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Ukrainians, scattered across Europe, trapped in limbo by war

By Kuba Stezycki and Ali Kucukgocmen WARSAW/ISTANBUL, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Maryna Bondarenko says she...

21st February, 2026

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Trump pivots to new 10% global tariff, new probes after Supreme Court setback

WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he would impose a 10%...

20th February, 2026

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Swiss industry group urges Switzerland to seal US deal despite court tariff ruling

ZURICH, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Swiss industry association Swissmem on Friday urged Switzerland to finali...

20th February, 2026

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Business celebrates win over Trump tariffs, but refunds will take time

By Arriana McLymore and Nicholas P. Brown NEW YORK, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Thousands of businesses won a...

20th February, 2026

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Germany's Merz vows to keep out far-right as he warns of a changed world

BERLIN, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed on Friday not to let the far-right Altern...

20th February, 2026

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Germany's Merz says his conservatives will not partner with far-right AfD

STUTTGART, Germany, Feb 20 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday vowed to uphold an...

20th February, 2026

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UK businesses and consumers show signs of recovery in early 2026

LONDON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - British businesses have extended their early 2026 rebound into a second m...

20th February, 2026

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German producer prices fall 3% y/y in January

Feb 20 (Reuters) - German producer prices fell more than expected in January, decreasing by 3% on th...

20th February, 2026

Image for UK consumers up spending at fastest pace in nearly 4 years at start of 2026
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UK consumers up spending at fastest pace in nearly 4 years at start of 2026

(Refiles with no change to text) LONDON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - British retail sales rose by 1.8% on a m...

20th February, 2026

Image for German tax revenues fell by 3.4% in January, finance ministry says
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German tax revenues fell by 3.4% in January, finance ministry says

BERLIN, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Germany's federal and state government tax revenues fell by 3.4% in Janua...

19th February, 2026

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Russia's oil and gas revenue seen halving y/y in February

MOSCOW, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Russian state oil and gas revenue is seen almost halving in February to 4...

19th February, 2026

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UK industrial orders remain in the doldrums, CBI says

LONDON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - British industrial orders have fallen heavily again and price pressures r...

19th February, 2026