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Moldova’s new government sworn in with goal to sign EU accession treaty by 2028
Moldova’s new government, led by private equity investor Alexandru Munteanu, took his oath of office on November 1 after winning a confidence vote supported by 55 deputies from the ruling pro-EU Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS). With a fragile...
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The 15 best Christmas markets in Europe for 2025
If your idea of winter bliss involves sipping gluhwein, browsing endless stalls of holiday gifts and getting lost in a sea of glittering fairy lights, plan to celebrate this season at one of Europe's Christmas markets. These traditional markets,...
'We Have a Deal': Global Markets Soar as Trump and Xi Agree to Historic One-Year US-China Trade Truce
Global stock markets rallied dramatically following news that the US and China had reached a significant trade truce. Leaders from both nations agreed on a one-year moratorium on tariff conflicts, signalling a potential thaw in their...
Sir Keir Starmer’s obsession with Net Zero is example of how to ruin an economy and impoverish people
IN his own mind, Keir Starmer is off to the COP30 summit in Brazil not to hide from his gathering troubles at home but to inspire the world to follow Britain’s example on the climate. Look, he will say, Britain has halved its carbon emissions...
Funds Europe Luxembourg conference: ELTIF 2.0 gaining momentum
Europe is on a journey to catch up with the US in the mainstreaming of private assets, and the second iteration of the European Long-Term Investment Fund (ELTIF) is key to that transition. That was the perspective of speakers at the Funds Europe...
EU enlargement report praises Montenegro, slams Georgia
The European Commission's latest enlargement report heaped praise on Ukraine and Montenegro, whilst criticizing both Serbia and Georgia on Tuesday. Brussels' report is annual scorecard for countries that are hoping to join the European Union. Ten...
EU Enlargement Report Criticises Serbia, Hails Montenegro’s Progress
European commissioner for enlargement Marta Kos presents the 2025 Enlargement Package at a press conference in Brussels, 4 November 2025. Photo: EPA/OLIVIER HOSLET. EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos in Brussels on Tuesday presented the...
PM says Moldovans not only want to be Europeans, but also work for this, deserve to be part of European family
Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu has welcomed the conclusions of the annual report on the European Union's enlargement, presented by the European Commission today, highlighting that Moldova achieved the biggest progress among all candidate...
Global evangelical Christianity is shifting eastward, says Palestinian minister
Global evangelical Christianity is shifting eastward, says Palestinian minister SEOUL, South Korea (RNS) — From the General Assembly of the World Evangelical Alliance, the Rev. Jack Sara pondered what he called a generational and geographical...
Trump has an opportunity to unblock Ukraine’s EU accession in his meeting with Orbán
On November 7, US President Donald Trump will host Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán at the White House. There, Trump could do something unexpected and, ultimately, to the advantage of his own agenda: demand Orbán stop being an obstacle to...
Albania among top reformers in EU enlargement, says Kos
BRUSSELS, Nov. 4 (TemA) — EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos has praised Albania for what she called “unprecedented progress” toward European Union membership, placing it among the bloc’s top reform performers this year. “Albania has made...
PM vows to keep EU reform pace after Brussels report
TIRANA, Nov. 4 (TemA) — The European Commission’s new report on Albania praises the Rama government’s steady progress toward EU membership but urges reforms to stay inclusive and maintain momentum. Reacting on X, Prime Minister Edi Rama said his...
Greaves Cotton Q2 Profit Rises 32%; Engineering Business Up 31%
Greaves Cotton Limited (GCL) reported standalone revenue of ₹552 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 (Q2 FY26), up 18% year-on-year, while profit before tax (PBT) rose to ₹75 crore from ₹52 crore in the year-ago period. EBITDA stood at...
Opinion: How a new generation of business heroes is changing narratives about Latin America
Most of what we hear (and tell) about Mexico and Latin America are stories of violence, corruption and self-inflicted wounds. Those stories matter and deserve attention — but they are only part of the whole picture. As host of the It’s More Than...
Trade Barriers Limit Vital Export Opportunities for Pork Producers
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) submitted comments to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on its 2026 National Trade Estimate (NTE) Report on Foreign Trade Barriers, which details significant barriers to U.S. exports of goods...
Brussels backs advancing Ukraine efforts to join EU
BRUSSELS: The EU's executive urged the bloc to move ahead with Ukraine's membership push and slammed Georgia for backsliding, as Brussels unveiled its annual scorecard for countries seeking to join. Russia's attack of Ukraine has breathed fresh...
EU Report: Albania’s PPP Law Falls Short of European Standards
The European Union has published its Progress Report on Albania, a 102-page document analyzing the country’s performance in key areas such as judicial reform, the fight against corruption, and developments in public administration. In the chapter...
EU Progress Report: Albania Makes Limited Progress on Media Freedom
The European Union has published its Progress Report on Albania, a 102-page document providing a detailed assessment of the country’s progress in implementing judicial reform, combating corruption, improving elections, and other key areas....
Setbacks on rights and “obvious anti-EU narrative”: Serbia joins ranks of “bad” candidates for accession
Brussels – Alongside the usual suspects, Turkey and Georgia, Serbia also enters by right among the “bad” EU candidate countries. The annual report on Enlargement published today (4 November) by the European Commission leaves no room for...