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S&P Global Ratings left Greece's sovereign credit rating unchanged at BBB/A-2 and affirmed a stable outlook. The decision comes as Greece records falling debt levels and steady growth, keeping the rating at the forefront of domestic headlines.
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Police have launched a criminal investigation after a ransomware‑style cyberattack crippled Albert Heijn’s supply chain, forcing the Netherlands’ largest supermarket chain to suspend deliveries for nearly two weeks. The retailer is now restoring full service while authorities work to identify the perpetrators.
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The government is preparing a landmark law to create super‑regional special zones, offering over 300 regulatory waivers to speed mega‑project development. Business groups back the fast‑track, while labor federations and parts of the ruling coalition warn of political fallout.
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Swiss food‑delivery platform Just Eat is restructuring its workforce, pushing riders into self‑employment and announcing the elimination of hundreds of positions. The move has ignited debate over minimum‑wage compliance and sparked criticism from labour groups and politicians.
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Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti convened a gathering of the governing majority’s leaders to discuss the annual budget law. The session at the Chigi Palace marks a pivotal step in Italy’s fiscal planning for the coming year.
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France's benchmark 10‑year government bond yield surpassed 5% for the first time in years, reflecting investor anxiety over stalled budget negotiations. The jump lifts the French debt risk premium to levels not seen since the euro‑zone crisis, widening gaps with U.S. Treasury yields and raising concerns across Europe.
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The finance ministry says tax receipts will be €4.1 billion higher in 2027, part of a €43.4 billion boost through 2030, yet the increase will not translate into new spending room. Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition must still adhere to tight budget rules.
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The British energy minister is expected to reject the Rosebank oil development, citing export concerns, as the government grapples with protests over the recently approved Jackdaw gas field. The decision comes at a pivotal moment for the UK’s North Sea industry and its climate commitments.
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The government lowered petrol prices by Rs2.71 per litre while increasing high‑speed diesel by Re0.31. The move comes as the country navigates a range of fiscal, energy and investment developments.
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The Reserve Bank of India’s monetary‑policy committee warned that rising input prices and robust credit expansion could broaden inflationary pressures. The minutes suggest the central bank is weighing another rate hike despite some dissent within the committee.
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The Serbian government unveiled a large‑scale development plan targeting the country's eastern and southern regions, promising 20 new factories, billions in health funding and a suite of subsidies. The scheme aims to address longstanding regional disparities and modernise key public services.
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Elon Musk has confirmed that both Tesla and SpaceX are exploring a potential merger, which he suggests could become the largest in history. Special committees within each company have been established to assess the feasibility of this colossal union, driven by complementary artificial intelligence initiatives.