Chinese security equipment company raided in EU over foreign subsidies concerns: A Chinese security equipment company was raided by the European Commission at ...
reuters.com/world/europe/security-equipment-company-raided-eu-over-foreign-subsidies-concerns-2024-04-23/
Rights concerns, costs undermine Turkey-EU migrant deal, say auditors: Turkey's poor human rights record and economic factors are undermining the effectiveness ...
reuters.com/world/europe/rights-concerns-costs-undermine-turkey-eu-migrant-deal-say-auditors-2024-04-23/
Quick Glance: Rights Concerns, Costs Impact Turkiye-EU Migrant Deal
- Turkiye's poor human rights record and economic factors are undermining the effectiveness of the EU migration deal with Ankara.
- EU auditors raised concerns about NGOs' ability to operate projects due to Turkiye's authoritarian turn and crackdown on dissent.
- The report highlighted challenges in managing EU aid amidst Turkiye's economic downturn and rule of law backsliding by Ankara.
- The European Commission's lack of cost analysis and uncertainty post-aid end call for improvements in impact demonstration, sustainability, and value for money.
Italy expects ECB to start cutting rates in second half of year: Italy expects the European Central Bank (ECB) to start cutting interest rates from the second ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/italy-expects-ecb-start-cutting-rates-second-half-year-2024-04-22/
Europe's Trumpists warm up for EU elections with series of rallies: Leading Eurosceptics are ready to shake up June’s EU election campaign with a set of rallies ...
euractiv.com/section/elections/news/europes-trumpists-warm-up-for-eu-elections-with-series-of-rallies/
ECB's Simkus says several interest rate cuts are most likely: The European Central Bank will most likely cut interest rates several times, but it does not need ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/ecbs-simkus-says-several-interest-rate-cuts-are-most-likely-2024-04-18/
German builders demand billions in subsidies to stem housing crisis: A plunge in new housing construction in Germany threatens to derail the country's economic ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/german-builders-demand-billions-subsidies-stem-housing-crisis-2024-04-11/
EU leaders to call for harmonised EU bankruptcy, corporate tax laws: European Union leaders will call next week for a harmonisation of the 27-nation bloc's ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/eu-leaders-call-harmonised-eu-bankruptcy-corporate-tax-laws-2024-04-09/
Number of building permits issued in Belgium dropped significantly in 2023: The decline can be attributed to high-cost property development, expensive materials ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/990000/number-of-building-permits-issued-in-belgium-dropped-significantly-in-2023
Nigeria's central bank sets minimum capital base for banks: Nigeria's central bank on Thursday announced new minimum capital requirements for banks in a bid to ...
reuters.com/world/africa/nigerias-central-bank-sets-minimum-capital-base-banks-2024-03-28/
Argentine markets in celebratory mood ahead of Easter break: Argentina's markets are in celebration mode ahead of the long Easter public holiday with sovereign ...
reuters.com/markets/argentine-markets-celebratory-mood-ahead-easter-break-2024-03-25/
BOJ ends negative rate policy: The Bank of Japan (BOJ) on Tuesday decided to end its negative interest rate policy, marking a landmark shift away from its huge ...
reuters.com/business/finance/boj-ends-negative-rate-policy-2024-03-19/
Quick Glance: Fate of BOJ's Stimulus Tools Revealed
- The Bank of Japan ended eight years of negative interest rates and other unorthodox measures to boost growth. Details on changes to the stimulating tools were disclosed.
- The negative interest rate policy was lifted, and the bank now pays a 0.1% interest rate on excess reserves to withdraw money from the economy.
- Yield curve control was dismantled, but the bank will continue to buy bonds and intervene with larger purchases if bond yields rise rapidly.
- The purchase of risky assets like ETFs and REITs was discontinued, and the commitment to maintain massive stimulus was withdrawn to reassure the market.
