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Economy
Third time lucky? South Africa presents revised budget
Cape Town (AFP) - South Africa's finance minister presented Wednesday a third version of the 2025 budget after being forced...
EU plans to slash red tape for medium-sized companies
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - The EU unveiled plans Wednesday to cut red tape for medium-sized companies and abolish barriers for businesses...
EU plans two-euro flat fee on small parcels from outside bloc
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - The EU said Tuesday that it was preparing to impose a two-euro ($2. 25) flat fee...
UK inflation hits 15-month high as utility bills soar
London (AFP) - Britain's annual inflation rate surged more than expected in April as energy and water bills rose sharply,...
Germany’s infrastructure push needs more than money
Berlin (AFP) - As construction crews using heavy excavators demolished a major highway bridge in Berlin, pensioner Guido, like many...
Canada seeks to send ‘strong message’ with Ukraine at G7 finance talks
Banff (Canada) (AFP) - Canada sought to send a firm message with a Ukrainian minister's presence at the start of...
Canadian host of G7 finance talks ‘optimistic’ despite trade turmoil
Banff (Canada) (AFP) - Canada's Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne expressed cautious optimism Tuesday at the start of a G7 finance...
Oasis fans could spend £1 bn on UK concerts: study
London (AFP) - Oasis fans attending the band's upcoming UK reunion concerts could spend more than £1 billion ($1. 3...
G7 finance leaders gather in Canada as trade worries cloud outlook
Banff (Canada) (AFP) - Top finance leaders from the G7 nations gathered in Canada starting Tuesday, in talks set to...
Chanel reports 28% drop in full-year profit
Paris (AFP) - French luxury group Chanel said Tuesday that it suffered a 28. 2-percent drop in net profit to...
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