12 Nov
New record: DAX index surpasses 27,000 points for the first time
The Frankfurt Stock Exchange reached an all-time high following positive corporate earnings and declining oil prices.
Europe news
11 Nov
European Gas Prices Rise Above $1,000 per 1,000 Cubic Meters
Natural gas prices on the TTF exchange rose following an acceleration in storage withdrawals across the continent.
11 Nov
Hungarian government secretly budgets 46 billion forints for World Aquatics HQ
According to Hungarian media, the government has allocated a massive sum to build the global swimming federation's headquarters on land owned by businessman Ruslan Rahimkulov.
10 Nov
Infineon Raises AI Sales Forecast
The German chipmaker expects significant growth in demand and has pledged to increase profitability in the coming fiscal year.
9 Nov
Israeli firm IWI to produce firearms in the Netherlands
The Israeli defense giant has signed a cooperation deal with a Dutch firm to establish a framework for domestic arms production in the Netherlands.
5 Nov
Bank of England raises interest rates to 4%
For the first time in three years, the Bank of England has raised interest rates in an effort to curb accelerating inflation.
5 Nov
First time in three years: UK Central Bank raises interest rates
Against the backdrop of rising inflation driven by the war in the Middle East, the interest rate in the UK has risen by 0.25%.
4 Nov
Sweden: Central bank raises interest rate to 2%
Sweden's interest rate has risen to 2% with expectations in the market for further monetary tightening.
3 Nov
Cyberattacks on Supermarket Fridges Sweep Across Europe
Cyberattacks have targeted supermarket refrigeration systems in at least eight European countries, causing food spoilage and operational disruptions.
2 Nov
Supermarket Cyberattack Expands to Luxembourg and Estonia
The cyberattack targeting supermarket refrigeration systems has widened, with fresh disruptions reported in Luxembourg and Estonia.
2 Nov
Cyberattacks Target Supermarkets in Belgium and Sweden, Heating Freezers to 50°C
Dozens of grocery stores were hit by cyberattacks that disrupted refrigeration systems, using a method similar to one that hit hundreds of French stores.
30 Oct
ASML Shares Fall Amid AI Selloff and Intel Outlook
Shares of semiconductor equipment maker ASML fell following an AI selloff and Intel's financial outlook.
30 Oct
London High Court Rejects Tech Giants' Challenge Against UK Regulator
The High Court in London dismissed a legal challenge brought by Meta, TikTok, and X against Ofcom's demands for detailed content moderation metrics.
29 Oct
Ship Operating for Zim Sunk in Black Sea Drone Attack; Crew Rescued
A container ship sailing from Haifa to Romania sank off the coast of Bulgaria after being struck by three drones, with all 18 crew members safely rescued.
29 Oct
Alibaba Cloud Launches First Public Cloud Region in the Netherlands
The cloud computing arm of Chinese tech giant Alibaba has launched its first public cloud region in the Netherlands.
29 Oct
Japan IP Market to Return to Cannes Film Festival in 2027
The Cannes Marché du Film will host the second Japan IP Market in 2027 as part of an ongoing partnership with Tokyo.
29 Oct
South Korea's KHNP Halts Czech Nuclear Construction Talks with Daewoo–Doosan
South Korea's KHNP has ended construction contract negotiations with the Daewoo–Doosan consortium for the Czech Dukovany nuclear project, prompting calls for renegotiation.
27 Oct
European Shares Deepen Declines as London's FTSE Drops 1%
European stock indices are trading lower, led by a 1% drop in the FTSE and ahead of earnings from Big Tech companies.
27 Oct
European Markets Slide as HSBC Revenue Miss Weighs on Banking Sector
European stock indices dropped following weaker-than-expected third-quarter revenue from banking giant HSBC and ongoing unrest in France.
23 Oct
Germany's Composite PMI Falls to Two-Month Low in October
German business activity growth softened in October as the composite index fell to 52.8 points.
