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Supply chain disruption and Omicron variant to slow recovery in UK; German Factory Orders Collapse…
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The UK's economic outlook looks less bright this morning as shortages, rising costs and the possibility of more Covid…
FDA updates for week of November 29, 2021
In COVID-19 news, an advisory committee recommends approval of the oral antiviral after Merck released updated data. The FDA made three approvals this week: an imaging agent to detect ovarian cancer and a hepatitis B vaccine, and Darzalex…
Letters to the Editor | The Economist
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EU seeks to relax rules for Poland and Baltic states amid migration stalemate with Belarus
EU flags fly in front of the headquarters of the European Commission in Brussels, Belgium, October 2, 2019. REUTERS / Yves Herman / File PhotoRegister now for FREE and unlimited access to reuters.comRegister nowBRUSSELS, December 1…
Latest Updates: J&J Begins Work on Vaccine Targeting Omicron Coronavirus Variant
New York City has issued a mask advisory in response to growing concerns about the Omicron variant of the coronavirus and "strongly recommends" that residents wear a mask in indoor public places, regardless of vaccination status.The…
As potential cases of Omicron variants emerge, an international rush to shut it down
As more countries banned travel to southern Africa early on Saturday over fears of a possibly more dangerous new variant of the coronavirus, passengers on two flights from South Africa found themselves trapped in a pandemic nightmare.After…
‘Every tree counts’: Amsterdam forest leads the way with saplings donation plan | Trees…
Ina clearing in Amsterdamse Bos, a forest on the outskirts of the Dutch capital, is a âtree centerâ where hundreds of young trees, among which hazelnut, cherry, country maple, beech, chestnut and ash,…
European stocks end four straight days of defeats
European stocks ended a four-day losing streak on Wednesday with shares of Telecom Italia leading the gains, but fears about the worsening situation of Covid-19 in Europe and the prospect of severe…
Main criticism of the EU and China: German companies act as “lobbyists” for Beijing
The head of the European Parliament's first official delegation to Taiwan said the EU is slowly realizing the threat posed by the Chinese government, but is being held back by companies, especially in Germany, who are acting like "…
KKR makes a takeover offer for Telecom Italia
Telecom Italia is due to hold an emergency board meeting on Sunday to assess an offer to take over US private equity group KKR, a deal that would be one of the biggest telecom buyouts of all time.KKR already has a 37.5% stake in…
Latest updates: Merck’s Covid antiviral pill cleared for use in EU by block drug regulator
Hong Kong's shares in Alibaba fell 10% on Friday, a day after the Chinese e-commerce giant forecast annual revenue to grow at its slowest pace since its stock market debut in 2014.The group's shares listed in New York fell more than 11% on…
Reviews | If this country don’t listen to moms I ask men to start screaming
Christine Matthews, a pollster who polled voters on the issue of paid family leave, said that although most Republican voters want it enacted, Republican lawmakers know they won't be punished for voting against. âIt's…
Google loses battle with EU as court upholds 2017 order
The flag of the European Union is seen with the Google logo.Jaap Arriens | NurPhoto | Getty ImagesThe EU General Court ruled on Wednesday that the European Commission was correct in fining Google for a violation of anti-rust laws, which…
Latest news updates: Trial shows antibody drug Regeneron protects against Covid infection for months
The chief economist of the European Central Bank said there were "powerful reasons" for inflation to fall in Europe next year, intensifying the reluctance of policymakers against market expectations of a rise. euro area interest rates next…
Croatia’s admission to the Council of Europe was a great success
Photo: Miroslav Lelas / PIXSELLZAGREB, November 6, 2021 - Croatia joined the Council of Europe 25 years ago and it is "a great achievement", Foreign and European Affairs Minister Gordan GrliÄ Radman said on Saturday at a event…
Business | The Economist
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Seattle orders building standard and pedestrian zone for climate
In some good news on climate action, Mayor Jenny Durkan announced an exciting executive order to reduce Seattle's greenhouse gas emissions of the two biggest sources of the city: transport and buildings. Mayor Durkan's announcement came…
Biden cancels Trump’s metals tariffs on the European Union
WASHINGTON - The Biden administration announced on Saturday it had reached a deal to lower tariffs on European steel and aluminum, a deal that officials said would lower the costs of goods like cars and machinery. wash, reduce carbon…
UN aid chief urges G20 to prevent massive famine in Afghanistan
UNITED NATIONS (PA) - The UN humanitarian chief sent a terrible message to the leaders of the world's 20 largest economies gathered this weekend: worry about Afghanistan as…
EU chief calls for climate leadership
BRUSSELS - The European Union's chief executive on Thursday called for a show of climate leadership ahead of two major international meetings focused on tackling global warming, warning that world leaders face "a moment of truth".
