus border,

Polish bill on using arms at Belarus border sparks rights concerns
Europe|Travel

Eurostar service from UK to Paris disrupted by vandalism

Eurostar said its rail services between London and Paris had been disrupted by acts of vandalism in France, resulting in several cancellations and longer journey times.

Eurostar service from UK to Paris disrupted by vandalism
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

European shares end higher as earnings barrage impresses

European shares closed higher on Friday, boosted by an earnings-driven advance across several sectors including luxury, while global markets remained

European shares end higher as earnings barrage impresses
Europe|Sports

Attacks on French railways cause chaos before Olympic ceremony

Saboteurs struck France's TGV high-speed train network in a series of pre-dawn attacks across the country, causing travel chaos and exposing

Attacks on French railways cause chaos before Olympic ceremony
Europe|Political

With uncertainty across the Atlantic, Europe worries about its own security

When Donald Trump suggested during the 2016 presidential campaign that he might not honor a U.S. commitment to defend other NATO countries if they were attacked, it triggered alarm throughout the trans-Atlantic alliance

With uncertainty across the Atlantic, Europe worries about its own security
Europe|News|Sports

Arsonists attack French high-speed rail system hours before opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics

Arsonists have attacked France’s high-speed rail network, paralyzing train travel to Paris for some 800,000 people across Europe, including athletes heading to the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games

Arsonists attack French high-speed rail system hours before opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics
Europe|News

Russian drones knock out Ukrainian power facilities near Kyiv

Russia attacked Ukrainian energy facilities in two regions between the capital Kyiv and the Russian border with drones overnight, leaving tens of thousands of people without power,

Russian drones knock out Ukrainian power facilities near Kyiv
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe

Seven banks share data with UK law enforcement in 'dirty money' crackdown

Barclays, NatWest and Lloyds are among seven banks to share customer data with the National Crime Agency (NCA) in the largest project of its kind

Seven banks share data with UK law enforcement in 'dirty money' crackdown
Europe|Political

Far-right politician Bjoern Hoecke woos German youth in Thuringia

In this small town in eastern Germany, far-right politician Bjoern Hoecke promises a rapt audience he will stop immigration and housing shortages,

Far-right politician Bjoern Hoecke woos German youth in Thuringia
Economy|Europe|News

UK drivers still paying too much for road fuel, says regulator

Britain's competition regulator said on Friday the country's drivers are still paying too much for road fuel, with increases in retail fuel margins costing them over 1.6 billion

UK drivers still paying too much for road fuel, says regulator
Business|Economy|Europe

BNP Paribas aims at 'usual suspect' status in hard-to-crack UK market

When acquisitive Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky set his eyes earlier this year on one of Britain's most iconic companies, the Royal Mail, he chose BNP

BNP Paribas aims at 'usual suspect' status in hard-to-crack UK market
Crime|Europe|News

Russian man confesses in video to Moscow car bomb attack on military officer at Ukraine's behest

Russia's RIA state news agency on Friday broadcast a video in which a Russian citizen said he had blown up a military officer in his car in Moscow earlier this week at the behest of

Russian man confesses in video to Moscow car bomb attack on military officer at Ukraine's behest
Business|Europe

Leonardo, Airbus in talks to strengthen collaborations, paper says

Leonardo and France's Airbus are discussing ways to strengthen collaborations and industrial synergies, the chief executive of the Italian defence group said on Friday.

Leonardo, Airbus in talks to strengthen collaborations, paper says
Business|Economy|Europe

Under pressure in China, Mercedes trims profit outlook

Mercedes-Benz lowered its annual profit margin forecast after weak second quarter sales and earnings on Friday but expects new models to help it battle stiff

Under pressure in China, Mercedes trims profit outlook
Asia|Business|Europe|Finance

Amundi's Q2 net inflows beat estimates on Asian contributions

Amundi, Europe's biggest fund manager, posted better-than-expected quarterly inflows on Friday, driven by its Asian joint ventures amid sustained demand for risk-averse products.

Amundi's Q2 net inflows beat estimates on Asian contributions
Economy|Europe

Hungary flags 2025 pre-election stimulus as economic recovery falters

Hungary's economic recovery from an inflation-led downturn will be weaker than hoped for, Economy Minister Marton Nagy said late on Thursday, flagging stimulus

Hungary flags 2025 pre-election stimulus as economic recovery falters
Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Stocks on firmer footing after wild week

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland An element of calm has returned to markets as a wild week winds down, with European and U.S. stock futures pointing overall

Stocks on firmer footing after wild week
Europe|Sports

ATP roundup: Hugo Gaston upsets top seed Sebastien Baez in Kitzbuhel

France's Hugo Gaston saved two match points and 12 of 16 break points in upsetting top seed Sebastien Baez of Argentina 7-5, 5-7, 7-6 (6) in the quarterfinals Thursday at the Generali Open in

ATP roundup: Hugo Gaston upsets top seed Sebastien Baez in Kitzbuhel
Entertainment|Europe|Sports

Olympics-Flotilla on Seine, rain and Celine Dion mark start of Paris Olympics

French President Emmanuel Macron declared the Olympic Games open on Friday after a soaking wet ceremony in which athletes were

Olympics-Flotilla on Seine, rain and Celine Dion mark start of Paris Olympics
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|Travel

Snoop Dogg to learn new tricks in Paris Olympics coverage

American rapper Snoop Dogg said he is ready to learn "some new tricks" when he collaborates with Gen Z social media influencers to showcase the Paris Olympics to a younger

Snoop Dogg to learn new tricks in Paris Olympics coverage
Europe|News|World

Russian drone debris found in Romania, NATO says no sign of intentional attack

Romania said it found Russian drone fragments on its territory on Thursday and NATO said it saw no sign of an intentional attack on the alliance's territory after Moscow troops fired

Russian drone debris found in Romania, NATO says no sign of intentional attack
Europe|Sports

Olympics-Basketball-US Taurasi more in love with the game than the pursuit of victory

Five-time gold medallist Diana Taurasi is eager to take on the court at the Paris Games, and insists her love of basketball is more important than winning

Olympics-Basketball-US Taurasi more in love with the game than the pursuit of victory

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