Unilever Names Meakins as Next Chairman Following CEO Change
Unilever Plc named Ian Meakins to succeed Chairman Nils Andersen, continuing an overhaul of its leadership after a
2023-07-28 15:16
ECB’s Stournaras Says a September Move Would Be Last Hike
European Central Bank Governing Council member Yannis Stournaras said any interest-rate increase in September would be the last
2023-07-28 14:56
BBVA to Buy Back Up to €1 Billion of Shares as Profit Jumps
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA reported earnings that beat estimates and said it would buy back as much
2023-07-28 14:18
Sweden’s GDP Shrinks More Than Expected, Fueling Recession Risks
Sweden’s economy had its biggest contraction since the pandemic in the second quarter, reviving prospects of a hard
2023-07-28 14:17
Oil Powers Toward Fifth Weekly Gain as Market Starts to Tighten
Oil headed for the longest run of weekly gains in more than a year on an improving macroeconomic
2023-07-28 14:17
French Economy Grows More Than Expected in Boost to Euro Zone
France’s economy grew significantly faster than estimated in the second quarter, providing a positive surprise as recession fears
2023-07-28 13:55
Sanofi Lifts Guidance on Dupixent, Covid Vaccine Sales
Sanofi raised its forecast for the year as the French drugmaker gains new patients for blockbuster drug Dupixent
2023-07-28 13:52
Greece fires – live: Blaze triggers massive explosions at air force ammunition depot
A wildfire has triggered a series of massive explosions at an air force ammunition depot in central Greece. The depot was evacuated before the explosions, which shattered windows in the surrounding area. No injuries were reported, although continued blasts prevented firefighting teams from approaching the site. Greek state broadcaster ERT said the facility is in the coastal town of Nea Aghialos near the Volos area. The fire reached the ammunition storage facility about four miles north of the major military air base in Nea Anchialos. Local media reported that bombs and ammunition for Greek F-16 fighters were stored at the site The fighter jets are reportedly being moved from the air base. Fire Service spokesman Ioannis Artopios said 12 villages were ordered to be evacuated in the Volos-Nea Anchialos area. He said the blaze was the most dangerous of the 124 wildfires the fire service had to deal with on Thursday. Deadly wildfires on Greece’s mainland have killed two as wildfires spread in Europe and north Africa including Greece, Portugal, Turkey, Italy, France, Croatia, Spain, Algeria and Tunisia. Read More World is entering ‘era of global boiling’, UN warns as July is the hottest month on record Wildfires in Portugal: Is it safe to travel to Lisbon and Cascais right now? Rhodes holidaymaker: Tui rep urged my family to ignore evacuation order Travel insurance company apologises for telling customers they would not be covered for Greece holidays July has been so blistering hot, scientists already calculate that it's the warmest month on record
2023-07-28 12:59
Marketmind: Bank of Japan sets the stage for higher yields
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Vidya Ranganathan The Bank of Japan decided to
2023-07-28 12:53
AP-Week in Pictures: July 21-27, 2023
JULY 21-27, 2023 From Servette’s supporters waving smoke flares during the UEFA Champions League match between Switzerland’s Servette FC and Belgium’s KRC Genk, to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meeting with lawmakers in parliament while demonstrators protested his divisive judicial overhaul, to actor Kevin Spacey leaving court after a jury acquitted him of all nine sexual offense charges in London, this photo gallery highlights some of the most compelling images from around the world made or published by The Associated Press in the past week. The selection was curated by AP photo editor Pamela Hassell in New York. Follow AP visual journalism: Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/apnews/ AP Images on Twitter: :https://twitter.com/AP_Images Read More Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide
2023-07-28 10:27
Europe's banks are bracing for a wave of defaults
Some of Europe's biggest banks are setting aside more cash to absorb potential losses on loans, as rising interest rates increase pressure on borrowers.
2023-07-28 00:21
Instant view: ECB lifts interest rates for ninth time in a row
The European Central Bank raised interest rates for the ninth consecutive time on Thursday and kept the door
2023-07-27 20:45