"What…
EU commits to ‘faithfully’ apply global bank capital rules from 2025
Flags of the European Union fly in front of the headquarters of the European Commission in Brussels, Belgium on July 14, 2021. REUTERS / Yves HermanThe reform aims to strengthen the resilience of banksBig banks face restrictions on the use…
Wall Street hits record highs as wave of corporate profits continues
U.S. stock indexes hit new highs on Tuesday on strong corporate earnings, building on gains made in Monday's session where soaring oil prices and strong corporate updates led Wall Street to a record high.After gains in Europe, the…
EU declares war rhetoric unacceptable after Polish PM’s comment
WARSAW (AP) - The EU executive told Poland on Monday that there was "no room for rhetoric referring to war" among EU partners, after the Polish Prime Minister said that for…
Hip Fort Worth Hotel Adds New Chef and Exciting Menu – Your First Look at AC Hotel Restaurant…
When the AC Hotel Fort Worth Downtown opened its doors a year ago, the on-site restaurant, nicknamed AC Kitchen, served only European-inspired breakfasts, with freshly baked croissants, sliced…
Factbox: Who will be the next head of the Bundesbank?
FRANKFURT, Oct. 20 (Reuters) - Bundesbank President Jens Weidmann, a staunch critic of the European Central Bank's ultra-accommodative monetary policy, will step down more than five years earlier, opening the door for the new German…
Eastern European designers parade the haute couture catwalks
Social media, the key to global recognitionYoung designers bring their know-how homeSmall fashion houses target ChinaPRAGUE / GDANSK, October 19 (Reuters) - With celebrities including Rihanna, Justin Bieber and Billie Eilish wearing her…
Activists arrested in Athens for protesting Beijing Olympics – POLITICO
ATHENS - Activists protesting the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics were arrested in Athens on Sunday as they tried to hang a banner at the Acropolis.
The demonstration preceded the ceremonies for lighting the Olympic flame and…
Is the EU doing enough to protect journalists?
When Daphne Caruana Galizia was murdered on October 16, 2017 in a car bomb, people were shocked not only across Europe but around the world.
But the Maltese journalist who was renowned for investigating corruption and money laundering was…
Dutch government to cut energy taxes amid soaring prices
THE HAGUE, The Netherlands (AP) - The Dutch government is planning a multibillion euro package to help households cope with soaring energy bills, a minister said on Friday. The Netherlands is the latest European country to seek to cope…
Don’t expect big oil companies to solve the energy crisis
October 16, 2021PPOWER CUTS in China. Coal shortage in India. Rising electricity prices in Europe. A rush for gasoline in Britain. Power outages and fuel fires in Lebanon. Symptoms of dysfunctional global energy markets are…
EU targets high energy prices
Published on: 10/13/2021 - 05:04
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The EU will present a "toolbox" of measures on Wednesday to alleviate an energy crisis…
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South African teams to play RCU home matches at European venues
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Russians flock to Serbia to receive West-made COVID-19 vaccines
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) - When Russian regulators approved the country's coronavirus vaccine, it was a moment of national pride, and the Pavlov family were among those rushing to get the injection. But the international health authorities…
JAB seeks to raise $ 5 billion to invest in animal care
JAB Holding, the European investment group behind brands such as Pret A Manger, Panera Bread and Krispy Kreme, is looking to raise a new $ 5 billion fund to expand its series of deals in the booming healthcare industry for pets. The…
London funds relaxed over EU threat to transfer management to the continent
Five years after the UK vote to separate from the European Union, Brexit continues to keep London asset managers awake at night. As the date for the rule-set overhaul decision approaches, however, there is reason to be calm.City asset…
