War on Santa: Which European nations banned Christmas in the past?
Some religious and political ideologies opposed Christmas in European history, and festive traditions have proved divisive across the continent at times. Read More
UK economy stagnates as business leaders warn of ‘worst of all worlds’
Revised figures show that the UK’s economy registered zero growth between July and September as both the services and production sectors saw marked declines. Read More
Romanian centre-right party’s TikTok campaign used for far-right win — report
A communications agency picked influencers to make TikTok videos about the qualities of a future Romanian president for the centre-right PNL party, endorsing little-known ultranationalist Georgescu instead. Read More
Fact check: How deadly was 2024 for journalists?
An estimated 104 journalists lost their lives in 2024, with Palestine the most dangerous territory. Read More
Who’s Europe’s biggest Trumpfluencer?
European leaders will be jostling for influence when Donald Trump re-takes office in a few weeks. We look at who could end up being his main interlocutor across the Atlantic.…
Japanese car makers Nissan and Honda announce plans to merge
The move will create the world’s third-largest car maker by sales, as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels. Read More
How the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami became a ‘wake up call’ for early warning systems
The Indian Ocean tsunami which struck on 26 December 2004 killed more than 220,000 people. Read More
Little reason for cheer as drought forces Spain to ration Cava wine production
Sales of cava, the Spanish sparkling wine, are down globally thanks to bad weather affecting vineyards but industry leaders have a plan to reverse their flagging fortunes. Read More
Novo Nordisk shares plunge on the back of disappointing trial results
Novo Nordisk shares have plunged 20% amid the disappointing trial result of its latest weight-loss drug CagriSema. The fall wiped out €90bn in market valuation on Friday. Read More
Festive rally for European markets? 10 stocks to watch for Christmas gains
December often sees robust equity market gains, particularly in the second half. Seasonal optimism, portfolio rebalancing, and reduced volatility make it one of the strongest periods for European stocks, especially…