Starbucks CEO sets four-minute service goal to reinvigorate sales
Starbucks’ new Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol wants customers to get their orders hand-delivered by a barista in four minutes or less, a goal that will be central as he…
Microsoft and Meta shares fall amid slower growth prospects
Microsoft and Meta both surpassed market expectations in their September quarter earnings. However, investors are concerned about their ongoing rising spending on AI, weighing on growth outlooks. Read More
Swedish Prime Minister meets with Danish counterpart to discuss ways to tackle gang crime
Sweden has seen a surge in shootings and bombings committed by gangs over the last year, which has spilled over the border into Denmark and Norway. Read More
Meet DJ AG: The TikTok DJ turning London’s streets into a viral stage for up-and-coming artists
DJ AG, aka Ashley Gordon, has captured millions on TikTok with his outdoor DJ sets, inviting passersbyers and grassroots artists to perform live. From Skepta to kids with their grandmas,…
Poland’s recovery from Storm Boris: Is the EU prepared for more and more floods?
Floods are the most common and most costly natural disasters in Europe. They are becoming more frequent due to climate change. What is Europe doing to anticipate and limit the…
In which EU countries are the most businesses being launched?
The number of companies opened across the EU is higher than those closing, with 3.4 million new companies created in 2022 versus 2.8 million that went out of business. Read…
Dreaming of a green Christmas? How to visit Europe’s best Christmas markets by train this winter
From Strasbourg to Cologne, take the green route to Europe’s best Christmas markets. Read More
Teenager accused of England dance class stabbings faces new terror charge
Axel Rudakubana, 18, has been charged with producing a lethal toxin and possessing an Al-Qaeda manual. Read More
‘Europe is ready to help’: Von der Leyen pledges EU support to Spain amid devastating floods
The European Commission president told reporters in Brussels that the EU will assist in coordinating rescue efforts through its Copernicus geo-monitoring satellite system. Read More
Will the ETA be delayed? Industry leaders call on UK to postpone introduction of new border system
Europeans will be required to have an ETA for travelling to the UK from April, with applications opening up in March. Read More