International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on the 8th of March, as an opportunity to highlight the invaluable contributions of women across the world. This year to celebrate, it’s important to highlight some of the leading women – from Tanzania to Canada to Bangladesh – working in…
Category: 3. Europe
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Secret off-take agreement between Mutalip Shakhmurat and Glencore will fund the purchase of ERG shares
As the Standard reported on the 2nd of March 2026, Glencore is in the process of selling its Kazakh‑based asset Kazzinc to Shakhmurat Mutalip, a former railway mechanic, for £3.5 billion – writes James Ramirez from Assaynews.
In parallel, Mutalip is discussing the purchase of gold…
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Iran war could hurt Ukraine, Kallas warns – POLITICO
Iran has been attacking its neighbors with drones and missiles in retaliation against U.S.-Israeli strikes on the country. Gulf states such as the United Arab Emirates have been burning through their air defense stocks in a bid to repel the bombardment.
Kallas also warned that…
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Digital platforms evolve to meet changing consumer demands
The European digital landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by a shift in how users interact with technology and what they expect from service providers. As we move further into 2026, the focus has moved beyond simple connectivity to a more nuanced demand for personalization,…
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Spain rejects Rutte’s claim of ‘widespread’ backing for Iran war by NATO allies – POLITICO
Madrid has been one of the fiercest critics of the escalating conflict in the Middle East and has refused to allow the U.S. to use jointly operated military bases on Spanish soil to conduct its strikes. In a televised address on Wednesday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said respect…
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Save the date: Webinar on HICP
Do you want to stay up to date with the latest news in the harmonized index of consumer prices (HICP)? Whether you work with inflation or are looking to better understand it, join our webinar on HICP next Monday, 9 March, from 14:30 to 15:15 CET.
From January 2026, several methodological…
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Women held 35% of managerial positions in 2024
In 2024, 35.2% of all managerial positions in the EU were held by women, up from 31.8% in 2014.
Women were more represented among young managers (39.0% of all managers in the age group 15-39), and the share decreased with age. There were 34.4% of women among managers aged 40-64 and 26.5%…
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Women at work: A snapshot of EU’s gender employment gap
As we look at the EU’s labour market, data show that while men’s employment rate stood at 80.8% in 2024, women’s employment rate was 70.8%, resulting in a gender employment gap of 10.0 percentage points (pp). Gender employment gap is defined as the difference between employment rates…
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Commissioner Brunner convenes the 10th EU Internet Forum Ministerial Meeting
On 4 March, Internal Affairs and Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner (pictured) convened the 10th Ministerial Meeting of the EU Internet Forum (EUIF) in Brussels. The meeting will bring together EU Ministers and high-level representatives of online platforms, as well as EU institutions and…
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