The bridge changing lives and boosting business
One of Europe’s most iconic transport landmarks, the Öresund bridge, which connects Denmark and Sweden, is celebrating 25 years since its opening. But challenges remain…
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Air France-KLM to Take Majority Stake in Scandinavian Airline SAS
Air France-KLM plans to increase its stake in Scandinavian airline SAS to 60.5%, the latest step towards consolidating Europe’s fragmented airline sector as carriers seek…
UK Court Rules Shell Liable for Legacy Oil Spills in Nigeria
Oil giant, Shell will now face a full trial in London’s High Court in 2027, over allegations that it was legally responsible for legacy oil…
Salah Among Nominees for PFA Player of the Year Award
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah was among six players nominated for the Professional Footballers’ Association Men’s Player of the Year award on Friday. The 33-year-old played…
EU plans €2 fee on small parcels in hit to Shein and Temu
The European Union has proposed a two-euro flat fee on billions of small parcels sent directly to people’s homes, which mainly come from China at…
UK says Gulf trade deal next in line after sealing pact with EU
The UK government’s dealmakers are turning their attention to the Gulf after a series of trade agreements with Europe, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said. On…
Polish Presidential Vote Tests PM’s European Vision
Poles voting on Sunday in a presidential election that will decide whether Warsaw follows the pro-European path set by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, or take…
Portugal holds its 3rd general election in 3 years
LISBON, Portugal – Voters in Portugal return to the polls Sunday for a third general election in three years, as the country’s increasingly fragmented political…
Ursula von der Leyen Europe’s strong iron lady
Sir Keir Starmer has made much of his closeness to Donald Trump. In his hastily arranged trade deal announcement, where he patched in by phone to the Oval…
Friedrich Merz’s bid to become Germany’s chancellor fails
In a historic first, conservative leader Friedrich Merz ’s bid to become Germany’s 10th chancellor since World War II failed by six votes in parliament on Tuesday, a stunning…