BoE's Mann says markets are pricing in too many rate cuts: Bank of England policymaker Catherine Mann, who last week dropped her call for increases in borrowing ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/boes-mann-says-markets-are-pricing-too-many-rate-cuts-2024-03-26/
State of the Union: War economy and humanitarian aid: The economic impact of war and new sources of investment for defence were at the heart of the EU summit ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/03/22/state-of-the-union-war-economy-and-humanitarian-aid
ECB could start rate cuts in June, De Cos says: The European Central Bank could start cutting interest rates in June after a reduction in euro zone inflation ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/ecb-could-start-rate-cuts-june-de-cos-says-2024-03-17/
ECB's de Cos says economic growth might disappoint: Growth in the euro zone might disappoint, dragging down inflation with it, European Central Bank policymaker ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/ecbs-de-cos-says-economic-growth-might-disappoint-2024-03-19/
In Japan, rate rises herald a new era for financial markets: Barely weeks after Japanese stocks broke three-decade highs, the country's financial markets are ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/japan-rate-rises-herald-new-era-financial-markets-2024-03-13/
Act fast or fall behind China, US for good, EU leaders told | kuwaittimes: Act fast or fall behind China, US for good, EU leaders told - Business - BRUSSELS: ...
kuwaittimes.com/article/13268/business/act-fast-or-fall-behind-china-us-for-good-eu-leaders-told/
Belgium and the Philippines will cooperate in the semiconductor industry: LEUVEN - Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual announced in his ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/11/belgium-at-pilipinas-magtutulungan-sa-semiconductor-industry-2349
Wall Street's three major indexes closed higher, after US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said he expected the central bank to cut rates this year ... Show more reut.rs/3Tro54W
Walmart reported strong profit and sales in its fourth quarter ending in late January after inflation-squeezed shoppers flocked to its stores reut.rs/3I79ZyY
From Paris to Brussels, Gaza is on the St Patrick’s Day agenda: Our Brussels correspondent followed Paschal Donohoe and Joe O’Brien on their excursions where ...
businesspost.ie/politics/from-paris-to-brussels-gaza-is-on-the-st-patricks-day-agenda/
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Four in 10 Brussels residents have serious financial worries: More than 2.1 million Belgians – and nearly four in 10 Brussels residents – are at risk of poverty ...
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End of combustion engines at EU level: Is there really a U-turn in Brussels?: What is true about the rumors that the combustion engine phase-out is to be ...
auto-motor-und-sport.de/verkehr/gibt-es-wirklich-kehrtwende-beim-verbrenner-aus-eu/
EU fine against Apple: This penalty is intended to deter the tech giants: Brussels is slapping the iPhone manufacturer with a billion-dollar fine ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/unternehmen/diese-eu-strafe-soll-apple-und-die-anderen-tech-riesen-abschrecken-19562760.html
Ministers urge EU to increase CAP funds as farmers protest in Brussels: French President Emmanuel Macron says crisis in sector cannot be fixed ‘in a few hours’
ft.com/content/1afea5f8-03e4-46dc-ab1e-c9034cceb7b9
Paid articlePaid Belgium's new tax regime for expats: What changes?: Only those earning over €75,000 can now enjoy certain tax concessions. But as that is out of reach for most ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/891879/belgiums-new-tax-regime-for-expats-what-changes
US prices rose marginally in December as consumer spending surged at the end of 2023. The timing of the anticipated Fed rate cut is, however, uncertain reut.rs/3OGmVjh
Delhi HC orders SpiceJet to return leased engine to Brussels by March 10: SpiceJet leased engine: Delhi HC orders SpiceJet to return leased engine to Brussels by ...
business-standard.com/companies/news/delhi-hc-orders-spicejet-to-return-leased-engine-to-brussels-by-march-10-124022201082_1.html
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The @ICRC will organize a workshop to promote understanding & respect for International Humanitarian Law ... Show more forms.office.com/r/5JXW5unKmr
Britain's annual rate of consumer price inflation surprisingly sped up in December as the CPI rose slightly to 4% - above analyst forecasts reut.rs/3tOAYMq
UK inflation held steady at four percent in January, offering relief for the Bank of England and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reut.rs/3HZszJn
The Dow, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closed higher after an unexpected drop in January's retail sales raised rate-cut hopes reut.rs/3uEjRgz
Farmers' anger rages on in Europe | Today's Front Pagewww.dailysabah.com/business/economy/discontent-farmers-sweep-brussels-hurling-eggs-and-stones-in-protest
EU Commission accepts CAP closure for 2024: EU farmers are to be exempted from the CAP set-aside of 4% of their arable land in 2024. The EU Commission has ideas ...
