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Spotify shares soar as company swings to profit
Stockholm (AFP) - Shares in music and podcast streaming giant Spotify soared after it reported Tuesday an increase in the...
Norway women bring seaweed to culinary heights in Europe
Lofoten Islands (Norway) (AFP) - In the glacial waters of the Lofoten archipelago in Norway's far north, Angelita Eriksen uses...
Honda to build major EV plant in Canada: govt source
Montreal (AFP) - Japanese auto giant Honda will open an electric vehicle plant in eastern Canada, a Canadian government source...
‘Tomb Raider’ owner Embracer splits into three companies
Stockholm (AFP) - Sweden's Embracer, owner of the "Tomb Raider" franchise, announced Monday it would split into three separate companies...
Slovenia’s umbrella doctor weathers the economic storm
Ljubljana (AFP) - While most people believe a malfunctioning umbrella means you have to buy a new one, Slovenian Marija...
Splashy Saudi mega-project NEOM chases Chinese funds
Hong Kong (AFP) - Bigwigs behind a Saudi megacity dogged by questions about its viability have wrapped up a tour...
In historic election, Volkswagen workers in Tennessee vote to unionize
New York (AFP) - Volkswagen workers in Tennessee voted decisively to become a union shop, according to election results released...
China auto sector steps up Europe push with Spain plant
Madrid (AFP) - Chinese carmaker Chery signed a deal Friday to produce mainly electric vehicles in Spain, as Beijing's auto...
Nike’s Germany kit deal ‘inexplicable’, says Adidas CEO
Paris (AFP) - The sum reportedly paid by Nike to lure the German football team away from its historic partner...
Netflix beats expectations on profit and subscribers
San Francisco (AFP) - Netflix topped expectations Thursday as it reported 9. 3 million new subscribers and profits of $2
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