Sony is raising the price of its PlayStation 5 game console in several markets including Europe and the UK in what analysts said was an attempt to get ahead of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
The Japanese group cited “a backdrop of a…
Category: 3. Europe
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Why Europe Fears a Flood of Cheap Goods From China
China has for years presented an economic challenge for Europe. Now, it could become an economic disaster.
It produces a vast array of artificially cheap goods — heavily subsidized electric vehicles, consumer electronics, toys, commercial grade…
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UN denounces deadly Palm Sunday attack in Ukraine
The two missiles struck a busy street in the city centre, damaging residential buildings, an educational facility and civilian vehicles, as people were out celebrating Palm Sunday, a major religious holiday in Ukraine.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres was deeply alarmed and shocked to…
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US military aid for Ukraine is about to cease. Is Europe ready? | David Shimer
The war between Russia and Ukraine is approaching a historic turning point: unless the Trump administration adjusts course, US military aid for Ukraine is about to cease.
In the months before leaving office, Joe Biden made a series of decisions to…
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Germany is open to sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine, says Merz
The chancellor-in-waiting said Kyiv must be allowed to ‘get ahead’.
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Greece strengthens military with 16 anti-ship missiles from France
Greece has signed a new defence agreement with France on Monday to acquire 16 Exocet anti-ship missiles, the latest in a series of arms purchases aimed at enhancing the country’s military capabilities.
Defence Minister Nikos Dendias signed the deal in Athens on Monday alongside his…
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International Paper in talks to divest five plants in Europe — TradingView News
International Paper IP said on Monday it has entered into exclusive negotiations with a family-owned company to sell its five corrugated box plants in Europe to meet the regulatory commitments for the acquisition of UK rival DS Smith…
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Museum buys rare Emily Brontë painting at auction
A rare painting by the English writer Emily Brontë (1818 – 1848) has been purchased for £32,000 (€37,034) by the Brontë Parsonage Museum at auction.
The piece was offered by Forum Auctions at a presale estimate of £20,000 (€23,152) and eventually went to the museum after a…
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Sony hikes PlayStation 5 prices by 25% in UK, Europe and Australia
Sony’s decision to hike prices in other markets such as Europe and Australia could be an attempt to protect its key US market from price increases.
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