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Airbus shares climbed sharply on Wednesday after the European aerospace manufacturer announced a €5 billion share buyback programme alongside new medium-term financial targets that signal confidence in its long-term growth strategy. The stock gained nearly 5% following the announcement, reflecting a positive market response to the company's......
Europe is facing another wave of extreme weather events as intense heat, severe drought conditions and unpredictable storms continue to affect several countries. From devastating wildfires in Spain and France to warnings of powerful hailstorms in the Balkans, authorities are struggling to respond to rapidly changing conditions. The latest......
Boeing has urged the United States government to seek further explanations from the European Union over a €3 billion ($3.43 billion) loan package granted to Airbus, reopening a long-running dispute over aircraft subsidies between the two aerospace giants. The American aircraft manufacturer has asked the US Trade Representative (USTR)......
The European Commission has proposed postponing financial penalties linked to methane emissions reporting by three years, offering temporary regulatory flexibility to fossil fuel importers while maintaining the bloc's broader climate objectives. Under the proposal, companies importing natural gas, oil and coal into the European Union......
European missile manufacturer MBDA has introduced a new interceptor system designed to defend against large-scale drone attacks and waves of low-cost weapons, as recent conflicts highlight growing weaknesses in traditional air defense capabilities. The new Counter Mass Interceptor is aimed at helping European armed forces and NATO allies......
Financial markets are increasingly pricing in the possibility that the European Central Bank (ECB) will raise interest rates twice by early 2027, as renewed inflation concerns influence investor expectations across the euro area. German two-year government bond yields remained broadly stable on Monday after briefly reaching their highest......
A futuristic cultural complex in the heart of Tbilissi is at the center of a renewed political debate after authorities approved its demolition, with opponents viewing the decision as an attempt to erase a symbol linked to Georgia’s pro-European past. Known as the “Tubes,” the unfinished structure consists of two large metal......
European missile manufacturer MBDA has appointed Jean-Brice Dumont as its next chief executive officer, marking a significant leadership transition as the company accelerates production to meet rising defence demand across Europe. The company announced that Dumont, currently Head of Military Aircraft Programmes at Airbus, will officially......
A group of European Union countries is calling for a rethink of a planned carbon pricing system for transport fuels, raising new questions over the future direction of the bloc’s climate policy. Ten member states, including Italy and Poland, have expressed concerns about the proposed measure, arguing that the new charge could increase......
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......
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