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Explainer-How did ivory coast and ghana's cocoa sales crisis come about?
Date: February 26, 2026
By May Angel LONDON, Feb 26 (Reuters) - The producers of half the world's cocoa - Ivory Coast and Ghana - have struggled to sell beans and pay farmers this year due to ample global harvests, lower...
Germany's merz hails China ties as he seeks reset with Beijing
Date: February 25, 2026
BEIJING, Feb 25 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz touched down in Beijing on Wednesday hoping to reset bilateral ties, with China pitching itself as a reliable economic partner as Europe...
Cyprus imposes livestock controls amid foot and mouth outbreak
Date: February 24, 2026
NICOSIA, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Cyprus imposed strict livestock controls on Tuesday after authorities confirmed multiple cases of foot and mouth disease, triggering nationwide restrictions on the movement...
Danish authorities hold iran-flagged vessel over registration concerns
Date: February 19, 2026
COPENHAGEN, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The Danish maritime authority said on Thursday it has detained a container vessel anchored in the Nordic country's waters on the grounds that it was not properly...
EU and Australia: Progress made on resolving trade dispute issues
Date: February 13, 2026
BRUSSELS, Feb 13 (Reuters) - The European Union and Australia, whose plans for a sweeping free trade deal have been put on hold since 2023 due to disputes over certain sectors such as farming, have...
Sweeping EU sanctions plan aims to hit Russian crude exports harder
Date: February 6, 2026
BRUSSELS, Feb 6 (Reuters) - The European Commission has proposed a new package of sanctions against Russia that targets energy, financial services and trade sectors, its President Ursula von der Leyen...