Ukraine war fuels new surge in energy prices – BBC News
Analysts are warning of a huge increase in energy bills and fuel prices due to the war in Ukraine. The expected surge in prices … source
Omicron surges in Europe as Italy and Spain tighten restrictions – BBC News
Italy and Spain are the latest European countries to tighten coronavirus restrictions in an effort to curb the spread of the Omicron … source
UK tightens sanctions on Russia over Ukraine invasion fears – BBC News
The UK has said it will “widen” its sanctions on the Kremlin to include “companies involved in propping up the Russian state,” as … source
Russia accused of using cluster bombs as fighting rages in Ukraine’s cities – BBC News
Heavy fighting has taken place in several cities across Ukraine. Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second city, has seen some of the fiercest … source
EU puts anti-dumping duties on stainless steel from China, Indonesia and Taiwan
(Reuters) – The European Commission has imposed provisional anti-dumping duties on some stainless steel products from China, Indonesia and Taiwan, according to the official EU journal, nearly eight months after…
United Technologies, Raytheon offer EU concessions over $120 billion merger deal
FILE PHOTO: A screen shows the logos and trading information for defense contractor Raytheon Co, and United Technologies Corp. on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in…
EU industry chief warns of more onerous tech rules by year end
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union will decide by the end of the year whether to impose rules reining in the market power of U.S. tech giants, the bloc’s industry…
EU industry chief tells Facebook to adapt to EU, not other way round
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – EU industry commissioner Thierry Breton said on Monday it was for Facebook to adapt to Europe’s standards, not the other way round, as he criticized the U.S.…
EU seeks reset in trade talks with U.S. – trade chief Hogan
FILE PHOTO: European Trade Commissioner-designate Phil Hogan of Ireland attends his hearing before the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium September 30, 2019. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo DUBLIN (Reuters) – The European…
Fiat appeals to Europe’s top court against $33 million EU tax order
FILE PHOTO: The logo of car manufacturer Fiat is seen in Zurich, Switzerland October 30, 2019. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann/FIle Photo BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Carmaker Fiat Chrysler (FCHA.MI) has lodged an appeal…