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Dealmakers got what they wanted in 2025: an almost record-breaking year for mergers and acquisitions despite a turbulent spring that threatened hopes of a revival in activity during US President Donald ...

The European Union agricultural sector saw a significant 9.2 per cent increase in labour productivity in 2025 compared with the previous year, as rising income and a shrinking workforce combined to boost ...

The European Union has seen a significant divergence in its economic sectors as of October 2025, with services recording a substantial 16.4 per cent increase since the start of the pandemic while ...

The European Union’s total production and consumption of chemicals, including both hazardous and non-hazardous materials, has fallen significantly over the last decade, according to Eurostat. Specifically, production has dropped ...

As climate change becomes a major driver of migration, EU-funded researchers are listening to affected communities to help support fairer policies for those most at risk. By Andrew Dunne Climate ...

Scientists in Italy are developing sweet snacks with lab-grown plant cells and fruit residues, producing a material that a 3D printer can then process into ‘pastries’ with high nutritional content. ...

The European Union exported and imported record levels of services in 2024, according to a report from Eurostat. Specifically, EU countries exported services worth €1 568 billion to countries outside the bloc in 2024, ...

Eurostat has reported that the European Union reduced its primary energy consumption in 2024, bringing it closer to its 2030 efficiency targets and signalling progress that also matters for energy-dependent countries such ...

Kyndryl, a leading global provider of mission-critical enterprise technology services with a presence in Cyprus, has announced the launch of enhanced agentic AI capabilities and a unique design process.  The ...

Fatalities resulting from railway accidents across the European Union dropped by 10.8 per cent in 2024 compared with the previous year, falling to 750 from 841 deaths, according to new data released by Eurostat ...

The euro area recorded a trade in goods surplus of €18.40 billion with the rest of the world in October 2025, according to Eurostat. This is significantly higher than the €7.10 billion surplus ...

Garanti Bank (GARAN.IS) expects another tough year for Turkish lenders in 2026, with growth likely to remain constrained as authorities keep most credit restrictions in place to tame inflation, CEO ...

Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation rate fell moderately to 1.9 per cent in November from 2.2 per cent October, according to government data. Inflation based on the consumer price index has hovered ...

British regulator the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) launched a wide-ranging consultation on a range of proposed rules for the crypto industry this week, shortly after the government said the industry ...

Appetite for Israeli technology innovation has remained undiminished this year, with a surge in acquisitions and IPOs led by Alphabet’s (GOOGL.O) $32 billion purchase of Israeli cybersecurity company Wiz, ...

Medical supply giant Medline’s (MDLN.O) shares rose 41 per cent above their offer price in their hotly anticipated New York debut on Wednesday, rounding out a strong year for ...

EU imports of petroleum oils fell sharply in the first nine months of 2025, while purchases of liquefied natural gas surged, reflecting a continued shift in the bloc’s energy mix, ...

The European Central Bank kept its policy rates steady on Thursday and took a more positive view on a euro zone economy that has shown resilience to global trade shocks. ...

The Bank of England cut interest rates on Thursday after a narrow vote by policymakers but it signalled that the already gradual pace of lowering borrowing costs might slow further. ...

Mikki Koskinen from Finland has been elected the next president of the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA). His term will start on January 1, 2026, and will last for two years. Nikolas ...

Cyprus’ shipping community has increasingly been drawn into global efforts to tackle harassment at sea, as the island’s maritime cluster aligns with international campaigns, regulatory changes and growing expectations ...

Britain’s jobs market showed further signs of weakening in the run-up to last month’s budget announcement by finance minister Rachel Reeves, as official data showed fewer people in ...

The World Bank is partnering with Turkey’s Vakifbank (VAKBN.IS) to mobilise up to 1.5 billion euros ($1.76 billion) to expand access to finance for the country’s micro, small and ...

After a stellar 2025, investors expect shares in European banks to keep heading higher in 2026, supported by strong earnings and, crucially, cost savings stemming from artificial intelligence. As fears of a ...