27 Февраля 2021
Germany loses export crown to China
With Germany suffering its worst recession since World War II, booming exports in China have given the Asian economy the global edge. But Europe’s largest economy is showing signs of improvement.
Euro bounces back against dollar
The euro strengthens against the pound and the dollar ahead of a meeting of EU leaders later this week.
Obama steps up pressure on Iran
US President Barack Obama says the US and allies are developing "significant sanctions" against Iran over its nuclear programme.
Tymoshenko refuses to concede defeat after Ukraine presidential elections
Ukraine's election commission has declared Viktor Yanukovych the winner of the presidential elections, but opponent and Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko said she will "never recognize" the legitimacy of the election.
Opel unveils restructuring plan
The head of German carmaker Opel, Nick Reilly, presented a plan on Tuesday for revamping the ailing General Motors unit, forecasting a loss of some 8,000 jobs across Europe and asking for government aid.
Ukraine's political future in the balance
Ukraine has a new president but does that automatically mean the country will move in a new direction? Bernd Johann of Deutsche Welle's Ukrainian service examines what the future could hold for Ukraine.
Iran 'ups nuclear fuel enriching'
Iran has begun the process of enriching uranium to 20% at its plant at Natanz in defiance of the West, state media says.
European Commission faces vote of confidence in EU Parliament
The European Parliament is expected to approve a new slate of commissioners for a five-year term on Tuesday, and Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso says the economy is top of their list of priorities.
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