Financial Times

Greece Offers Tax Incentives to Attract Returning Workforce

Ten years after the crisis summer, Greece's economy has turned to substantial growth. The country's struggle is now to get back the workforce that fled during the crisis years. Halved tax for those who return is one of the tricks.

Suspected Russian Attack Disrupts Von der Leyen's Flight GPS

The aircraft that the EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was traveling in was hit over the weekend by a suspected Russian disruption attack. The GPS system was knocked out and paper maps had to be used during the landing in Bulgaria, reports Financial Times.

Macron Plans Paris Summit on Ukraine Diplomacy

Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyj is expected to participate when his French colleague Emmanuel Macron and Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrange a summit on diplomatic solutions to the war in Ukraine.

Paris Hosts High-Level Meeting on Ukraine Security Support

Spotify Plans Further Price Increases

EU Accelerates Digital Currency Efforts Amid US Progress

Europe is anxious to fall behind when the US is increasingly opening up to digital currencies. But now the EU is stepping up the pace, writes The Financial Times, citing sources with insight.

US Stock Exchange CEOs See Significant Pay Increase

Why Zelenskyj Can't Surrender Donetsk: Three Key Reasons

Despite over ten years of Russian aggression against eastern Ukraine, the frontline in Donetsk has been kept relatively intact. Now it is being speculated that President Volodymyr Zelenskyj may need to give up the important region to put an end to the war – something that could mean a Ukrainian catastrophe.

Trump Backs Proposal for Ukrainian Land Concessions to Russia

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, supports a proposal from the Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding Ukrainian land concessions in order to achieve peace. European leaders may participate in Zelenskyj's meeting with Trump on Monday. This is stated by sources to, among others, Financial Times and The New York Times.

Rheinmetall CEO Predicts Lower Tank Prices Despite Rising Demand

The price of tanks, armored vehicles and artillery will fall in the coming years – despite a sharp increase in demand. This is stated by Armin Papperger, CEO of Germany's largest arms manufacturer Rheinmetall, to Financial Times.

Nvidia and AMD Agree to Revenue Share with US for China Export Licenses

Northvolt Critic Remains Cautious Despite Lyten's Acquisition

Northvolt's perhaps toughest critic, national economist Magnus Henrekson, is ”realistically optimistic” after the American Lyten's purchase of Northvolt's bankruptcy estate. We must hope they manage it. But the risks are still large, he says to TT.

Gold Prices Surge to Record High After US Tariff Decision

Italy Approves Bridge to Sicily, Boosting NATO Infrastructure

Italy's government approved today the plans to build a bridge between Villa San Giovanni on the Italian mainland and Messina on Sicily. The bridge plans have existed for over 50 years.

TSMC Discovers Potential Information Leak in AI Chip Division

Switzerland Seeks Improved Trade Deal with USA After Tariff Hike

Right on time for the national day celebrations on Friday, Switzerland received the message from the USA that the country will get among the highest customs rates in the world. Now, the Swiss government says it is firmly determined to get the USA to change its mind in the trade issue.

EU-US Customs Agreement Faces Criticism from European Leaders

It has barely been a day since the USA and EU agreed on a new customs agreement. But already criticism of the agreement is coming from several directions within the EU.

US-EU Tariff Negotiations Enter Critical Phase, Says Swedish Minister

Sweden voted yes when EU countries approved countermeasures against the USA's tariffs worth over 1,000 billion kronor. Intensive negotiations are underway to reach a trade agreement before the end of the month. They are in a very critical situation, says Minister for Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party).

EU and US Near 15% Tariff Agreement to Avoid Higher Duties

Washington and Brussels are close to an agreement where goods with certain exceptions from the EU will be subject to 15-percent import duties in the US from August 1, sources tell the Financial Times.

EU-US Tariff Talks Reach Most Sensitive Stage

The negotiations on tariffs between the EU and the USA are in their most sensitive stage, says Olof Gill, spokesperson for the EU Commission on trade issues. All negotiations are psychology, says Olof Gill to TT.

JP Morgan Considers Allowing Crypto as Loan Collateral

JP Morgan Chase & Co has made a U-turn and is now considering allowing customers to use crypto assets as collateral to get loans in the US major bank, reports the Financial Times newspaper, citing anonymous sources.

Wall Street Dips as Trump Raises Tariff Demands in EU Talks

Wall Street ended the week's trading with a development that mainly pointed downwards – after source information claimed that the US President Donald Trump increases his demands in the tariff negotiations with the EU.

Trump Raises Tariff Demands on EU in Trade Negotiations

USA's president Donald Trump raises his demands in the customs duty negotiations with EU, according to sources for Financial Times. He demands customs duties of at least 15–20 percent in an agreement.

Trump Advises Ukraine Against Attacking Moscow

Ukraine should not attack Moscow, says US President Donald Trump. This after reports that Trump in secret should have encouraged Zelenskyj to attacks far into Russian territory.