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Volkswagen Pushing Ahead With German Cost-Cutting, Brand Boss Says
Date: December 18, 2025
BERLIN, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Volkswagen is making progress with its cost-cutting drive, the head of the German carmaker's core brands said in a media interview on Thursday, pointing to headcount...
New Czech Government Looking at Several Cez Buyout Options, Minister Says
Date: December 18, 2025
By Jan Lopatka and Jason Hovet PRAGUE, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The new Czech government is looking at several options for buying out utility CEZ, including leaving some assets listed, but has not set a...
Spanish Police Search Laboratory in African Swine Fever Probe
Date: December 18, 2025
MADRID, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Spanish police searched a state-funded laboratory near Barcelona on Thursday as part of an investigation into the origin of the African swine fever outbreak in the same area...
Birkenstock Sees Muted Sales Growth and Profit as Tariffs Hurt Margins
Date: December 18, 2025
Dec 18 (Reuters) - German footwear brand Birkenstock beat Wall Street expectations for fourth-quarter revenue on Thursday, fueled by strong demand for its sandals and clogs among affluent shoppers...
UK Consumer Spending and Confidence Is Muted, Says Currys Boss
Date: December 18, 2025
LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - British consumer confidence and spending is muted heading into Christmas and the government's budget last month did little to help, the boss of electricals retailer Currys...
Saudi, French and US Officials Push Hezbollah Disarmament Plan
Date: December 18, 2025
By John Irish and Jana Choukeir PARIS/BEIRUT, Dec 18 (Reuters) - French, Saudi Arabian and American officials will hold talks with the head of the Lebanese army on Thursday in Paris aimed at...