Thousands of job cuts on the way across struggling sectors in Europe
The latest redundancy plans come from German car parts maker Schaeffler and French grocery chain Auchan. Read More
Fate of Swedish environment commissioner candidate in doubt after lacklustre parliamentary hearing
The nominees for the key European energy and environment commissioner roles faced a grilling by MEPs on Tuesday evening. Danish candidate Dan Jørgensen sailed through to clinch the energy portfolio,…
Russian strike on Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia kills at least six
Dozens were injured following a Russian strike on an infrastructure facility that caused a fire to break out. Read More
Commission nominee touts ‘humane and legal’ asylum return hubs during hearing
Magnus Brunner, the nominee to be the next European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, said the bloc should remain “open-minded” to exploring “new ideas” to curb irregular migration. Read…
Jordan, Morocco next in line for comprehensive EU deals, incoming Mediterranean Commissioner says
The next Commission is to include a Mediterranean portfolio, highlighting the geopolitical importance the EU puts on its neighbouring region. Read More
South Korea fines Meta € 14 million for illegally collecting information on Facebook users
South Korea said Meta put the privacy of Facebook users at risk by failing to implement basic security measures. Read More
‘These cars kill Valencians’: Climate activists target SUVs in solidarity with flood victims
If SUVs were a country they’d be the fifth biggest world polluter, according to campaigners seeking to steer them off our roads. Read More
Could a Trump administration challenge the Fed’s independence?
Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs and tax cuts could drive inflation, pressuring the Federal Reserve toward a hawkish stance. Trump has also expressed intent to influence the Fed’s decisions, potentially clashing…
Regenerative tourism, accessibility and AI: The hot topics as the travel industry gathers at WTM
This year’s event will be the largest to date with over 80 new exhibitors. Read More
Karakum to the Caspian: Turkmenistan’s untouched natural wonders
Nature enthusiasts in Turkmenistan can expect a treasure trove of wild wonders and tranquil landscapes across diverse terrain. Read More