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Fancy a beer? Where in Europe will you have to pay the most tax on it?
The EU requires member states to levy a minimum excise duty on beer but the majority of countries actually charge…
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New TSMC chip plants planned for Europe says Taiwan official
The world’s largest contract chipmaker, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, is set to expand its operations in Europe, according to a…
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Eurozone: August retail sales rise, but Germany’s factory orders sink
Eurozone retail sales grew 0.2% in August, rebounding from July’s flat reading, while Germany’s factory orders plunged 5.8%, marking their…
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Are these the best European countries for AI start-ups?
Sweden is among the best countries for a new AI company. It’s most successful tech start-ups have seen an impressive…
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Are these the most stressful jobs in Europe?
Some jobs are more stressful than others and some sectors have more stressful jobs within them than others. Euronews Business…
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Eurozone business activity shrinks in September as Olympic boost fades
Eurozone business activity contracted in September, and weaker demand eased inflationary pressures. This supports the case for a European Central…
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ECB’s Lagarde predicts inflation to hit 2% target next year
ECB President Christine Lagarde praised the “remarkable” unwinding of inflation with minimal job losses, projecting inflation to hit target by…
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What is behind the huge drop in Mercedes’ share prices?
The German carmaker’s shares started Friday with an almost 7% drop as the company significantly cut its expected results for…
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Bank of England keeps rates at 5%, propels pound to over 2-year highs
The Bank of England held rates at 5%, as largely expected. The pound surged against the dollar and euro, while…
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EU car industry calls for urgent action as EV new car sales tumble
The industry is calling for policymakers to help saying that, if nothing is done, the required transition will be costly…
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