topagrar.com/management-und-politik/news/eu-kommission-kassiert-gap-stilllegung-fur-2024-20000027.html
Flixbus stopped in Belgium after alleged “terrorist” conversation: It is still unclear whether there was a real threat: a passenger claims to have heard an ...
welt.de/vermischtes/article249476876/Flixbus-in-Belgien-nach-angeblichem-Terror-Gespraech-gestoppt.html
Singapore imposes civil penalty on Credit Suisse for managers' misconduct: The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has imposed a civil penalty of S$3 ...
reuters.com/business/finance/singapore-imposes-civil-penalty-credit-suisse-managers-misconduct-2023-12-28/
Belgium cracks down on use of laughing gas: Nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, will be banned in Belgium following the adoption of a royal decree by ...
thebulletin.be/belgium-cracks-down-use-laughing-gas
Oil extends gains on US strategic reserve purchase: Oil prices inched higher on Monday, extending gains for a second session as U.S. efforts to replenish ...
reuters.com/business/energy/oil-extends-gains-us-strategic-reserve-purchase-2023-12-11/
What to watch at COP28 on Monday: Monday is finance day at COP28, which means more funding is likely to be announced for the climate cause.
reuters.com/business/environment/what-watch-cop28-monday-2023-12-03/
Quick Glance: The End of the Fossil Fuel Era: Battle at COP28 Climate Summit
- Sultan al-Jaber speaks at the COP28 summit on Dec. 2, 2023 in Dubai, UAE.
- The battle for the future of fossil fuels takes center stage at the COP28 climate summit.
- For nearly 30 years, policymakers from almost 200 countries have failed to address the main driver of the climate crisis: the burning of coal, oil, and gas.
- The outcome of COP28 must be that all oil, gas, and coal nations recognize that we are truly at the beginning of the end of the fossil fuel era for the world economy.
Millions for dialogue with politicians: What BASF and others expect from lobbying
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ING offers temporary savings rate of 4%: The offer, which will remain available to the bank's customers until the end of November, requires a minimum deposit of ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/784114/ing-offers-temporary-savings-rate-of-4
Belgian Government brands banking sector an 'oligopoly' due to lack of competition
brusselstimes.com/belgium/788366/belgian-government-brands-banking-sector-an-oligopoly-due-to-lack-of-competition
Billionaire Bill Gates Enters Sewer In Brussels On World Toilet Day, Shares Video
ndtv.com/offbeat/billionaire-bill-gates-goes-inside-sewer-in-brussels-on-world-toilet-day-shares-video-4591139
Quick Glance: Bill Gates Explores Sewer System in Brussels
- American billionaire Bill Gates visited the Sewer Museum in Brussels on World Toilet Day, November 19.
- In an Instagram video, Gates is seen exploring the sewer system and learning about Brussels' wastewater history.
- The video features Gates meeting scientists to understand the city's water waste system intricacies.
- Caption in the video sheds light on the importance of wastewater for global health on #WorldToiletDay.
Far-Right Dutch Leader Wilders Pulls Off Upset: Welcome to the Brussels Edition, Bloomberg’s daily briefing on what matters most in the heart of the European ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-11-23/far-right-dutch-leader-wilders-pulls-off-upset
Quick Glance: Geert Wilders and the Dutch Election Impact
- The rise of hard-right parties in the political landscape
- Geert Wilders's victory in the Dutch election on November 22nd has received praise from across Europe, particularly from right-wing political groups.
- Mr. Wilders's presence poses a challenge for the EU, accustomed to navigating differences between centrist parties of the left and right.
- The likelihood of further success for hard-right parties in upcoming elections is high.
Brussels terrorist suspect has previously faced terror charges in Tunisia: The suspect has claimed allegiance to ISIS in various social media videos ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/746291/brussels-terrorist-suspect-has-previously-faced-terror-charges-in-tunisia
From @Breakingviews : Germany’s ruling coalition parties suffered a crushing defeat in key regional elections, while the far-right AfD party gained significant ground ... Show more @pierrebri
Two men charged by French judge over deadly attack in Brussels last week: Two men charged by French judge over deadly attack in Brussels last week
wionews.com/world/two-men-charged-by-french-judge-over-deadly-attack-in-brussels-last-week-650599
Quick Glance: Two Men Arrested in Paris for Involvement in Brussels Terror Attack
- French investigators are still uncovering the suspects' connections to Lassoued.
