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George Vassiliou, 'eternal optimist' president who led Cyprus into the EU, dies at 94
By Michele Kambas NICOSIA, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Former Cyprus President George Vassiliou, who died on...
14th January, 2026
European economies
Finance
Nio pledges to continue to advance business operations in Europe
BEIJING, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio vowed to continue to advance its busi...
13th January, 2026
Finance
Sweden to invest $1.6 billion in air defence systems
SALEN, Sweden, Jan 11 (Reuters) - Sweden will spend 15 billion Swedish crowns ($1.6 billion) on air...
11th January, 2026
Finance
Factbox-What's in the EU-Mercosur trade deal and why is it contentious?
By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, Jan 9 (Reuters) - European Union countries gave provisional clearance...
9th January, 2026
Finance
Meloni urges Europe to talk to Russia, sees no swift return to G8
ROME, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Europe should reopen dialogue with Russia, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Me...
9th January, 2026
Finance
EU states back record South America trade accord after 25 years
By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, Jan 9 (Reuters) - EU nations are expected on Friday to approve the si...
9th January, 2026
Finance
Global defense stocks advance after Trump calls for higher US military budget
Jan 8 (Reuters) - Shares in European arms makers rose on Thursday to a fresh record high after Presi...
8th January, 2026
Finance
Italy wants stricter 5% safeguard trigger in Mercosur deal, minister says
ROME, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Italy wants a stricter threshold for the suspension of imports under the pla...
8th January, 2026
Finance
China seeks to enhance ties with Ireland to boost relations with EU
BEIJING, Jan 5 (Reuters) - China is ready to strengthen strategic communication with Ireland and exp...
5th January, 2026
Finance
Germany's CSU says it will push ahead with European stock exchange plan
FRANKFURT, Jan 3 (Reuters) - Germany's conservative Christian Social Union (CSU), sister party to Fr...
3rd January, 2026
Finance
Euro zone manufacturing slips deeper into contraction at year-end, PMI shows
By Indradip Ghosh BENGALURU, Jan 2 (Reuters) - Euro zone factory activity retreated further into con...
2nd January, 2026
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Factbox-After Bulgaria, euro expansion faces hurdles in remaining EU states
Jan 1 (Reuters) - Bulgaria became the 21st member of the euro zone on Thursday despite opposition fr...
1st January, 2026