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'Remain vigilant'— health advocates say don't squander months of Covid sacrifice

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 16:42:25 GMT

"People should not let their guard down now," former FDA chief Scott Gottlieb told CNBC.

Google document reveals targeted campaign against EU lawmakers, report says

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 13:26:23 GMT

Google is reportedly targeting European politicians over plans to reduce the dominance of Big Tech.

The ECB hinted at more monetary stimulus — analysts expect it to go all in

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 11:12:00 GMT

The ECB hinted that it would consider implementing more monetary stimulus in December. Analysts expect more bond purchases and lower costs for banks.

Remote working 'levels playing field' for European start-ups on the hunt for funding, ...

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 08:59:15 GMT

The coronavirus pandemic is making Silicon Valley tech investors more global in their outlook, according to Salesforce VC Alex Kayyal.

Impact investing meets venture capital as top European tech investors push for sustainability

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 08:54:33 GMT

Northzone, Earlybird and HV Holtzbrinck Ventures are among the most notable backers of Berlin-based non-profit Leaders for Climate Action.

How the intricacy of termite nests inspired the design of a Swedish school

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 08:28:59 GMT

Biomimicry is changing the way people think about how buildings look and function.

French economy rebounds in the third quarter, but new lockdown risks a 'double-dip'

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 08:06:47 GMT

France's GDP has rebounded as the country benefited from few social restrictions, but the focus is now on the final months of 2020 amid a new lockdown.

Germany to reform stock option rules in an effort to rival Silicon Valley

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 17:03:26 GMT

Germany will introduce regulatory reforms on stock options to "incentivize start-up investment in our country," a finance ministry official said Thursday.

A new coronavirus variant is seen spreading across Europe, research says

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 16:26:11 GMT

A new variant of the coronavirus, identified as 20A.EU1 by researchers from Switzerland and Spain, was first observed in Spain in June.

ECB hints at more stimulus in December as new coronavirus lockdowns are imposed

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 14:48:26 GMT

The ECB hinted that there could be more monetary stimulus coming to the euro zone as soon as December.

SoftBank-backed GetYourGuide secures $133 million from investors

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 14:11:09 GMT

Berlin travel start-up GetYourGuide has raised 114 million euros ($133 million) from investors including SoftBank Vision Fund, and Lakestar.

Europe gears up for more economic pain as Germany and France impose national lockdowns

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 13:58:03 GMT

The latest lockdowns could lead to higher unemployment, the permanent closure of many businesses and even more national debt.

United Airlines to begin trial of free passenger Covid tests on London flights

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 13:30:30 GMT

United will begin a trial of free passenger Covid tests on U.S.-London flights, an effort to spur international travel without quarantines.

Three dead and several wounded after a terror attack in Nice, France

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 12:13:57 GMT

A man armed with a knife has killed two people and wounded several others at a church in the French city of Nice, police confirmed to NBC News.

Credit Suisse misses analyst expectations with a 38% fall in net profit

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 08:53:35 GMT

The Swiss bank it expected volatile market conditions to bolster its wealth management and investment banking businesses looking ahead.

Oil major Shell increases dividend as third-quarter earnings beat forecasts

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 08:33:51 GMT

Shell said it would raise its dividend to shareholders for the third quarter of 2020 and on an annual basis going forward.

Biden vs. Trump: Europe watches the U.S. election closely — and hopes

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 08:29:23 GMT

Transatlantic ties have fractured since President Donald Trump arrived at the White House, but the EU hopes things may improve with the upcoming election.

Russia's central bank remains cautious on interest rate moves as growth forecast is lowered

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 22:04:04 GMT

The bank brought down its forecast for 2021, expecting economic growth to be between 3% and 4% next year and to be led by domestic consumption.

Watch live: Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses coronavirus developments with the JAMA Network

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 18:41:52 GMT

White House coronavirus advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci is scheduled to hold a discussion Wednesday with the the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Germany announces new Covid restrictions, France braces for more as virus surges across Europe

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 18:06:26 GMT

"We must act, and now, to avoid an acute national health emergency," German Chancellor Angela Merkel said.