- Both men are reportedly middle-aged Tunisian nationals.
- Two other men suspected of involvement in the attack were also detained by French authorities last week but later released.
- Lassoued was killed by Belgian police on Tuesday morning at a café near his home in Schaerbeek.
🔴 Around forty Belgians and immediate family members have already been able to leave #Gaza . @BelgiumMFA remains fully mobilized and in permanent contact with all ... Show more
POUR ONE OUT: The staggering decline of the brand continues following the company's controversial advertisement with a transgender influencer. trib.al/joCXQGK
Anheuser-Busch to stop cutting off Clydesdale horse tails after backlash: Anheuser-Busch is bringing an end to the controversial practice of cutting off the ...
cnbc.com/2023/09/20/anheuser-busch-to-stop-cutting-off-clydesdale-horse-tails.html
Anheuser-Busch says it will no longer amputate the tails of Budweiser's Clydesdales
npr.org/2023/09/21/1200817549/anheuser-busch-budweiser-clydesdale-horses-tail-amputation
Belgium: Two dead after shooting in Brussels: Two people were shot dead in Brussels this evening. According to Belgian agency Belga, there was initially no ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/panorama/belgien-bruessel-schuss-tote-100.html
In the name of freedom: How can the media be freed from political capture? In Vienna, the Constitutional Court must decide on the legality of the ORF Foundation ...
falter.at/zeitung/20230913/im-namen-der-freiheit
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This is the moment Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary was pied by climate protestors in Brussels as he was preparing to hand in a petition to commission president ... Show more #ryanair #planes #aviation #brussels #belgium #climate #protest #channel4news
Quick Glance: Ryanair CEO hit with cream pie by environmental activists
- Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary wipes cream pie from his face after activists threw it at him while bringing the 'Protect Overflights: Keep EU Skies Open' petition to EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels.
- O'Leary quickly removes his jacket and sarcastically calls 'well done' to his retreating assailants while standing next to a cardboard cutout of Ursula von der Leyen.
- The strikes have heavily impacted European flights, even those passing over French airspace.
- O'Leary calls again for the European Commission to take action to ensure that the strikes do not affect overflights.
Calls grow for European tax on banks as profit margins swell: "Banks are much more powerful than before the Covid pandemic thanks to the ECB interest rates ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/711483/calls-grow-for-european-tax-on-banks-as-profit-margins-swell
Investors call on ISS to overhaul its net-zero proxy advice: More than 30 investors have called on proxy advisor ISS to improve the guidance it gives to clients ...
reuters.com/sustainability/investors-call-iss-overhaul-its-net-zero-proxy-advice-2023-08-31/
Anheuser-Busch Selling Shock Top, Blue Point to Cannabis Company Tilray: The Bud Light owner is selling eight beer and beverage brands for an undisclosed amount.
wsj.com/articles/anheuser-busch-selling-shock-top-blue-point-to-cannabis-company-tilray-458a7285
Fed fines UBS $268.5 mln for Credit Suisse missteps with Archegos: The U.S. Federal Reserve announced Monday it had fined UBS Group AG $268 ...
reuters.com/business/finance/fed-fines-ubs-2685-mln-credit-suisse-missteps-with-archegos-2023-07-24/
Interest rates and cheaper glasses: What changes in Belgium on 1 August?: While it seems unlikely that 1 August will bring better weather for Belgium ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/625598/interest-rates-and-cheaper-glasses-what-changes-in-belgium-on-1-august
How Modelo beat Bud Light in America’s beer market: After the Bud Light boycott, Modelo has become America’s top-selling beer in retail stores ...
