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Image for Russia planned 'acts of terrorism' in the air, Polish PM saysFinance

Russia Planned 'acts of Terrorism' in the Air, Polish PM Says

Image for Spain expects more tourists this year after record 94 million visitors in 2024Finance

Spain Expects More Tourists This Year After Record 94 Million Visitors in 2024

Image for Russian court imposes $78 million fine on Alphabet's Google for non-complianceHeadlines

Russian Court Imposes $78 Million Fine on Alphabet's Google for Non-Compliance

Image for Trump previews combative foreign policy with threats to Panama, GreenlandTop Stories

Trump Previews Combative Foreign Policy With Threats to Panama, Greenland

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Greenland Is Not for Sale, Its Leader Says in Response to Trump

Date: December 23, 2024

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Greenland is not for sale, its elected leader said on Monday, responding to comments made by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump regarding the “ownership and control” of the vast Arctic island that has been part of Denmark for over 600 years. “Greenland is ours. We are not for sale and will never be for...

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Brazil’s Embraer Sells 12 A-29N Super Tucano Aircrafts to Portugal

Date: December 17, 2024

SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazil planemaker Embraer signed a contract to sell 12 A-29N Super Tucano aircrafts to the Portuguese government, the company said in a statement on Monday. The A-29N Super Tucano is a training and light attack aircraft. The version purchased by the Portuguese government is a new version of the A-29 Super...

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UK Approves Daniel Kretinsky’s $6.7 Billion Bid for Royal Mail Parent, Ft Reports

Date: December 16, 2024

(Reuters) -The British government has approved Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s 5.3-billion-pound ($6.69 billion) takeover of Royal Mail owner International Distribution Services, the Financial Times reported on Monday. The approval is set to be announced as early as Monday morning, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter. International Distribution Services (IDS) and the Competition...

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Norway’s Wealth Fund Can Start Selling Russian Stocks, Finance Ministry Says

Date: December 6, 2024

By Gwladys Fouche OSLO (Reuters) -Norway’s $1.8 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest, can start selling stocks it holds in Russian companies, as long as it complies with international sanctions, the deputy finance minister told Reuters on Friday. “Permission to sell the fund’s Russian stocks is given on the condition that the sale can...

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King Charles Welcomes Qatar’s Emir as State Visit Begins

Date: December 3, 2024

By Sarah Young LONDON (Reuters) -King Charles and Keir Starmer welcomed Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, for a state visit to Britain on Tuesday that the prime minister hopes will help build on the Gulf state’s investment in the country. The emir and wife Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani...

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The Netherlands Hosts the Highest Concentration of Holding Entities Worldwide

Date: November 27, 2024

Amsterdam, 12 November 2024 – Small country, big numbers: The Netherlands has become a global hotspot for holding companies. Recent data from BoldData shows that the country hosts over 527,000 holding companies, the highest concentration worldwide. The USA ranks second with 375,079 holdings, followed by France with 240,673. The Netherlands’ favorable tax policies and central...