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Would Trump really go to war with Europe for Greenland?
Also in this newsletter: French and German business spar over green rulesFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Why Milan looks like an art capital of the future
Gallerists and collectors are drawn by an impressive cultural heritage — and attractive tax arrangementsFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Chadian government plays down gunshots in capital
According to an unconfirmed report, 19 people were killed in an incident near the presidential palace.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
How Service-Based Businesses Can Use Tech Strategies to Unlock Growth Capital
Should you spin off a tech venture, or use tech to enhance your existing business?Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Europe pushes back against Trump over Greenland military threat
European leaders expressed their confusion and pushed back Wednesday against President-elect Donald Trump's refusal to rule out using military force to take over Greenland.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
EU leaders warn Trump not to meddle with Europe’s borders
Comments from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French foreign minister follow US president-elect’s Greenland threatsFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Scotland to host 3 biggest battery energy storage systems in Europe
Investment by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners comes as boost to SNP government before next year’s electionsFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Europe's biggest battery farm to be built on coal mine, developers say
Developers confirms £800m investment across two sites in Scotland to support the growth in renewablesBBC News - Jan. 8 -
Can Brussels stop Elon Musk’s political meddling in Europe?
Also in this newsletter: Is Ukraine seeking to capture more Russian territory?Financial Times - Jan. 8 -
Chinese airlines rush into Europe as western carriers retreat
Ability to keep flying over Russia helps three big state-owned carriers undercut European rivalsFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
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Europe leaders criticise Musk attacks
Although some of Europe's leaders have found favour with the billionaire, others are worried by his interventions.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Europe Wanted to Lead the World on EVs. Its Carmakers Can’t Keep Up
The lack of cheap EVs and the reliance on combustion engines is putting Europe’s plan to ban new petrol cars by 2035 at risk.Wired - Jan. 7 -
First commercial flight since the fall of Assad lands in Syria’s capital
The first international commercial flight since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad landed Tuesday at the Damascus airport, arriving from Qatar.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
First commercial flight since the fall of Assad lands in Syria's capital
The first international commercial flight since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad has landed Tuesday at the Damascus airport arriving from QatarABC News - Jan. 7 -
How Nato will hold European capitals to higher defence spending promises
Also in this newsletter: The countries breaking EU law by ignoring green deadlinesFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
MicroStrategy’s latest capital-raise plans are for $2 billion of preferred stock to buy more bitcoin
The move is part of the company’s plan to issue $21 billion of equity and $21 billion in fixed-income instruments over the next three years.MarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
President Joe Biden signs RFK Stadium bill into law, paving way for Commanders' return to nation's capital
The franchise could soon be returning to familiar groundsCBS Sports - Jan. 6 -
Italy’s right-wing leader Meloni positions herself as Trump's ally in Europe
During the meeting at Mar-a-Lago, Trump described Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as a "fantastic woman… she's really taken Europe by storm."CNBC - Jan. 6 -
Emmanuel Macron joins growing criticism of Elon Musk in Europe
French president accuses world’s richest man of intervening directly in continent’s democratic processes. Emmanuel Macron has added his voice to a growing chorus of European criticism of Elon Musk, ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Why this week's 'Team Cup' is important for Europe's Ryder Cup hopes
This geographically misplaced match, with the most anodyne of names, has a value that might help nudge Europe to a rare away win over the US next September, writes Iain Carter.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Trump praises Meloni for having "taken Europe by storm" during visit
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attended a documentary about Trump ally John Eastman's attempts to overthrow the results of the 2020 election.CBS News - Jan. 5 -
Europe is not a business backwater
Comparisons with the US stock market undersell the continent’s companies and their potentialFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
Relax, revive, refresh: 30 of the best spa hotels and retreats in Europe
From luxurious urban escapes to holistic getaways and indulgent country breaks, here’s our pick of the very best spas in the UK and Europe. Why go? A 400-year-old farm reimagined as a ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
The UK does have a special relationship – but it’s with Europe | William Keegan
The government is only deceiving itself by trying to ‘make Brexit work’ and forlornly pursuing a trade deal with Trump. Walter Scott knew a thing or two: “Oh what a tangled web we weave/When first ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
It is misleading to tar all Europe’s ‘new right’ parties with one brush
Some movements are correctly labelled extremist but others have a better claim to democratic credentialsFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
Alex Ovechkin scores his 872nd career goal as the Capitals beat the struggling Rangers 7-4
Alex Ovechkin scored his 872nd career goal to move 23 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, and the Washington Capitals beat the struggling New York Rangers 7-4ABC News - Jan. 4 -
Is Europe dream a reality for Bournemouth?
Bournemouth are on a club-record unbeaten run in the Premier League and are just three points off the top four, so could the dream of European football become a reality?BBC News - Jan. 4 -
Europe readies for scattergun defence-spend bonanza
Sickly economies and budgetary pressures likely to hit proposals and any increase will be thinly spreadFinancial Times - Jan. 4 -
Blinken heads to Asia, Europe on last expected trip as top US diplomat
Secretary of State Antony Blinken will embark on what is expected to be his final overseas trip in office this weekend, traveling to South Korea, Japan and FranceABC News - Jan. 3 -
USB-C Is Now the Law of the Land in Europe
Apple has already pulled devices to comply with the European Commission’s new Common Charger Directive.Wired - Jan. 3 -
Europe's real estate recovery looks set to pick up steam in 2025
Europe's real estate sector looks poised for further recovery in 2025, as investment activity picks up and growth returns across key market segments.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
To conserve or cull? Life in Australia's crocodile capital
The Northern Territory is home to over 100,000 saltwater crocodiles, but not everyone wants them there.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Reinsurance costs fall as sector deploys record capital
Decrease follows two years of bumper profits for providersFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Europe needs to tackle its red tape problem
Complex overlapping rules and burdensome reporting requirements are strangling EU growthFinancial Times - Jan. 2
