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Economic Watch: Europe's sluggish economy dampens company profits, defense sector thrives

VALLETTA, March 21 (Xinhua) -- Many major European companies across various sectors saw a sharp profit decline in 2024, while the defense industry, in contrast, has thrived, benefiting from increased military spending by European countries.

Roundup: European countries vow retaliation against Trump's tariff threat

BRUSSELS, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- Transatlantic trade tensions have escalated following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a 25 percent tariff on European imports, with European countries warning that Europe will react "firmly and immediately" against unjustified barriers.

Roundup: U.S. tariffs on steel, aluminum spark strong backlash across Europe

BRUSSELS, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 25-percent tariff on steel and aluminum imports upon entering the United States, regardless of their country of origin, has sparked strong opposition across Europe.

Urgent: 5 shot in attack at Swedish school, say police

STOCKHOLM, Feb. 4 (Xinhua) -- Five people were shot in an attack on Tuesday at a school in the city of Orebro, about 200 km west of Stockholm, Sweden, police said.

Roundup: WEF calls for global cooperation, warning trade barriers serve no-one's interest

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 23 (Xinhua) -- Amid unprecedented global uncertainty and rising protectionism, the ongoing World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting has emphasized the urgent need for an open, inclusive global economy and strengthened international cooperation to address economic challenges and ensure a sustainable recovery.

Roundup: WEF participants confident in China's economic growth, global contributions

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- Amid a sluggish global economic recovery and rising protectionism, China's stable and positive economic development has drawn significant attention at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting, which began on Monday.

Interview: Deloitte China CEO highlights China's role in global economic cooperation

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- China continues to be a steadfast force in advancing multilateral economic and trade cooperation worldwide, said Patrick Tsang, chief executive officer of Deloitte China, emphasizing the country's significant contributions to global trade, investment, and the green and digital economy.

Roundup: Ukraine's halt of Russian gas transit tightens EU supplies, fuels U.S. LNG boom

VALLETTA, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- Since the halt of Russian gas transit through Ukraine on Jan. 1, Europe has been grappling with tight gas supplies and soaring prices.

Roundup: European consumers show restraint as Christmas shopping season kicks off

VALLETTA, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) -- As Black Friday ushers in the 2024 Christmas shopping season, consumers across Europe are spending cautiously on holiday gifts, amid a sluggish economic recovery and declining consumer confidence.

EU allocates 300 mln euros for defense procurement projects among member states

BRUSSELS, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) -- The European Commission on Thursday announced funding for five cross-border defense procurement projects, aiming to streamline cooperation among European Union (EU) member states.

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