Relatives of the 57 victims killed in Greece’s deadliest train disaster gathered in large numbers at a courtroom in Larisa as the long-awaited trial officially resumed. Many families struggled to enter the overcrowded venue, with some saying they were “packed like sardines” while others were unable to clearly follow proceedings. The crash, which occurred in […]
Intel has announced plans to spend $14.2 billion to repurchase the 49% stake in its Ireland semiconductor manufacturing facility that it previously sold to Apollo Global Management. The move will restore full ownership of the Leixlip-based plant as the company strengthens its financial position and benefits from rising demand for processors driven by artificial
Global pharmaceutical companies are delaying the launch of new medicines in Europe as they navigate pricing uncertainties driven by U.S. policy changes under President Donald Trump. The U.S. government has been pushing to lower prescription drug costs by linking them to prices in other developed markets, particularly Europe, through a “most-favoured-nation” pricing model.
Inflation increased to at least 2.5% across four German states in March, driven largely by rising energy prices linked to the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. In North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany’s most populous state, annual inflation climbed to 2.7% from 1.8% in February. Similar increases were recorded in Bavaria, Baden-Wuerttemberg and Lower Saxony, signalling a
Three paintings by renowned French artists Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne and Henri Matisse have been stolen from a museum in northern Italy, police confirmed on Monday. The artworks, estimated to be worth around $10 million in total, were taken from the Fondazione Magnani Rocca near the city of Parma during the night of March 22–23. […]
Russia has expelled a British diplomat, accusing him of engaging in economic espionage and activities threatening national security. The Federal Security Service (FSB) said the diplomat, a second secretary at the British embassy in Moscow, was involved in intelligence-gathering efforts, including attempts to obtain sensitive economic information through informal meetings
Global airlines are raising ticket prices and reducing flight capacity as soaring oil prices sharply increase operating costs, creating uncertainty for the industry’s profitability. The sudden spike in jet fuel prices, triggered by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, has forced carriers to rethink pricing strategies and route planning, even as higher travel costs
British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves will urge G7 counterparts to avoid unilateral trade measures while the Iran war continues, warning that such actions could threaten global energy security. Speaking at a meeting with finance and energy ministers, she stressed that collective action is crucial to maintain resilience and avoid shifting pressure onto partners. Reeves
Italy’s market regulator Consob has ruled that all three slates of nominees submitted for the board of Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) are fully legitimate, according to a source familiar with the matter. The decision follows a complaint filed by MPS’s current board over a slate presented by small investor PLT Holding, which aims […]
Foreign ministers of the G7 nations have called for an immediate halt to attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure amid the ongoing Iran war, following a high-level meeting in France. In a joint statement, the ministers stressed the urgent need to reduce harm to civilian populations and protect critical infrastructure affected by the conflict. The […]