EU leaders discuss defense, US-China relations
CHÃTEAU DE BRDO, Slovenia (AP) - European Union leaders met for the first time on Tuesday since the disorderly withdrawal of Western troops from Afghanistan and France's loss of a multibillion-dollar undersea deal dollars with…
Explanation: The next German government faces three major economic challenges
BERLIN, Oct. 5 (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel has led Germany through many crises over the past 16 years, but she has also left a mixed legacy and failed to address some deep structural issues of the largest economy in Europe.Despite…
Doubt persists in Balkans after years of broken EU promises
BRUSSELS (AP) - Twenty years ago, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia narrowly avoided a civil war and NATO was collecting weapons held by ethnic Albanian rebels as part of a deal backed by the international community aimed at…
Exclusive: China’s victory over the Huawei Meng Wanzhou case to curb the use of long-armed…
Photo of Frédéric Pierucci: GT China's victory over Huawei's Meng Wanzhou incident could help slow the process in which the United States uses its legal system to wage an economic war against specific companies…
European Bank Adds Suburban Philadelphia Hub to ‘Office as Destination’ Strategy
French banking giant BNP Paribas has taken the route of small American towns, opening a new hub about 100 miles from New York City in Chesterbrook, Pennsylvaniaa. The suburban campus does not report the plans of the…
Politics This Week | The Economist
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Chinese electric car makers enter Europe
MUNICH / BEIJING, Sept. 30 (Reuters) - Chinese electric car makers are launching into Europe, hoping to catch traditional auto giants cold and grab a share of a supercharged market by the continent's trend towards zero emissions.Nio Inc…
“We need to talk to China,” Europe’s climate chief said ahead of COP26
LONDON - International leaders must speak to China and convince the nation to implement concrete steps towards decarbonization, the EU climate chief told CNBC on Tuesday ahead of the COP26 climate summit in November.China announced earlier…
Portugal becomes European leader in vaccination after public health campaign
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Henrique Gouveia e Melo, the former submarine commander who became a low-key hero in…
Google appeals $ 5 billion antitrust fine in EU: NPR
Google's exhibit building showcases a variety of devices…
Tech this week: EU to ban all chargers except USB-C and Netflix big news
The European Union aims to have a common charging port for cellphones, tablets and headphones as part of a proposal from the European Commission presented Thursday in a world first.The move was more than 10 years in the making, with the…
Explained: Why EU Rules on Common Chargers Could Result in iPhone Without Charging Ports
The European Commission (EC) on Thursday proposed a new rule that will force all manufacturers of cellphones and other electronics to adopt a single universal charging solution. An 18-page guideline made it clear that a common charger for…
Samskip acquires Sea Connect, specialist in Shortsea, to expand its Baltic network
Skamskip expands operations in the Baltic (Skamskip)…
EU requires single socket for phones
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The European Union on Thursday announced plans to require the smartphone industry to adopt a uniform charging cord for mobile devices, a push that could eliminate the…
Business groups are divided as China seeks self-reliance.
China's pressure for self-sufficiency in a wide range of sectors is dividing foreign companies, with some welcoming it as another chance to invest there while others fear it could pose risks to the country's trading partners and to its own…
AC Hotel Fort Worth Downtown Announces Executive Chef Javier Maysonet Name
A chef from Dallas heads west to take over the culinary operations of one of the newer hotels in downtown Fort Worth.
