Wednesday 15 - 14:15
Moody’s has warned that Europe’s growing responsibility for its own security could place additional pressure on the sovereign credit ratings of several European countries as governments increase defense spending in the coming years. The credit rating agency said the evolving security landscape is likely to require European nations......
The European Commission is considering ending its financial support for the Venice Biennale after the prestigious international art exhibition allowed Russia to return for its 2026 edition, reopening a sensitive debate over the relationship between cultural diplomacy and geopolitical conflict. The proposed measure could see the Biennale lose......
European stock markets opened the week with mixed performance as investors remained cautious following heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Concerns over the impact of regional instability on global trade, energy markets, and inflation contributed to a subdued trading environment across major European exchanges. Market participants......
European aviation markets are facing increasing concerns over potential jet fuel shortages as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East raise uncertainty about shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important energy trade routes. Industry estimates suggest that Europe could experience a significant jet fuel supply......
A record-breaking heatwave that swept across Western Europe in late June has been linked to a sharp rise in mortality, highlighting the growing human cost of extreme weather associated with climate change. According to official mortality monitoring data, more than 10,000 excess deaths were recorded across Europe during a single week as exceptionally......
Helsing has secured $1.8 billion in a Series E funding round, lifting its valuation to $18 billion and reinforcing its position as Europe's best-funded defence technology startup. The investment marks one of the largest fundraising rounds ever completed by a European defence technology company, reflecting growing investor interest in......
MG Motor has unveiled the MG GO concept at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, offering the clearest indication yet of the brand's next-generation electric city car. Expected to enter production in 2027 as the MG2, the model is set to challenge rivals such as the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric in one of Europe's fastest-growing EV segments. The......
The head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) has urged the European Union to reconsider its opposition to new oil and gas exploration in the Arctic, arguing that long-term energy security should play a greater role in shaping the bloc's future energy strategy. The appeal comes as European policymakers review their approach to Arctic......
The Federal Reserve has warned that inflationary pressures intensified during the spring, citing the combined impact of trade tariffs, higher energy costs linked to tensions in the Middle East and surging investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The assessment appears in the U.S. central bank's latest report to Congress,......
Baker Hughes has received conditional clearance from the European Union for its proposed $13.6 billion acquisition of Chart Industries, overcoming a key regulatory hurdle after agreeing to divest part of Chart’s business to address competition concerns. The decision, announced by the European Commission on Friday, allows the U.S.-based......
The proposed merger between Italian energy engineering group Saipem and Norway's Subsea 7 is expected to enter an in-depth European Union antitrust investigation, as regulators examine whether the transaction could reduce competition in the offshore energy services market. People familiar with the matter indicated that the European Commission......
The European Central Bank (ECB) is once again confronting mounting inflationary pressures as renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran drive energy prices higher, complicating the eurozone's monetary policy outlook. Speaking on Friday, Yannis Stournaras, a member of the ECB's Governing Council, said the resurgence of......
Airbus delivered 351 commercial aircraft during the first six months of 2026, posting a 15% increase from the same period a year earlier and reinforcing expectations that the European aerospace manufacturer is on course to achieve its annual production objectives. The company handed over 89 aircraft in June alone, providing strong momentum......
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