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Image for Olympics-Milan's economy expected to expand more rapidly in 2026 thanks to Games
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Olympics-Milan's economy expected to expand more rapidly in 2026 thanks to Games

By Giancarlo Navach MILAN, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Milan's economy is expected to expand more quickly in...

17th February, 2026

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German economy remains stuck and set for just 1% growth in 2026, chamber of commerce says

BERLIN, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Germany's economy is expected to grow by 1% this year, more than the 0.7%...

17th February, 2026

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Apartment building fire in Spain's Catalonia kills 5 youths

MADRID, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Five people have died and four others suffered minor injuries in a fire a...

17th February, 2026

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Ukraine's small businesses struggle as Russian strikes turn off power

IRPIN, Ukraine, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Nataliia Bilostotska poured her heart and soul into her three-yea...

17th February, 2026

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Morning Bid: Quiet markets, loud diplomacy: All eyes on Iran

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rocky Swift With much of Asia shut for L...

17th February, 2026

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Asia markets make cautious start, oil rises on US-Iran talks

By Scott Murdoch SYDNEY, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Asian financial markets were treading carefully on Tuesd...

17th February, 2026

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Ukraine, Russia hold peace talks in Geneva as Trump puts pressure on Kyiv

GENEVA, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Representatives of Ukraine and Russia will meet in Geneva on Tuesday and...

17th February, 2026

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EU ill-prepared for worsening climate change, advisers say

BRUSSELS, Feb 17 (Reuters) - The European Union is not prepared for worsening climate change and sho...

16th February, 2026

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Citi says geopolitics to support oil near term; peace deals seen lowering prices

Feb 16 (Reuters) - Oil prices could remain supported in the near term as U.S. President Donald Trump...

16th February, 2026

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Zelenskiy warns of new Russian strikes ahead of Geneva peace talks

Feb 16 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that Ukrainian intelligence showed m...

16th February, 2026

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Portugal says efforts to balance budget, cut debt constrained by storm damage

LISBON/BRUSSELS, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Portugal will do all it can to keep the budget balanced and redu...

16th February, 2026

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EU countries must not hide behind national interests, German minister says

By Maria Martinez BERLIN, Feb 16 (Reuters) - The European Union is at a turning point in which count...

16th February, 2026