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Europe Becomes Weakest Global Smartphone Market With 9% Shipment Decline
Europe has officially taken the mantle as the weakest smartphone market in the world, after shipments across the region—excluding...
Sep 8, 20254 min read


European Bank Stocks Face Headwinds After Strong Rally but Investors Eye Further Opportunities
European bank shares, which have surged more than 40 percent so far this year, are now entering a testing phase as renewed political...
Sep 3, 20253 min read


German Business Sentiment Rises to 15-Month High Despite Weak Economic Outlook
Business confidence in Germany picked up in August, reaching its strongest level in 15 months, according to a survey released on Monday....
Aug 27, 20251 min read


Euro Area Industrial Production Falls in June Amid Diverging Sector Trends
Industrial production in the euro area dropped by 1.3 per cent in June 2025 compared with May 2025, according to estimates released by...
Aug 26, 20252 min read


Euro Area and EU Trade Surpluses Shrink Sharply in June 2025
The euro area recorded a trade surplus of €7.0 billion in goods with the rest of the world in June 2025, a steep decline from the €20.7...
Aug 25, 20253 min read


Greek State Budget Records Surplus of €2.19 Billion in January–July 2025
Greece posted a surplus of 2.188 billion euros in its state budget balance during the period January to July 2025, according to...
Aug 19, 20253 min read


Slovenia to Introduce Digital Nomad Visa This November with One-Year Limit and Strict Conditions
Slovenia is positioning itself as the latest European destination for remote professionals with the official launch of a Digital Nomad...
Aug 4, 20252 min read


U.S. and EU Reach Major Trade Deal as Trump Sets 15% Tariff on Imports, Greece Among Most Exposed Economies
The United States and the European Union reached a significant trade agreement on Sunday, establishing a new framework that will see a...
Jul 29, 20253 min read


EU’s €33 Billion VAT Haul in 2024 Highlights Success of E-Commerce Reform
The European Union collected more than €33 billion in value-added tax (VAT) revenue in 2024 through its e-commerce VAT mechanisms,...
Jul 25, 20252 min read


EU Industrial Production Struggles for Momentum Amid Crises and Structural Challenges
Industrial production across the European Union expanded at an average annual rate of just 0.6 per cent between 2000 and 2024, according...
Jul 24, 20252 min read


Coal Communities Across Europe Embrace Renewable Future With EU-Backed Transition Plans
Across Europe, coal-dependent regions are confronting a moment of profound transformation, and the EU is stepping in to ensure the shift...
Jul 22, 20254 min read


EU Moves to Tighten Rules on Visa-Free Travel Amid Concerns Over Migration and Security
In a significant development for global mobility, the European Union Council and Parliament have reached a provisional agreement to...
Jul 17, 20253 min read


Slovenia to Launch Digital Nomad Visa This November with Strict Employment and Residency Terms
Slovenia has announced the official launch date for its much-anticipated digital nomad visa, with the program set to go live on November...
Jul 7, 20252 min read


Slovenia to Launch Digital Nomad Visa in Late 2025 to Attract Global Talent
In a strategic effort to draw skilled remote workers and position itself as an appealing destination for global professionals, Slovenia...
Jul 2, 20252 min read


Asylum and Temporary Protection Applications Drop Significantly Across EU in 2024 and Early 2025
The European Union witnessed a marked decline in asylum applications throughout 2024, a trend that appears to be continuing into the...
Jun 30, 20252 min read


Major Shifts in Schengen Visa Applications in 2024: France, Sweden Rise, While Kosovo and Sudan See Sharp Declines
In 2024, Schengen states collectively received 11.7 million visa applications — a 13.5 per cent increase from the 10.3 million filed the...
Jun 25, 20253 min read


Portugal Reaffirms Commitment to Golden Visa Program Amid New Reform Plans
Portugal has confirmed that it will continue its Golden Visa Program, despite making plans to revise and improve the scheme. The...
Jun 24, 20252 min read


Baltic, Nordic States and Poland Push for Schengen Ban on Russians Who Fought in Ukraine
In a move to strengthen regional and EU-wide security, Poland, the Baltic states, and the Nordic countries are advocating for a ban on...
Jun 23, 20252 min read


German Embassy in Islamabad Streamlines Work Visa Process, Expands Online Access for Pakistani Applicants
In a major overhaul of its visa processing framework, the German Embassy in Islamabad has introduced sweeping changes to simplify and...
Jun 20, 20253 min read


EU Set to Tighten Visa-Free Travel Rules Amid Concerns Over Irregular Migration and Investor Citizenship Schemes
In a significant policy shift, the European Union Council and Parliament have reached a provisional agreement to overhaul the framework...
Jun 19, 20252 min read
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