Category Archives: Syndicated
German services activity shrinks again in May as energy costs weigh, PMI shows
BERLIN, June 3 (Reuters) - Germany's service sector contracted for a second straight month in May as subdued demand and high energy and other costs due to the war in the Middle East weighed on activit...
Jun 03, 2026
Lars Lokke Rasmussen remains Denmark's foreign minister in new government
COPENHAGEN, June 3 (Reuters) - Denmark's Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen has been reappointed to his position, the new government said as it prepared to take office on Wednesday. Prime Minister ...
Jun 03, 2026
New U.S. tariffs on EU goods would be unacceptable, EU trade committee head says
BRUSSELS, June 3 (Reuters) - Any new U.S. tariffs on European Union goods on top of the rates agreed last year would be unacceptable, senior EU lawmaker said on Wednesday, rejecting U.S. claims the EU...
Jun 03, 2026
Germany grants citizenship to record number of people in 2025; Syrians top list
BERLIN, June 3 (Reuters) - Germany granted citizenship to a record 332,500 people last year, a 14% increase, with Syrians making up the largest group for the fifth year in a row, according to data rel...
Jun 03, 2026
Hungary's government moves to abolish Orban-era Sovereignty Protection Office
BUDAPEST, June 3 (Reuters) - Hungary's governing Tisza party has submitted a bill to parliament to abolish an organisation set up by former Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government that stigmatized op...
Jun 03, 2026
Euro zone business wilts in May as war-driven inflation surges, pointing to Q2 GDP contraction
LONDON, June 3 (Reuters) - Euro zone private sector activity shrank at the fastest rate in 18 months in May as waning demand for goods and services - a key gauge of economic health - dragged output lo...
Jun 03, 2026
Amazon launches Prime in South Africa for under $4 a month
June 3 (Reuters) - E-commerce giant Amazon.com said on Wednesday it has launched its paid Prime service in South Africa, offering faster deliveries and media content for 59 South African rand ($3.61) ...
Jun 03, 2026
French services sector shrinks in May at fastest pace since late 2020, PMI shows
PARIS, June 3 (Reuters) - France's services sector contracted at its sharpest pace in 5-1/2 years in May as weaker demand and rising costs due to the Iran war hammered businesses, a survey showed on W...
Jun 03, 2026
Italy services costs at 3-year high as business contracts, PMI shows
ROME, June 3 (Reuters) - Cost pressures in Italy's service sector hit a 40-month high in May as the impact of the conflict in the Middle East became more acute, a survey showed on Wednesday. The measu...
Jun 03, 2026
Ford to recall nearly 420,000 US vehicles over seat-belt issue, NHTSA says
June 3 (Reuters) - Ford Motor will recall 419,967 vehicles in the U.S. as seat belts that do not retract or extend properly can fail to restrain occupants as intended, increasing the risk of injury in...
Jun 03, 2026
