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CO2 Emissions in the EU Higher Than in the Previous Year Due to Economic Growth
Greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union (EU) were 3 percent higher in the second quarter of this year than one year previously in the same period. The increase is mainly because the economy in Europe continued to recover after the…
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Manufacturing Industry in Eurozone Increased in September
The European statistics agency Eurostat reported that the Eurozone industry produced more in September than a month earlier. In particular, more was made of things like clothing and food.
Energy production went down. This may have…
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Earthquake of 5.7 off the Coast of Italy
Italy was briefly rocked on Wednesday morning by an earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale.
The quake struck at around 7:07 a.m.; its epicentre was in the sea off the Adriatic Coast, near the town of Pesaro.
There are no…
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Adidas Lowers Profit Forecast After Kanye West Ceases Cooperation
German sports brand Adidas has lowered its profit forecast for the third time since last summer. The new downward revision results from the termination of the collaboration with rapper Kanye "Ye" West.
The reason for the…
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German Authorities Search Bank for Russian Oligarch
German authorities have invaded the Swiss bank UBS, where former ING boss Ralph Hamers is the top man. Offices in Frankfurt and Munich were searched in connection with an investigation into possible money laundering by a Russian oligarch.…
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Greta Thunberg Ready to Pass Megaphone on to Others
After four years as the face of global climate marches, Swedish activist Greta Thunberg told Swedish news agency TT on Monday that he is ready to "pass the megaphone" to others.
"We also need to hear the testimonials and…
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TikTok: Chinese Employees Can View European Data
TikTok says in its new privacy policy that employees can view user data in several countries, including China. This immediately raises fears that the government could also misuse the data there.
In the new policy, which goes into…
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Eurozone Industry Activity Falls Back to 2020 Levels
Eurozone industrial sector activity fell further than previously thought last month. Euro area manufacturing activity even dropped to its lowest level since the first corona lockdowns in 2020 in October, according to final figures from…
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