Markets weekly look ahead: ECB interest rate decision in the spotlight
This week, the European Central Bank (ECB) is poised to decide on interest rates, a key event for both European stock markets and the euro. On a global scale, the…
France spent €2bn on the Olympics – was it good for the economy?
France spent €2bn on the Olympics – has the country benefited economically? Banque de France deputy governor, Agnès Bénassy-Quéré considers France’s current economic outlook. Read More
Ecuador, Indonesia, Uganda: Where can you visit the equator and is it worth a trip?
Like a golden thread circling the Earth, the equator sprinkles a bit of tourist magic in 11 countries. Read More
Hungarian families say area risks becoming a ‘battery wasteland’ in wake of Chinese lithium plant
People are continuing to resist the factory through street protests, court cases and toxic air monitoring. Read More
Salzburg glaciers may vanish in 10-15 years due to rapid climate change shrinkage
Glaciers in Salzburg, Austria, are rapidly shrinking, losing significant mass and height. Researcher Bernhard Zagel warns that the glaciers may disappear within 10 to 15 years due to climate change,…
British PM Keir Starmer meets Ireland’s Taoiseach as part of ‘wider EU reset’
Relations between the two countries have been strained since the UK voted to leave the European Union, complicating some political structures of Northern Ireland, which is part of the UK.…
Norway wants to ban unhealthy food ads that target teens. How far will it go?
A Norwegian proposal to ban unhealthy food advertisements doesn’t go as far as the UK’s rule but pushes far beyond other European countries’ efforts. Read More
Kosovo closes two border crossings with Serbia after activists stage blockade
Northern Kosovo, with a predominantly ethnic Serb population, has long been a flashpoint of tensions between Pristina and Belgrade and the border blockade comes on the same day an EU…
Greek PM Mitsotakis announces pension boosts and wage hike in 2024 economic plan
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis outlined his economic agenda at the Thessaloniki International Fair, focusing on wage growth, employment, and climate challenges. Read More
Meloni: We must not give up on Ukraine
Zelenskyy and Meloni discussed Ukraine’s immediate needs before winter, with Meloni emphasizing continued support as vital for Italy’s national interest and global stability. Read More