22 Oct
Barclays Plans to Cut 5,000 Jobs in AI Efficiency Drive
British lender Barclays plans to cut roughly 5,000 jobs by the end of 2026 as part of an efficiency drive powered by artificial intelligence.
21 Oct
EU Investigates Booking.com Over Fraud and Deceptive Listings
The European Commission has opened an investigation into Booking.com over fake listings, identity theft, and advertising transparency.
21 Oct
Art Basel Paris: Strong Interest and $100M Artwork Amid Protests
The preview of the Art Basel Paris art fair opened under the shadow of protests in France, featuring early sales and a $100 million artwork.
20 Oct
Revolut Outage Disrupts App Access and Payments Across Europe
Customers of fintech firm Revolut across several European countries have reported issues accessing accounts, making transfers, and completing card payments.
19 Oct
Ifo Report: German Industry Lost Nearly 500,000 Jobs Since 2019
Nearly half a million jobs have been shed in German manufacturing since 2019 amid mounting competitive pressures, according to the Ifo economic institute.
19 Oct
Elbit Systems Secures $235 Million Rocket Deal in Europe
The Israeli defense company will supply PULS launchers and precision-guided rockets to a European nation under an intergovernmental deal.
16 Oct
Bank of England's Bailey: Second-Round Inflation Pressures Remain Subdued
Governor Andrew Bailey noted that secondary price pressures remain muted so far, as the pound held gains against the yen.
15 Oct
Hadassah Cyprus Hospital Opens in Limassol
The medical center was established by local entrepreneurs, with clinical staff trained by doctors from Hadassah in Jerusalem.
15 Oct
Report: World Economic Forum Could Appoint Lagarde as Early as November
The World Economic Forum may appoint European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde to a role within the organization as early as next month, sources told Reuters.
15 Oct
Hungary: Questions Raised Over Billionaire Lőrinc Mészáros's Prenuptial Agreement
The wife of Hungarian billionaire Lőrinc Mészáros revealed she does not know what is in their prenuptial agreement, raising questions over the division of his wealth.
15 Oct
UK: Financial Regulator Plans to Adopt AI for Oversight
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority is preparing to use artificial intelligence to automate financial regulation.
14 Oct
Nvidia Donates $250M in Computing Power to UK AI Safety Research
The five-year pledge comes as the British government prepares to test frontier AI models before their public release.
14 Oct
LSEG Partners with Nvidia for Faster Market Data Processing
The London Stock Exchange Group has teamed up with Nvidia to accelerate the processing of historical and market data.
13 Oct
Netflix Secures 2030 World Cup Broadcast Rights in Spain and Andorra
The streaming platform will air live FIFA World Cup matches, including free coverage for viewers in Spain.
13 Oct
Cyberattack Heats Supermarket Fridges to 50°C Across France
Hackers tampered with cooling systems at hundreds of stores, causing widespread food spoilage and fires.
8 Oct
Swiss Pension Fund Hit by Data Leak Following Cyberattack
Publica, the pension fund for Swiss federal employees, reported a data leak after an external software vendor was targeted in a cyberattack.
8 Oct
Hungary: Competition Authority Probes Suspected Cartel in Public Catering
Hungary's competition authority has opened an investigation into public catering companies over suspected cartel arrangements and overpriced services.
7 Oct
HSBC Plans Sweeping Job Cuts in UK Wealth Business in AI Push
The British bank is preparing layoffs across its UK wealth management division as it accelerates the adoption of artificial intelligence.
6 Oct
Unusual Alert on ASOS App: Hackers Claim Breach of Company Systems
Users worldwide, including in Israel, received an in-app notification claiming a system takeover and threatening data leaks.
5 Oct
Record in Germany: Over One-Third of New Cars in September Were Electric
High fuel prices drove a record 34.5 percent share for fully electric vehicles among new car registrations in Germany, while combustion sales plunged.