AC Hotel Fort Worth Downtown, which opened at 101 W. Fifth St. near Sundance Square last September,…
COSCO acquires stake in Hamburg container terminal for European hub
COSCO will establish a hub in Hamburg with a minority stake (COSCO)…
British police indict third man in an attempt to kill Russian dissident Skripal
"I can prove that they were here as a unit linked to the GRU," he said. âWe remain more determined than ever to bring those responsible to justice. "Mr. Sergeev has been charged with conspiracy to murder, attempted…
US relaxes virus restrictions on foreign flights to America | Economic news
By ZEKE MILLER, Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) - In a major easing of travel restrictions in the event of a pandemic, the United States said on Monday it would allow foreigners to enter the country this fall if they had proof of…
Biden eases overseas travel restrictions for fully vaccinated passengers from November
WASHINGTON (AP) - The United States will ease foreign travel restrictions within the country from November, allowing foreigners to enter if they have proof of vaccination and a negative COVID-19 test, announced Monday the White House.The…
Europe faces a winter energy crisis that has been brewing for years
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MOSCOW (Bloomberg) -…
Executive coaching for employees is complicated and emotional – TechCrunch
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BetterUp, a requalification and coaching platform for employees before and beyond the C-suite,…
Apple and Google remove ‘Navalny’ voting app in Russia
MOSCOW - Apple and Google have removed an app to coordinate the protest vote in this weekend's Russian elections in the country on Friday, a blow to opponents of President Vladimir V. Putin and a demonstration of the limits of Silicon…
Thordon notes the rise of water-lubricated wells for European cruises
The propeller shaft of the MS Ãsterreich which is now fitted with COMPAC bearings…
Europe’s rights watchdog calls on Poland to change definition of rape
Protesters attend a protest against a ruling restricting abortion rights in Warsaw, Poland on January 29, 2021. REUTERS / Aleksandra Szmigiel / File PhotoBRUSSELS, Sept. 16 (Reuters) - Poland must change its legal definition of rape to…
Biden’s electric car plans to have enough chargers
For years, start-ups, automakers, and other companies have slowly built chargers, primarily in California and other coastal states where most electric cars are sold. These companies use different strategies to make money, and auto experts…
EU has fully vaccinated 70% of adults against COVID-19, officials say
The European Union has vaccinated 70% of its adult population against COVID-19, according to a tweet published Tuesday by the president of the European Commission, the executive arm of the EU. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the…
UK lorry driver shortage signals a shattered job market
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A shortage of truck drivers has led to empty shelves in UK supermarkets. There is even speak of the army called for…
Tata Steel Europe could do better in the next two quarters
Tata Steel posted its best quarterly performance in the first quarter, making more profits than last year. In a conversation with The telegraphKoushik Chatterjee, executive director and chief financial officer of Tata Steel Group, said…
Hungary restricts sales of LGBT-themed children’s books
A decree prohibits the sale of the books concerned near churchesPM Orban on collision course with EU and rights groupsThe ordinance sets out the implications of the new school lawBUDAPEST, Aug.6 (Reuters) - Hungary on Friday ordered stores…
Is Evo Morales making his return to Bolivia?
AARTS AND CRAFTS Fair in an affluent neighborhood of La Paz, the administrative capital of Bolivia, Paula Maceda, a 22-year-old homemade backpack seller, sighs as the subject of government returns. "We are fed up with politics," she said.…
The airline summer conundrum: don’t fly or fly to the same places
European investors who want to hit Greek beaches this summer probably have more options than ever before. This is a reason to think twice before buying shares in the airlines that take them there.
German aviation group…
MAG CEO welcomes further relaxation of government quarantine rules
The Stansted airport boss hailed a change in England's quarantine rules that allow passengers to avoid 10-day isolation after traveling from Orange List countries.The rules changed on Monday August 2 and apply to those struck in the!-->…
Executive Director attends G20 meeting in Naples
IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol attended the very first joint meeting of G20 energy and climate ministers in Naples today and discussed how to achieve net zero emissions while promoting economic prosperity and ensuring energy security…
Floods destroy cities, but EU wind energy targets tangled in bureaucracy
EVIA, Greece, July 21 (Reuters) - Mountaineer Tassos Baltas points to a 22-meter-high mast that monitors wind speeds atop a rocky hill on the Greek island of Euboea and says: "This the mast that has been installed next to us is a harbinger…
Cummings ‘discussed removal’ of Boris Johnson right after election – Live
Nadhim Zahawi struggles to defend Boris Johnson against isolation decisionDominic Cummings said he discussed Boris Johnson's impeachment as Prime Minister just weeks after helping him secure an 80-seat majority in the December 2019…