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The Milan-based bank launched its bid valued at €35 billion ($40.6bn) in early May to gain control of its German rival and cement its status as a European heavyweight. UniCredit’s offer officially ends Tuesday at 11:59 pm (2159 GMT), unless extended. On Monday, the Italian bank hailed the fact that it had exceeded the 30 percent threshold it had set for this takeover bid. The offer price is widely seen as too low, but it marks the latest move in UniCredit’s continued pursuit of Commerzbank, which has drawn strong opposition from the lender and several German politicians. If the offer…

The first seaplane flight between Greece and Albania, operated from Ioannina to Vlorë, marks the start of a new model of connectivity in the Mediterranean. The Hellenic Seaplanes mission is the first air link between two southeast European countries using a seaplane and is regarded as a milestone in developing a broader network of maritime air services in the Ionian and Adriatic region. The initiative follows an official invitation from the Albanian authorities and forms part of a broader framework of cooperation for the development of seaplane infrastructure and new cross-border transport corridors. Its aim is to connect coastal cities,…

Updated: 16/06/2026 – 11:55 GMT+2 A major new exhibition showcasing the work of Turner Prize-winner Anish Kapoor has opened at London’s Hayward Gallery, bringing together blood-red suspended sculptures, distorted mirror installations and void-like forms that warp perception and space. … More

Die vier Unterzeichner gehören zu den größten Industrieunternehmen Europas und haben zusammen einen Börsenwert von über 100 Milliarden Euro. Der Brief ist einer der bislang deutlichsten Appelle der Industrie an die EU, ihren Kurs in der Klimapolitik zu ändern. Er spiegelt die wachsende Unzufriedenheit über die wirtschaftlichen Auswirkungen der Netto-Null-Ziele der EU wider. Die EU verfolgt eine der ehrgeizigsten Klimapolitiken weltweit. Kritiker mahnen, dass europäische Unternehmen deshalb gegenüber Regionen mit weniger strengen Umweltvorgaben – etwa den USA und China – an Wettbewerbsfähigkeit verlieren. Das ETS sieht für emissionsintensive Branchen wie Stahl, Zement, Chemie und Stromerzeugung eine schrittweise sinkende Emissionsobergrenze vor. Die…

Updated: 16/06/2026 – 12:00 GMT+2 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 16th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. … More

While physically moving abroad might be easy (depending on your passport, of course), actually feeling settled in your new home can take a while. There could be a language barrier, or lots of bureaucracy to deal with – and that’s before you get into actually building a community of friends and regular haunts. Thankfully, the team at expat and remote worker insurance company William Russell have crunched the numbers to work out exactly where the most welcoming countries and cities are around the globe. “A welcoming destination is more about how easy it is to build a life once you…

Published on 16/06/2026 – 10:59 GMT+2 A rare first-edition copy of Emily Brontë’s Gothic masterpiece “Wuthering Heights” is heading to auction for the first time in more than a century. Christie’s auction house said that it’s the first copy of the novel in the publisher’s original cloth binding to be auctioned since 1908. Only about 250 copies of the first edition were printed, and this one has been in a private library since shortly after its publication in 1847. It is being sold along with a copy of sister Anne Brontë’s “Agnes Grey” and is expected to sell for between…

Metsola has raised concerns over a joint declaration signed by Kartheiser and other MEPs with Duma officials, in which both sides agreed to “continue and to deepen” cooperation. In her letter, dated June 11, Metsola says these statements “give rise to serious concern” because they could “misrepresent” the position of the Parliament. The Parliament officially suspended communications with Russian legislative bodies in 2014. Russian officials have been barred from accessing the institution since shortly after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.   Metsola pointed to the rules that indicate MEPs need to respect the body’s “dignity and reputation,” and…

Iran outmanoeuvred US President Donald Trump “like a violin” in negotiations, walking away with far better terms after sensing his desperation for a deal to end the war, former National Security Adviser John Bolton told Euronews. Speaking to Euronews’ Special Report from the G7, Bolton — who advised Trump on delicate security matters during his first term — argued that the framework agreement favoured Iran and said the US President had prioritised economic concerns over strategic considerations. “They’ve played him like a violin,” Bolton said. “That’s why they’ve got the deal that they want.” Bolton told Euronews Trump’s main concern…

The World Cup is among the globe’s greatest shows, and we don’t just mean the on-pitch action: The pageantry on the sidelines is just as important. Each country – some of which are making their debut – wants to put their best foot forward and showcase their local culture, whether that be through squad announcement videos or team kits. Now that all of the teams have made it to their national base camps, we thought it was time to take a look at how they got there, as many carriers have unveiled special aircraft livery for the occasion. From Aerolíneas…