European Parliament weighs immunity for 4 MEPs over Huawei probe Prosecutors want to investigate two members from the centre-right EPP, one from the Socialists and one from the centrist Renew group. Euronews · May 21, 2025
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Royal Mail owner’s £3.6bn takeover approved by shareholders Investors holding 80% of the group’s share capital had approved the takeover by Wednesday afternoon, making the offer ‘unconditional’, EP announced. The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025
Brussels, my love? Europe's declarations of independence In this edition of our weekly talk show, participants discuss the EU's attempts to reach strategic autonomy, the impact of Trump's tariffs on the global economy and the debate about how many seats the European Parliament should have. Euronews · Apr 5, 2025
What was the mysterious space signal scientists discovered in 2024? Here are some possibilities Scientists found a new kind of cosmic signal in 2024, and still aren't quite sure what's causing it. Space · Feb 10, 2025
Witches, pop star's memoir drive up News Corp revenue News Corp shares have hit an all-time high after posting five per cent revenue and 20 per cent earnings growth in the second quarter. AAP · Feb 5, 2025
Revealed: US climate denial group working with European far-right parties Representatives of Heartland Institute linking up with MEPs to campaign against environmental policies The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2025
Labour’s gamble with Royal Mail may go horribly wrong Past talk of renationalisation gives way to approval of takeover in which price of first-class stamp could be set from Prague The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2024
Daily first class mail service secured in £3.6 billion Royal Mail takeover Government secures pledge to maintain the six days a week first class service throughout the ownership of the buyer Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2024
Royal Mail takeover by Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský approved UK government to retain ‘golden share’ in parent company International Distribution Services The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2024
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Domino's shares sliced as Asia fails to make dough Pizza chain Domino's has reported softer-than-expected growth in sales and earnings, but is intent on restarting its growth plans after completing cost-cutting. AAP · Aug 21, 2024
EU parliament election sees shaken centre hold – but far right now has chances to show its strength After the four-day, 27-state democratic marathon that is the European parliamentary election, a picture has emerged of a fragile centre just holding amid a shift to the right that carries a significant potential to shape the near future of the EU, despite having fallen short of producing the earthquake some… The Conversation · Jun 10, 2024
Why we should care about this week’s European Parliament elections The European Parliament (EP) elections being held this week will likely alter the political orientation of the European Union’s main legislative and budgetary authority, the only directly elected EU body. The Conversation · Jun 2, 2024
The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2024 What will Royal Mail’s takeover mean for customers and postal workers? The billionaire Daniel Křetínský, AKA the Czech Sphinx, is poised to buy the business – but what does he have planned?
International Business Times · May 29, 2024 Royal Mail Owner Accepts Czech Billionaire's Takeover Former state monopoly Royal Mail was privatized in 2013 and has since seen its core letters business ravaged as consumers increasingly communicate online, which has conversely helped its international parcels business, GLS.
The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2024 BHP walks away from £39bn pursuit of Anglo American; Royal Mail agrees to £3.57bn takeover by Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský – as it happened Royal Mail’s parent company IDS agrees takeover offer but BHP’s pursuit of Anglo fails
The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2024 Royal Mail owner agrees to £3.57bn takeover by Czech billionaire Cash offer from Daniel Křetínský’s EP Group still needs approval from shareholders and government
Evening Standard · May 29, 2024 Royal Mail owner IDS accepts £3.5bn bid from West Ham co-owner Křetínský Křetínský has agreed that Royal Mail will deliver first-class post six days a week for the next five years after the acquisition but there are no guarantees on what happens after that
The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2024 Royal Mail owner warns Czech billionaire’s offer could create risk around finances IDS says a change in ownership may lead to ‘material uncertainty’ over the company’s future
The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2024 Royal Mail bid from Czech billionaire should be treated with deep scepticism Daniel Křetínský has failed to answer vital questions – and the company should not slip into private ownership from abroad
The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2024 Royal Mail owner received takeover offer from Czech billionaire IDS shares rise after reports that it rejected bid from Daniel Křetínský’s EP Group
International Business Times · Mar 14, 2024 EU Targets TikTok, X, Other Apps Over AI Risk To Elections The EU on Thursday wielded a powerful new digital law to press TikTok and seven other platforms on the AI risks for upcoming elections in the 27-nation bloc, including from deepfakes.
Al Jazeera · Sep 20, 2023 Analysis: Is Turkey’s bid for EU membership over? Tensions in ties flare again as Erdogan signals parting ways with the bloc after a rough European Parliament report.
The Hindu · Aug 14, 2023 Army executes contracts worth ₹7600 crore under emergency procurements The armed forces are currently executing the fourth tranche of Emergency Procurements (EP) and the Army has so far signed 49 contracts worth ₹7600 crore and another 34 contracts of a similar amount are lined up and expected to be concluded by end-September