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Updated: 22/04/2026 – 7:00 GMT+2 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 22nd, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. … More
The world of finance is undergoing a fundamental transformation as Wall Street institutions increasingly embrace perpetual futures contracts and tokenized real-world assets to navigate a 24/7 global economy. According to industry experts, the elimination of contract expiry dates and the advent of instantaneous “atomic” settlement are redefining market relevance, particularly as crypto-native platforms continue to lead price discovery during geopolitical crises that increasingly occur during the weekend. The convergence of these technologies suggests that the boundary between traditional finance and blockchain-based infrastructure is narrowing. Wall Street desks, multi-strategy allocators and macro funds are now actively exploring these digital-native structures because…
Apple’s incoming CEO, John Ternus, has spent nearly his entire career at Apple – but until now, he has largely stayed out of the spotlight. The 50-year-old hardware engineer will take over in September from Tim Cook, who transformed Apple into a $4 trillion company during his 15 years at the helm following the death of co-founder Steve Jobs. Ternus, who grew up in California, holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. After graduating in 1997, he briefly worked at Virtual Research Systems, a virtual reality startup, before joining Apple 25 years ago. There he…
By David Del Valle Published on 22/04/2026 – 7:00 GMT+2 Cruise tourism not only connects destinations, but also boosts the local economy and employment. This is the main conclusion of the latest “Cruising for Impact” report, presented by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), which highlights that for every 20 cruise passengers, one full-time job is generated worldwide. The study highlights the industry’s role as a driver of development in coastal and port destinations, where the flow of travellers translates directly into job opportunities and economic growth. In total, the industry generated 1.8 million jobs in 2024, of which almost…
Am Mittwochabend deutscher Zeit sollte die Waffenruhe zwischen den USA und dem Iran enden. Nun hat Trump sie verlängert. Julius Brinkmann von POLITICO in Washington, D.C. gibt ein Update zu den wichtigsten Entwicklungen aus der Nacht und zum Stand von Friedensgespräch in Islamabad. Mehr Informationen dazu auch in unserem Newsletter D.C. Decoded. Lange galt die Vorratsdatenspeicherung als unlösbarer Zankapfel. Aber heute bringt die Koalition einen gemeinsamen Gesetzentwurf ins Kabinett. Rasmus Buchsteiner kennt die Details des Kompromisses und ordnet ein, ob die neue Regelung den Ermittlern wirklich die erhofften Werkzeuge im Kampf gegen schwere Kriminalität liefert und welche Vorhaben für die Innere…
Brussels faces a narrowing window to strike a deal on its next long-term budget. EU leaders gather in Cyprus this week for a potential clash over the bloc’s €1.8 trillion plan — already dividing north and south, farmers and reformers, capitals and Brussels. Council President Antonio Costa wants momentum. But with proposed new EU taxes, debt repayments and looming elections on the table, compromise looks distant. On today’s episode, Ian Wishart and Ryan Heath break down what’s at stake — and why this battle is only just beginning. They also dig into the Commission’s new emergency energy package, as fears…
US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire with Iran will be extended indefinitely to allow more time for diplomacy, as a second round of peace talks was on hold. The announcement came via a post by Trump on his social media platform, Truth Social, a day before the existing truce was set to expire, in what he says was after a request from Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir. “Based on the fact that the Government of Iran is seriously fractured, not unexpectedly so and, upon the request of Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister…
Different industries share frustration at the lack of guidance. They are asking to stop the clock so a targeted revision for the legislation can be created. For operators, regardless of size, the implementation of compliant and scalable systems will require significant investments, reorganization of operations and training of staff in addition to substantial preparation time. via Serving Europe Reusable packaging systems will require structural changes to existing operations, each of which come with their own environmental considerations depending on the design and management of the system. By contrast, BYO packaging raises a different set of challenges regarding food safety and consumer health,…
Magyar beat Orbán partly on a promise to reset Hungary’s relations with the EU, but he envisions doing so within an emboldened bloc of Central European nations led by like-minded right-wing leaders whom he believes share a cultural outlook, economic interests and conservative views on everything from migration to energy policy. With the important exception of Poland, these countries — positioned between Western Europe and Russia — have also traditionally shown a greater willingness to maintain business links with Moscow. The incoming Hungarian leader has already publicly outlined how he might achieve his vision for a Central European bloc. At…
Kallas raised the possibility of adopting “measures that require a qualified majority of votes,” among them targeted sanctions or partial measures focused on trade. Italy’s Tajani explicitly backed that approach. “I believe it is better to sanction individually those responsible, I am thinking of violent settlers,” he said, while expressing skepticism about broader trade measures that he said could hurt ordinary Israelis. While a common EU position toward Israel remains elusive, the critical tone at the meeting of foreign ministers reflects a significant shift in attitudes within the bloc. “There is very negative momentum toward the Israeli government,” Maya Sion-Tzidkiyahu…