French Markets Face Growing Pressure

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French financial markets are showing signs of increasing pressure as concerns over high government debt and political uncertainty intensify ahead of next year’s presidential election. The government is seeking €54 billion in savings in its proposed 2027 budget, while economic growth is expected to slow to 0.4% this year. The risk premium on French government […]

Germany Economy May Grow 1% in 2026

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Germany’s economy could expand by around 1% in 2026, nearly twice the 0.5% growth forecast by the Bundesbank in June, President Joachim Nagel said. He pointed to stronger-than-expected export demand and increased government spending as key drivers behind the economy’s resilience after three years of stagnation. The German government’s debt-financed spending package,

Wealthiest Russians Fund Over 1% of State Spending Through Donations

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Russia’s wealthiest individuals have provided more than 471 billion roubles, or over $5.6 billion, to the state budget through what government documents describe as “voluntary receipts” this year, according to Reuters. The contributions followed a closed-door meeting between President Vladimir Putin and leading Russian businesspeople in March, many of whom are under

Spain Faces Renewed Housing Protests After Parliament Rejects Measures

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Spain’s parliament has rejected government measures aimed at easing the country’s housing crisis, prompting protesters to continue demonstrations and encampments in Madrid and other cities. The proposed package included protections against evictions of vulnerable tenants until 2030, an extension of rent freezes for existing leases and tighter rules for

Spanish King’s Visit to Ceuta and Melilla Tests Ties with Morocco

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Spain’s King Felipe and Queen Letizia will visit the disputed North African enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla on October 13 and 14, according to sources in the Spanish royal household. It will be Felipe’s first visit to the two cities during his 12-year reign and comes more than two months after a major migrant surge […]

Rising Rents Put Berlin’s Underground Culture Under Pressure

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Berlin’s alternative cultural scene is facing growing pressure as rising property prices reduce the availability of affordable spaces for artists and independent groups. Zirkus Mond, an alternative circus troupe that spent eight years performing on vacant land in northeast Berlin, is now preparing to move after the developer reclaimed the site. The area, known as […]

Bosnia Heads to Polls as EU, US and Russia Vie for Influence

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Bosnia and Herzegovina is set to hold general elections on October 4, with voters choosing representatives for the country’s tripartite presidency, national parliament and regional bodies. The election comes amid economic difficulties, slow progress toward European Union membership and a political crisis that continues to expose divisions within the country. Bosnia remains

Swiss Glaciers Lose 5.5% of Ice in Disastrous 2026

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Swiss glaciers recorded a near-record loss of ice in 2026, with an estimated 5.5% of the country’s remaining glacier ice disappearing over the past 12 months, according to new monitoring data. Scientists say the pace is extraordinary, with intense heatwaves in May and June rapidly melting the limited snow cover left after a mild winter. […]

Tesla September Registrations Rise Across Europe, Extending Recovery

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Tesla’s new-car registrations increased across several European markets in September, adding to signs of a recovery for the U.S. electric vehicle maker after two years of declining sales in the region. Registrations rose 61.9% in France, 2.2% in Norway and 38.4% in Sweden compared with the same month last year, according to data from national […]

Italy’s Inflation Rises Above 4% as Energy Costs Surge

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Italy’s EU-harmonised consumer prices rose 2.0% month-on-month in September, pushing annual inflation to 4.1%, up sharply from 3.2% in August. The increase was driven largely by soaring energy costs linked to turmoil in the Middle East. The latest figure was above the 3.8% median forecast from a Reuters poll of 17 analysts and marked Italy’s […]