Category: 3. Business
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North Sea ships crash captain held for longer in police inquiry
EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock The Russian captain of the Solong cargo ship was arrested on Monday The captain of a cargo ship arrested after a collision in the North Sea is being held in custody for a further 24 hours “due to the complexities of the incident”, police said. The 59-year-old Russian man… Continue Reading
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Kallas pitches plan to ‘potentially’ mobilise €40 billion in military aid for Ukraine
The new initiative by Kaja Kallas is facing unresolved questions and political resistance that threaten to slow down its approval and roll-out. ADVERTISEMENT High Representative Kaja Kallas has pitched an ambitious plan to mobilise up to €40 billion in fresh military support for… Continue Reading
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Mark Carney sworn in as Canada's new prime minister as country faces US trade war
The governing Liberal Party appeared to be poised for a historic election defeat this year until US President Donald Trump declared an economic war and threatened to annex the country as a “51st state”. Continue Reading
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Huawei lobbyists barred temporarily from the European Parliament
A temporary ban will be in place until the end of the investigation carried out by Belgian prosecutor over alleged corruption case Continue Reading
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Georgescu free to try his luck in other presidential elections, Romanian court says – POLITICO
That means Georgescu can have another go next time — as long as he plays by the rules. In his appeal to the court, Georgescu — whose original candidacy was allegedly boosted by a Russia-backed TikTok influence operation — insisted that his expulsion from the election do-over could… Continue Reading
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North Sea collision: What tech was onboard the two ships and why didn't it prevent a crash?
Various technologies would have been onboard the Stena Immaculate and the Solong at the time they collided in the North Sea. Why didn’t they stop a collision? Continue Reading
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Why is the global rubber market likely to see shortages in 2025?
Euronews Business looks at the factors impacting the rubber market this year, while also exploring how sustainable farming practices like agroforestry may impact the rubber industry. Continue Reading
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EU Parliament ethics system 'not fit for the job', EU expert says
Professor Alberto Alemanno thinks the European Parliament’s ethics rules have failed to address corruption risks, but that this does not damage the image of the EU as a whole. Continue Reading
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Govt constitutes Pakistan Crypto Council to accelerate digital transformation
Representations of cryptocurrencies are seen in this illustration, August 10, 2022. — Reuters Pakistan Crypto Council will comprise high-level panel. Pakistan ranks 3rd in Global Crypto Adoption Index. Council set to position Pakistan at forefront of financial… Continue Reading
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‘Faster and faster’: Why did global sea levels rise more than expected in 2024?
Since the satellite recording of ocean height began in 1993, the rate of annual sea level rise has more than doubled. Continue Reading