Business
The EU-US tariff package advanced in committee, cutting duties on many U.S. goods while adding safeguards and a 2029 sunset clause.
EU iron ore imports from non member countries fell 11.3% since 2020 as domestic output and exports also declined by 2025.
European stocks closed lower Monday as the STOXX 600 fell 0.8%, with oil prices, Middle East tensions and sector moves in focus again.
EU unemployment held steady in April, with jobless totals down from March and youth unemployment easing in the latest labour data.
S&P Global’s Italy manufacturing PMI rose to 52.9 in May, marking the strongest sector reading since April 2022 as output and orders improved.
Portugal recorded 2.3% annual GDP growth in the first quarter of 2026, as domestic demand offset a weaker external trade contribution.
IEA projects global energy investment at $3.4 trillion in 2026, led by electricity, clean energy, grids, storage, gas and coal spending.
EU goods imports reached €627.8 billion and exports hit €640.5 billion in Q1 2026, leaving a €12.7 billion surplus, Eurostat data showed.
News
Austria has moved green roof planning and maintenance into its building framework as cities face hotter weather and heavier rainfall risks.
EU prison population rose 2% in 2024 to 508,746 as overcrowding persisted in several member states, according to new Eurostat data.
Bomb disposal specialists and emergency crews responded after the Bristol house explosion as police carried out inquiries at two locations.
Austria is advancing an Africa strategy focused on trade, security and development as it expands ties with the African Union and key states.
Belgium’s updated spending tally puts defence, security and resilience at 3.44% of GDP, reflecting a broader count used to meet NATO goals.
At the World Court’s 80th anniversary, Guterres said international law is under strain and urged states to fully respect all ICJ rulings.
EU leaders will meet in Cyprus on April 23-24 to discuss Ukraine, the Middle East, energy pressures and the next long-term EU budget talks.
Moscow has opened the 33-kilometer T2 line, a cross-city tram route linking 13 districts and adding a record urban corridor to the capital’s transit network.
The European Commission said navigation through the Strait of Hormuz must remain toll free, reinforcing international law as shipping disruption persists.
The UK is set for its warmest day of 2026 with highs near 26C before a sharp cooldown, showers and frost risk return later this week, forecasters say.
Thirty-two migrants were rescued and two bodies recovered near Italy after a boat left Libya, while 71 people remained missing, survivors said.
Sports
Porsche presents a one-off 911 GT3 RS by Sonderwunsch with Macadamiametallic paint, brown carbon fibre and couture design.
Electric car sales across Europe rose sharply in early 2026 as higher petrol and diesel prices pushed buyers toward battery EV models.
BMW has unveiled the all-electric i3, its second Neue Klasse model, with up to 900 km WLTP range, 400 kW charging and Munich production from August 2026.
Technology
IONO Robotics has presented Workmate, an Austrian humanoid robot designed for industrial workplaces, manufacturing and logistics use.
Russian researchers patented an AI workflow that maps fractures, faults and veins in drilling core images for faster rock analysis at scale.
EU measures on space security now span satellite tracking, anti-spoofing, secure communications and connectivity amid rising orbital risks.
A Russian researcher developed a method using optical data to estimate orbit changes faster for satellite tracking and debris monitoring.
Austria’s patent filings rose sharply in 2025, beating wider European growth as industrial companies and inventors lifted national and EPO applications.
Lifestyle
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