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Image for Poste Italiane considers broadband unit sale among options to keep grip on TIM, sources say

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Poste Italiane considers broadband unit sale among options to keep grip on TIM, sources say

Image for US sets 2027 deadline for Europe-led NATO defense, officials say

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US sets 2027 deadline for Europe-led NATO defense, officials say

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Factbox-Key points of Germany's bill to raise pensions

Image for EU's rare earths push is 10 years late and more needs to be done, Boliden CEO says

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EU's rare earths push is 10 years late and more needs to be done, Boliden CEO says

Image for French lawmakers approve taxation part of 2026 social security financing

French lawmakers approve taxation part of 2026 social security financing

Date: December 8, 2025

PARIS, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Lawmakers in the lower house of the French parliament on Friday approved taxes to finance welfare, health and pension spending in the 2026 social security budget, a major part...

Image for Boycotts could hurt Eurovision budget but not the 'show', host ORF says

Boycotts could hurt Eurovision budget but not the 'show', host ORF says

Date: December 8, 2025

VIENNA, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Four countries' boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest over Israel's participation could reduce the budget for next year's edition in Vienna but the show will be no worse for...

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Swiss government adopts draft negotiating mandate for US trade deal

Date: December 8, 2025

BERLIN, Dec 5 (Reuters) - The Swiss government has adopted a draft negotiating mandate for a trade agreement with the United States, it said on Friday. The next step is to consult with the...

Image for Sweden to cut development aid to five countries, divert money to Ukraine

Sweden to cut development aid to five countries, divert money to Ukraine

Date: December 8, 2025

STOCKHOLM, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Sweden will phase out development aid to five countries in coming years and use the money to increase support for Ukraine, the government said on Friday. The Nordic...

Image for Hungarian energy group MVM prepares to phase out Russian gas if needed

Hungarian energy group MVM prepares to phase out Russian gas if needed

Date: December 8, 2025

By Krisztina Than and Gergely Szakacs BUDAPEST, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Hungary's state-owned MVM group will be able to supply the country with enough gas even if imports from Russia are halted, although...

Image for Czech group CSG signs Slovak deal for EU ammunition supply worth up to 58 billion euros

Czech group CSG signs Slovak deal for EU ammunition supply worth up to 58 billion euros

Date: December 8, 2025

PRAGUE, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Czech defence group CSG has signed a framework deal with Slovakia’s defence ministry to supply ammunition to EU states worth up to 58 billion euros ($67.54 billion). CSG said...