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Brussels aims for price transparency in food chain

After bans on unfair trading practices and better producer cooperation, the EU Commission made proposals Wednesday for greater transparency in the way prices are reported throughout the food chain. Source: European Business News Brussels aims for price transparency in...

Europe goes to the polls

Three days of Europe-wide elections for the European Parliament got under way Thursday with voters in the Netherlands and also, finally, the United Kingdom going to the polls.The count starts Sunday. Source: European Business News Europe goes to the polls

EU approves unprecedented cuts to single-use plastics

EU ministers gave final approval Tuesday to new laws to tackle marine litter coming from single-use plastic products found on European beaches, as well as abandoned fishing gear and oxo-degradable plastics. Source: European Business News EU approves unprecedented cuts...

Brussels signs landmark aviation agreements with China

The EU strengthened aviation relations with China Monday, signing an agreement on civil aviation safety and a horizontal aviation agreement in a boost for EU trade in aircraft and related products. Source: European Business News Brussels signs landmark aviation...

Banks fined over EUR 1bn for foreign exchange cartel

The EU Commission fined five banks - Barclays, RBS, Citigroup, JPMorgan and MUFG - EUR 1.07 billion Thursday for taking part in two cartels in the Spot Foreign Exchange market for 11 currencies. Source: European Business News Banks fined over EUR 1bn for foreign...

EU launches citizens' initiative to save the bees

The European Commission decided Wednesday to register a European Citizens' Initiative entitled ‘Save the bees! Protection of biodiversity and improvement of habitats for insects in Europe'. Source: European Business News EU launches citizens' initiative to save...

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Portugal beat Dutch to win inaugural Nations League title

PORTO, Portugal: Portugal became the first team to win UEFA's Nations League competition when a well-crafted goal by Goncalo Guedes gave them a 1-0 win over Netherlands in the final on Sunday. Guedes, 22, nutmegged Matthijs de Ligt, exchanged passes with Bernando...

United by fear of China, Hong Kongers staged record march

HONG KONG: They came from all walks of life, a sea of white-clad Hong Kongers, braving hours in the tropical heat and galvanised by fear that their unique city is being subsumed by China. The international financial hub has seen plenty of political turbulence over the...

Football: Portugal defeat Netherlands to win first Nations League

PORTO: Portugal added the inaugural Nations League title to their Euro 2016 triumph as Goncalo Guedes' strike on the hour won an underwhelming final 1-0 against the Netherlands in Porto on Sunday (Jun 9). The Dutch defensive pairing of Virgil van Dijk and Matthijs de...

Formula 1: Hamilton wins Canadian Grand Prix after Vettel penalty

MONTREAL: Lewis Hamilton won Sunday's (Jun 9) Canadian Grand Prix after Sebastian Vettel took the chequered flag but controversially received a five-second penalty for dangerous driving. Vettel, who started on pole, was demoted to second ahead of Ferrari team-mate...

Renault may block Nissan reform over boardroom dispute

PARIS: Renault has signaled it will block reforms launched by alliance partner Nissan in the wake of the Carlos Ghosn scandal unless it is granted representation on new board committees, a source close to the French carmaker said. Renault, which owns 43.4 per cent of...

Clinical India win Oval showdown with Australia

LONDON: India's top order fired in unison and their bowlers produced a tidy display to beat holders Australia by 36 runs in a blockbuster World Cup contest on Sunday. Shikhar Dhawan smashed 117, his 17th ODI century, and forged two significant partnerships with fellow...

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