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Inside Gianni Infantino's World Cup Empire: Cash, Power, and Politics
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is under unprecedented scrutiny as the 2026 World Cup kicks off. Allegations of political alignment with the
Tashkent Investment Forum Opens with German President Visit and US Business Push
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier arrives in Tashkent for trade talks as the Tashkent International Investment Forum opens. Albania a
Berlin Blocks UniCredit's Hostile Commerzbank Bid as Shares Surge
Germany, a 12% shareholder in Commerzbank, has rejected UniCredit's hostile public exchange offer, calling it aggressive. The Italian bank's
Uzbekistan's Special Economic Zones Drive Manufacturing and Logistics Growth
Industrial production in Uzbekistan's special economic zones surged 42.7% in the first nine months of 2025. The zones are drawing manufactur
UniCredit's Hostile Bid for Commerzbank Nears Expiry Amid Political and Legal Tensions
UniCredit's €35 billion hostile bid for Commerzbank ends Tuesday, with the Italian bank claiming over 30% acceptance. German politicians and
Average Age of First-Time Homebuyers Across Europe: Malta Leads, Germany Lags
The average age of first-time homebuyers across 23 European countries is 31.3 years, ranging from 28 in Malta to 34.7 in Switzerland and Gre
Turkic States Push for Economic Integration from Energy to AI
The Organisation of Turkic States held its third competition forum in Shusha, Azerbaijan, focusing on harmonising antitrust rules and foster
Uzbekistan Unveils €75 Billion Investment Portfolio at Tashkent Forum
Uzbekistan will showcase €75 billion in investment projects at TIIF 2026, focusing on energy, transport, and digital infrastructure. Over 3,
Oil Falls Below $80 as Markets Rally on US-Iran Peace Deal Ahead of G7
Oil prices fell below $80 a barrel on Monday after Trump confirmed a peace agreement with Iran. European markets rallied, with the CAC 40 le
Ibex 35 Breaks 19,000 Barrier as Iran Deal Reopens Strait of Hormuz
The Ibex 35 surged to an all-time high of 19,122 points after the US and Iran reached a framework agreement to end hostilities and reopen th
Iran Deal Offers Little Immediate Relief for Global Oil and Gas Markets
The agreement to end the Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz will not quickly resolve high oil and gas prices. Experts say it could tak
Why Investing in European Football Clubs Has Been a Losing Bet for Decades
Since 1998, the Pelé Index of listed European football clubs has lost roughly 11%, while global equities returned 678%. A €1,000 investment