Culture
Europe: Shares inch up as Lagarde’s remarks offset ECB rate cut
EUROPEAN equities see-sawed on Thursday, ultimately eking out gains after the European Central Bank’s President Christine Lagarde’s more…
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China’s Temu and Shein want to crack Europe, but the US is too big to quit
HUANG Lun was one of the original architects of his Guangzhou-based company’s push into the US market, helping it to sell underwear and…
Culture
Europe: Shares end May higher as trade uncertainty persists
EUROPEAN shares closed higher on Friday (May 30), rounding off the month with gains in a still uncertain trade environment as investors…
Culture
Europe: Shares ease as trade uncertainty lingers after court blocks Trump’s tariffs
EUROPEAN shares eased on Thursday as initial relief that a US trade court had blocked some of President Donald Trump’s tariffs fizzled…
Business
Rejected visa application to Europe cost Africa $68M
The News Africans paid €60 million ($68 million) for European short-term visa applications that ended up being rejected in 2024. That…
Culture
Asia’s rich trim US exposure, head to Europe amid tariff turmoil
Asian private banking clients sprung into action over the past month, refusing to sit idle despite the whiplash in global financial…
Culture
Shipping bottlenecks in Europe send a warning signal to US, Asia
Port congestion is worsening at key gateways in northern Europe and other hubs, according to a new report which suggests trade wars could…
Business
Council of Europe defends human rights court against criticism over expulsions
ROME (AP) — The Council of Europe on Saturday defended the independence of the European Court of Human Rights, after nine member states…
Culture
Europe: Stocks close week lower on Trump’s EU, Apple tariff threats
European shares closed sharply lower on Friday (May 23) after US President Donald Trump ramped up threats of tariffs on the European Union…
World
In Daniel Kehlmann’s Latest Novel, Everyone’s a Collaborator
Can a historical novel be morally serious, even tragic, and also playful at the same time? For a writer of fiction, history is a dangerous…
Culture
BYD beats Tesla in Europe for first time with 169% sales surge
sold more electric vehicles in Europe than Tesla for the first time, overtaking the American brand that’s long led the continent’s EV…
Business
Metallica, now touring four years straight, announce new Europe dates
Metallica are extending their world tour with a series of stadium concerts across Europe between May and July, taking their M72 tour into…
Business
As Europe celebrates the triumph of V-E Day, Algeria marks parallel legacy of colonial-era massacres
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — As Europe celebrates the 80th anniversary of its triumph over fascism and the end of World War II, Algeria is…
Fashion
So This Is What Celebs Wear to Attend Summer Weddings in Europe
If you're heading to a summer wedding in Europe—or just fantasizing about one—you might be wondering what exactly to wear. Flowy dresses?…
Culture
Europe: Shares slip as investors assess earnings, await Fed rate decision
EUROPEAN shares ended lower on Wednesday, pausing after weeks of strong gains, while investors monitored a raft of corporate earnings…
News
Why China Is Investing So Much Money in Moroccan Factories
When Xi Jinping, China’s top leader, returned from the Group of 20 summit in Brazil last November, he made a stopover in Casablanca, where…
Culture
Oil rises 3% on signs of more Europe and China demand, less US output
Oil prices climbed about 3 per cent on Tuesday on signs of higher demand in Europe and China, lower production in the US, tensions in the…
News
DoorDash Plans to Buy Deliveroo and SevenRooms
DoorDash announced two deals worth billions of dollars on Tuesday, saying it has agreed to acquire Deliveroo, the British food delivery…
News
As Backlash to Trump’s Tariffs Grows, Europe Boycotts American Brands
For motorcycle lovers in Sweden, Harley-Davidson is the hottest brand on the road. Jack Daniel’s whiskey beckons from the bar at British…
Culture
Europe: Shares rise as markets cheer signs of easing Sino-US tensions, US jobs data
European shares surged on Friday (May 2), capping off a week filled with earnings across the continent, as signs of a potential…
News
TikTok Fined $600 Million for Sending European User Data to China
TikTok was fined 530 million euros ($600 million) on Friday for violating a European Union data privacy law after regulators found the…
Culture
Europe: Stoxx 600 clocks second consecutive monthly loss hit by tariff woes
European shares closed higher in a volatile session on Wednesday (Apr 30) as investors assessed key data around the world and corporate…
News
Europe’s Pharma Industry Braces for Pain as Trump Tariff Threat Looms
Insulin, heart treatments and antibiotics have flowed freely across many borders for decades, exempt from tariffs in a bid to make…
Fashion
Sorry to My Basket Bag, But These Accessories Are Going to Be Big In Europe This Summer
There are certain summer accessory trends that you will see on the Cote d’Azur, Greek Islands and Mallorca every single summer. While a…