Spain Shelves Shorter Work Week Bill in Blow to Sanchez Government

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Spain’s lower house of parliament has rejected a bill to reduce the standard work week from 40 hours to 37.5, handing another setback to the Socialist-led minority government of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. The proposal, championed by Labour Minister Yolanda Díaz and major trade unions, was blocked late Wednesday when opposition lawmakers joined forces with […]

Swiss Lawmakers Push Back on Tougher Anti-Money Laundering Rules Amid Rising Global Competition

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Swiss lawmakers are seeking to dilute government proposals aimed at preventing financial crime, arguing that stricter rules could erode the country’s competitiveness in global cross-border wealth management. Switzerland, long the world’s largest wealth hub, faces mounting competition from rival centres such as Singapore and the UAE, while a Boston Consulting Group forecast

Poland Shoots Down Drones in Historic NATO First, Raising Fears of Wider Conflict

By admin September 10, 2025 No comment

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Poland confirmed on Wednesday that it shot down drones that entered its airspace, marking the first time a NATO member has fired during Russia’s war in Ukraine. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk described the incident as a “large-scale provocation” and warned that it brings Europe closer to open conflict than at any point since World […]

FCA Proposes Flexibility on Contactless Payment Limits in Britain

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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed allowing card providers in Britain to set their own contactless payment limits, potentially raising the current £100 ($135.35) cap. The regulator said the move aims to make payments more convenient for consumers while supporting digital solutions and economic growth. The consultation, open until October 15, is part of […]

ExxonMobil Weighs Sale of European Chemical Plants Amid Tariff Pressure

By admin September 4, 2025 No comment

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ExxonMobil is exploring the sale of its chemical plants in the UK and Belgium, as Europe’s chemicals industry struggles with the impact of U.S. tariffs and growing competition from low-cost Chinese imports, the Financial Times reported. The potential deal, which could raise up to $1 billion, remains at an early stage, with Exxon holding discussions […]

Russia Denies Role in GPS Jamming of EU Chief’s Plane

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Russia has dismissed allegations that it was behind the jamming of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s airplane, calling the claims baseless and paranoid. The denial came from Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on Thursday, following reports of suspected interference. An EU spokesperson earlier stated that von der Leyen’s plane

UK Regulator Probes $2.4 Billion Healthcare Property Deal

By admin September 3, 2025 No comment

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Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Primary Health Properties’ (PHP) $2.4 billion acquisition of rival Assura, a leading healthcare real estate investor. The regulator said it was assessing whether the deal could result in a “substantial lessening of competition” in the UK healthcare property market. PHP completed the

French Actor Gerard Depardieu to Face Trial on 2018 Rape Charges

By admin September 3, 2025 No comment

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French film icon Gerard Depardieu, 76, will stand trial on charges of raping actress Charlotte Arnould in 2018, marking another major setback to his career following a sexual assault conviction earlier this year. Arnould, then in her early 20s, alleged that the assaults took place on two separate occasions at Depardieu’s Paris home. The Paris […]

Silent March in Belgrade Demands Elections After Railway Station Tragedy

By admin September 2, 2025 No comment

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Tens of thousands of people staged a silent march in Belgrade on Monday to honor the 16 victims of a collapsed roof at the city’s renovated railway station and to demand snap elections aimed at unseating President Aleksandar Vucic and his ruling SNS party. Sixteen high school pupils led the procession across Savski Trg square, […]

France’s National Rally Prepares for Snap Elections as Bayrou Faces Confidence Vote

By admin September 2, 2025 No comment

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France’s far-right National Rally (RN) signaled on Monday that it is preparing for potential snap elections, warning that Prime Minister Francois Bayrou’s efforts to save his minority government are unlikely to succeed. Bayrou faces a September 8 confidence vote after unexpectedly announcing it last week in a bid to push through unpopular budget-tightening plans for […]