How Russia's ban on diesel exports could affect you
After curbing natural gas supplies to Europe last year, the Kremlin's been accused of weaponizing energy once more by banning exports of...
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Sep 26, 2023
Germany: Copper theft growing, hits infrastructure, business
Metal theft by criminal gangs in Germany is alarming the public and businesses. The disruptions they cause are increasingly felt in...
Sep 26, 2023
Austerity measures undermine human rights, new report says
Austerity measures linked to IMF loans are eroding human rights across the globe, according to a human rights NGO. In a report published...
Sep 24, 2023
Investigations show 'malpractices' in Bpost government contracts
Investigations have revealed “malpractices” in contracts that postal operator Bpost carries out for the federal government. The company...
Sep 22, 2023
EU releases €127 million in financial aid for Tunisia amid Lampedusa crisis
The European Commission announced on Friday the first round of payments under the contentious EU-Tunisia memorandum of understanding. The...
Sep 22, 2023
Military hand grenade company fined €1.2 million over international cartel
The case is the European Commission's first cartel decision in the defence sector. The European Commission has slapped German defence...
Sep 21, 2023
Norway central bank pushes up interest rate, hinting at another hike in December
"Whether additional tightening will be needed depends on economic developments," said Norges Bank governor Ida Wolden Bache. "There will...
Sep 20, 2023
UK sees surprise fall in inflation
The decline was a surprise as most analysts had expected inflation in the UK to rise to 7%, but the new figure is still way above the...
Sep 18, 2023
'We have to make it work': UK opposition wants new Brexit deal
"We will attempt to get a much better deal for the UK," said Labour leader Sir Kier Starmer. The head of the UK opposition has said his...
Sep 16, 2023
Number of electric vehicles in Belgium nearly doubles in a year
In one year, 223,000 diesel cars have disappeared from Belgium's roads, while the number of electric vehicles has nearly doubled. This is...
Sep 14, 2023
The Black Sea's role in Russia's war on Ukraine
The Black Sea was once a geopolitical afterthought in Europe. But that has changed since Russia launched its war against Ukraine. Now,...
Sep 13, 2023
Bangladesh: Macron accused of putting trade before rights
As China and the US jostle for influence in Asia, French President Emmanuel Macron offered an alternative to Bangladesh during a visit....
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