Europe

Ryanair Reports 34% Increase in Net Profit

Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair said that their net profit rose to $2.09 billion or 34%, making it its best-ever financial performance.


Tesla Offers Unofficial Discounts to European Leasing Companies Amid Price Cut Fallout

Tesla is making efforts to address concerns raised by European leasing companies due to multiple retail price cuts and delays in service...

UK to Put Up Office in San Francisco to Address AI Risks

The UK is intensifying its efforts to assess and address AI risks by opening a new office in San Francisco...

Slovak Media Fears Government Crackdown After PM Assassination Attempt

Slovak journalists are concerned that the assassination attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico would result in a renewed push for a proposal replacing the country’s public broadcaster RTVS...


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Accel Announced New $500 Million Fund Targeting European and Israeli Startups
Palo Alto-based venture firm Accel has raised a new fund. The fund is targeting the next generation of entrepreneurs in Europe and Israel.
European Stock Extended Last Week's Gain Led by Banking and Commodity Sectors
Stoxx Europe 600 Index continued last week's gain. The index sets a new course for the first back-to-back advance in two weeks.
British Retailer Iceland Innovates to Take On German Competitors
In a battle with German's budget stores, Aldi and Lidl, Iceland introduces its food warehouse concept. The concept is an advancement of its old style format with cash-and-carry style.
Italian Banks Face a Bailout Following a Surmounting Bad Loans
Italy faces a €4.95 billion ($5.65 billion) bailout after bad loans in its banks accumulated to an alarming rate. The bank shares have lost close to half of its value in the last 12 months.
European banks under regulators' scanner amid Panama Papers issue
European banking regulators have begun probing links between banks and tax havens in the wake of leakage of Panama Papers. Switzerland's financial watchdog FINMA has cautioned banks to crack down on m
Asian shares, oil, bonds move up ending bruising week
Oil price, Asian stocks and bond yields were trading marginally higher on Friday ending the week on positive mode. Japanese currency Yen continued to rise against US dollar and this also further aided
Argentina to push $12.5bln bond offer in US, UK
Argentina government will market its $12.5-billion bond offer in North America by organizing road shows in New York, Washington and Los Angeles. The $12.5-bln bond offer will be marketed in the US and
Alibaba’s Alipay Will Launch European Expansion This Summer
Alipay is working on a plan to launch services in Europe this summer. The service will make it easier Chinese tourists to make transactions with European merchants using the app.
Canadian Pension Fund to Acquire 40% Stake in Agriculture Unit of Glencore For $2.5 Billion
Glencore is possibly nearer to a deal with Canda’s largest pension fund to sell 40% stake in its agriculture business. CPPIB has agreed to pay $2.5 billion against a total valuation of $6 billion. How
Scandinavian FSAs Summon Banks To Explain Their Accounts Against Panama Papers’ Allegations
Nordea Bank of Sweden and DNB ASA of Norway, largest lenders of the respective countries, have been accused of aiding in tax dodging by the leaked ‘Panama Papers’. DSAs of the respective countries hav
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