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Jul 26, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
AI-generatedRyanair profits fall 34% as chief executive O'Leary bets on European airline shake-out
Ryanair reports a 34% drop in profits to €538 million amid lower fares, but chief executive Michael O'Leary remains focused on long-term European airline consolidation.
Jul 26, 2026, 03:30 AM UTC
AI-generatedSpanish leader seeks increased Algerian gas amid conflicting official reports
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez visited Algeria to request higher gas supplies, though Algerian official statements did not confirm Moncloa's claims of an agreement.
Jul 26, 2026, 02:00 AM UTC
AI-generatedItalian government considers urgent excise duty cuts as fuel prices surge
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is accelerating plans for an emergency decree to reduce fuel excise duties as prices peak in Milan.
Jul 26, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
AI-generatedRussia extends diesel export ban through end of year
Russia has extended its diesel export ban until the end of the year to address domestic fuel shortages and stabilize market supply.
Jul 25, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC
AI-generatedEuropean nations fear rising dependence on US gas following Russian LNG ban
European countries fear that replacing Russian LNG with US supplies by 2027 will leave the region exposed to high prices and political instability in Washington.
Jul 25, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC
AI-generatedEconomists warn US tariffs under Trump are set to remain in new trade phase
Economists warn that US trade tariffs under Donald Trump will persist, marking a new phase of prolonged global economic tension and trade partner pressure.
Jul 25, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC
AI-generatedParamount Skydance delays Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition to 2027
Paramount Skydance has postponed its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery to June 2027 amid antitrust lawsuits from U.S. state attorneys general and the Writers Guild of America.
Jul 25, 2026, 09:30 PM UTC
AI-generatedChinese carmakers challenge Mercedes dominance in Albania
Chinese automotive brands like BYD are rapidly gaining market share in Albania, challenging the long-standing dominance of Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Jul 25, 2026, 06:30 PM UTC
AI-generatedMoldovan government plans reduced energy subsidies as political debate deepens
Moldova plans to scale back winter heating subsidies as political debate deepens over public sector integrity, energy tariffs, and capital water supply risks.
Jul 25, 2026, 06:00 PM UTC
AI-generatedUS imposes new import tariffs on 60 trade partners as EU faces strategy debate
US President Donald Trump enacts new import tariffs on 60 trading partners, sparking legal doubts abroad and renewing debate over the EU's diplomatic strategy.
Jul 25, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC
AI-generatedGerman industry losing 15,000 jobs monthly, BDI chief warns
German industry is shedding roughly 15,000 jobs per month, but BDI chief Tanja Gönner believes innovation can reverse the critical trend.
Jul 25, 2026, 04:30 PM UTC
AI-generatedGlobal markets prepare for Fed, BoE, and BoJ decisions as oil surges
Global financial markets face a critical week with interest rate decisions from the Fed, BoE, and BoJ amid surging Brent crude oil prices and Middle East risks.
Jul 25, 2026, 03:30 PM UTC
AI-generatedHouthi attacks on Saudi Arabia threaten Red Sea energy routes
Fresh Houthi attacks on Riyadh and Red Sea shipping routes heighten fears over global energy supplies and regional stability.
Jul 25, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC
AI-generatedEnilive acquires Oil! service station network from Prax Group
Enilive has agreed to acquire service station operator Oil! from Prax Group, taking over around 320 stations across Germany, Denmark, Austria, and Switzerland.
Jul 25, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC
AI-generatedGlobal trading partners prepare responses to new US tariff measures
US President Donald Trump has enacted a new wave of tariffs targeting dozens of trade partners, triggering international concern and potential retaliatory measures.
Jul 25, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
AI-generatedUK freezes $33 million in London properties linked to Singapore probe
Britain's National Crime Agency has frozen over $33 million in London properties owned by Xu Haika, a suspect in a major Singapore money laundering case.
Jul 25, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC
AI-generatedDomestic health travel spending in Turkey exceeds 10.6 billion lira in first quarter
Turkish residents spent over 102.3 billion lira on domestic travel in Q1, with health-related travel expenses exceeding 10.6 billion lira, according to TurkStat data.
Jul 25, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
AI-generatedFuel prices rise across Baltic capitals
Fuel prices rose across Baltic capitals, with Riga recording the highest gasoline prices at €1.894 per liter and Vilnius leading in diesel costs.
Jul 25, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
AI-generatedElectric vehicle sales in Portugal hit repeated record highs
Portugal recorded five monthly sales records for electric vehicles in under a year, reaching nearly 7,600 units sold in June 2026.
Jul 25, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC
AI-generatedNew US tariffs trigger backlash from global trade partners
New US tariffs ranging from 10 to 12.5 percent on 60 economies have drawn sharp criticism from trading partners including China, Japan, and Australia.