vox.com/money/2023/8/4/23818909/modelo-bud-light-sales-ab-inbev-constellation-brands-dylan-mulvaney
Interactive: Changes in jobs, unemployment and workforce data in Omaha and Nebraska
omaha.com/news/local/interactive-changes-in-jobs-unemployment-and-workforce-data-in-omaha-and-nebraska/article_b14678b5-ec12-533d-a9c3-a0eae418a111.html
Vlaams Belang breaks political ad spending record ahead of Flanders Day: By giving out "free" flags, the Flemish separatists gathered a huge amount of ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/596115/vlaams-belang-breaks-political-ad-spending-record-ahead-of-flanders-day
In honor of Disability Pride Month, Amp leaders spotlight the brands that champion disability inclusivity all year long. Explore more: ow.ly/3Nbv50PjTpE
DeSantis orders probe into Bud Light's deal with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney
cnbc.com/2023/07/21/desantis-orders-probe-into-bud-light-dylan-mulvaney-deal.html
Quick Glance: DeSantis urges state investment manager to consider action against Bud Light’s parent company
- DeSantis is pushing Florida's pension fund manager to consider legal action against Bud Light's parent company.
- The Republican presidential candidate seeks to involve himself and the state in the country's culture wars.
- DeSantis is keeping all options on the table as the state reviews AB InBev's recent financial downturn.
- However, it remains unclear what legal recourse the state might have to challenge a multinational corporation's business decisions.
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon: Arab countries won't show new "Spider-Man" movie in theaters
spiegel.de/kultur/kino/spider-man-arabische-laender-zeigen-neuen-film-offenbar-nicht-im-kino-a-221d8cb5-94fd-4712-b888-252db3e45e84
Comic strip mural in Brussels bar covered for being 'too sexist': The picture on the bar's inner terrace was deemed inappropriate by the bar's new owners ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/542562/comic-strip-mural-in-brussels-bar-covered-for-being-too-sexist
Who needs to breath more, nature or industry?
"We already decreased our emissions, sometimes for bad reasons. We shrunk our production" -Ladislav ... Show more #BrusselsMyLove
Target’s Pride collection is the latest casualty of increasing intolerance: Bud Light and Nike recently faced backlash for partnering with a trans influencer
qz.com/target-pride-collection-merch-backlash-abprallen-1850468578
Paid articlePaid BNP Paribas makes a record €4.4 billion profit in the first quarter: Bank BNP Paribas posted a record net profit of €4.4bn in Q1, almost 2.5 times the figure it ...
brusselstimes.com/news-contents/economic/487401/bnp-paribas-makes-a-record-e4-4-billion-profit-in-the-first-quarter
'20 km of Brussels' race marred by Big Oil sponsorship controversy: "We do not want these efforts for sustainability, which are carried out by public ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels-2/496476/20-km-of-brussels-race-marred-by-big-oil-sponsorship-controversy
Inflation is hitting the beer industry hard as brewers grapple with increased costs for packaging and transportation. cnb.cx/3CdLyNt
The Globe’s stars and dogs for the week: A humorous look at the companies that caught our eye, for better or worse, this week
theglobeandmail.com/investing/investment-ideas/article-the-globes-stars-and-dogs-for-the-week-156/
AB InBev's Q1 sales and profits shoot up: AB InBev registered an increase of 0.9% in volumes and 12.4% in revenue growth in the first quarter of the year ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/489834/ab-inbevs-q1-sales-and-profits-up
Brussels to adopt new initiatives for improving air quality: Brussels will be adopting a series of new initiatives aimed at improving air quality in the city ...
thebulletin.be/brussels-adopt-new-initiatives-improving-air-quality
LGBTQ+ group suspends Bud Light maker's rating over handling of backlash: The country's largest advocacy group for LGBTQ+ rights has suspended its benchmark ...
torontosun.com/news/world/lgbtq-group-suspends-bud-light-makers-rating-over-handling-of-backlash
Anheuser-Busch's Earnings Are on Tap. Analysts Care About the Conference Call. : Anheuser-Busch's first-quarter earnings won't reveal the financial impact of a ...
barrons.com/articles/anheuser-busch-earnings-on-tap-22b8854a
Paid articlePaid Fed rate hike in May still the odds-on bet: The Federal Reserve is likely to raise its policy rate once more in May to a range of 5.00%-5.25% ...
reuters.com/markets/us/traders-less-sure-fed-rate-hike-inflation-cools-2023-04-12/
Budweiser-owner AB InBev reports profit hike as beer drinkers shoulder higher prices
cnbc.com/2023/05/04/budweiser-owner-ab-inbev-reports-profit-hike-as-beer-drinkers-shoulder-higher-prices.html
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