Author: Euronews

ADVERTISEMENTEuropean leaders took to social media on Sunday to condemn Russia’s latest deadly attack on the Ukrainian city of Sumy.European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wrote that “Russian cruelty struck again,” calling the attack “barbaric” in a post on X.More than 30 people were killed in the missile strike as people gathered to celebrate Palm Sunday, according to officials. Images from the scene showed lines of black body bags lying on the side of the road, while more bodies were seen wrapped in foil blankets among the debris. Video footage also showed fire crews as they fought to extinguish…

ADVERTISEMENT’Fast’ is an understatement for the stock market today. Real-time price updates on a screen and stocks changing hands at the click of a button—this is the face of modern trading, be it in Tokyo, London, or New York. But, how did it all get started?It turns out that modern stock trading traces its roots back to a Dutch trading company over four centuries ago. On 20 March 1602, the Dutch East India Company (‘Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie’ in Dutch) or the VOC announced the first initial public offering (IPO), laying a foundation for modern financial markets. Article 10 of its charter said:…

ADVERTISEMENTThe Med5, a two-day meeting of the interior ministers of the five European countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, ended in the Royal Palace in Naples. Italy, Spain, Greece, Cyprus and Malta were represented, as well as the European Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner and Frontex Executive Director Hans Leijtens.At the end of the summit, the ministers signed a joint declaration.Piantedosi: migrants sent to Albania considered ‘dangerous'”We all recognised the need to strengthen Frontex,” said Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi during the press conference at the end of the summit, reiterating that “the fight against human traffickers is…

The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. ADVERTISEMENTConfidence is the motor which drives stock markets upwards. Confidence in management, in markets and in the rational making of policy. The extreme volatility of the past week underscores the crisis in confidence on European investors, but the recent turbulence also presents opportunities. Short-term fluctuations may unsettle investors who are used to predictability, but they also present entry points in undervalued sectors.In general terms, for the last decade, there has been a shift towards trading US-listed stocks,…

ADVERTISEMENTItaly on Friday transferred 40 migrants denied the right to remain in the country to Italian-managed detention centres in Albania — seemingly the first time an EU member state relocated rejected asylum seekers to a third place that is neither their country of origin nor a transit one.According to domestic media, the group departed from the port city of Brindisi, though authorities have yet to confirm the migrants’ nationalities or further details.The individuals are now being held at two Italian-built and operated facilities in Shëngjin and Gjadër, which were initially constructed to process asylum claims for migrants intercepted in the…

ADVERTISEMENTChina will raise tariffs on all US goods to 125%, up from 84%, effective Saturday.The new tariff now matches the so-called ‘reciprocal’ levy the US imposes on Chinese imports, although Beijing said it won’t go any higher.If we count tariffs the US previously imposed on China, the current rate on imported goods is 145%.”Even if the US continues to impose higher tariffs, it will no longer make economic sense and will become a joke in the history of world economy,” said the Finance Ministry in a statement.”At the current tariff level, there is no market acceptance for US goods exported…

ADVERTISEMENTThe special tribunal that Western nations intend to establish to prosecute the crime of aggression against Ukraine will not try Vladimir Putin in absentia as long as he remains president of the Russian Federation.The same provision will apply to the Russian prime minister, Mikhail Mishustin, and the Russian foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, according to two European officials with knowledge of the process who spoke with Euronews.The prosecution of these high-level officials will be allowed only if the defendants are physically present in the room – unlikely given Russia does not recognise the invasion of Ukraine as criminal and is firmly…

ADVERTISEMENTBulls, bears and dead cats are lurking in the background of President Donald Trump’s trade war. As the effects of the administration’s latest tariffs unfold, news consumers may confront unfamiliar terms related to investments or financial markets. Here is a guide to some of the most common words.Bear marketA bear market is a term used by Wall Street when an index such as the S&P 500 or the Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen 20% or more from a recent high for a sustained period of time.Why use a bear to refer to a market slump? Bears hibernate, so they…

ADVERTISEMENTThe Netherlands, Portugal and the United Kingdom are the leading destinations in Europe for “workations”, according to a new study from Notta.ai. “Workations” are a combination of work and vacation that have gained popularity as many professionals find remote work effective and prefer fully remote arrangements.The research used data from Wifimap.io, Coworker.com, World Population Review and Numbeo to analyse key metrics, including Wi-Fi availability, coworking spaces, internet speeds, rental costs and the cost of food. Portugal stands out for having the highest density of free Wi-Fi hotspots, with 1,935 hotspots available over approximately 259 million square metres. However, it is…

ADVERTISEMENTA number of sweeping new taxes on goods from other countries are already here — and more took effect on Wednesday. Trump has promised higher rates for his latest and most severe volley of duties, which he calls “reciprocal” tariffs.With so many back-and-forth tariff actions and threats, it can be tough to keep track of where things stand. Here’s a rundown of what you need to know.What tariffs took effect on Wednesday?Trump announced his latest — and most sweeping — round of tariffs on April 2, which he dubbed “Liberation Day,” as part of his “reciprocal” trade plan. In a…