8 h. ago EU shipping, ports strategy moves forward with Cyprus set for presidency role

Europe is pressing ahead with plans to strengthen its shipping, shipbuilding and ports sectors, despite stalled global talks on decarbonisation, with the European Commission preparing two major strategies aimed at boosting competitiveness, investment and security of supply. Speaking at the European Shipowners’ Association’s 60th anniversary conference, Fotini Ioannidou, Director of Waterborne Transport at the European […]

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4 d. ago Manchester United swings into red as European competition absence hits revenue

Manchester United MANU.N swung to a first-quarter net loss on Thursday, weighed by lower broadcasting revenue and ticket sales as the club sits out European competitions this season. The Old Trafford club posted a net loss of 6.6 million pounds ($8.83 million) for the quarter ended September 30, compared with a profit of 1.4 million […]

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6 d. ago President outlines economic and international priorities at Keve assembly

President Nikos Christodoulides spoke on Monday at the annual general assembly of the chamber of commerce and industry (Keve), emphasising the government’s economic and international policy agenda. He highlighted measures aimed at boosting business competitiveness, promoting investment, and enhancing Cyprus’ role within the European Union. Addressing business leaders and members of the cabinet, the president […]

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9 d. ago EU presents plans to overcome investment hurdles hampering competitiveness

The European Commission proposed measures on Thursday to make the European Union’s capital markets more competitive by easing cross-border operations and giving broader oversight to the European Securities and Markets Authority. The 27-nation EU is struggling to compete economically with the United States, China and other rivals, but could boost its competitiveness by bolstering its […]

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1 week ago ‘Angry and frustrated’: Man United held to draw by struggling West Ham

Manchester United missed the chance to go fifth in the Premier League when they were held 1-1 by West Ham United at Old Trafford on Thursday, a result which keeps the visitors in the relegation zone. After a scrappy goalless opening half, the hosts took the lead in the 58th minute through Diogo Dalot but […]

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2 w. ago Man United hand Palace first home Premier League loss since February

Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee and Mason Mount struck in the second half as Ruben Amorim’s men battled back for a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace on Sunday, ending the hosts’ nine-month unbeaten Premier League run at Selhurst Park. United, who tasted victory for only the second time in their last 12 away games, climbed above […]

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2 w. ago Foden’s double secures Manchester City’s thrilling win over Leeds

Midfielder Phil Foden delivered in dramatic fashion, scoring in the first and 91st minutes, to seal Manchester City’s 3-2 victory over Leeds United on Saturday in a breathless finish that kept Pep Guardiola’s side in the Premier League title race. The game appeared to be heading for a draw after second-half goals by Leeds’ Dominic […]

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2 w. ago Google ditches EU antitrust complaint about Microsoft cloud amid EU probe

Alphabet’s Google on Friday dropped its EU antitrust complaint about rival Microsoft’s cloud computing practices, a week after EU regulators launched an investigation to see if Microsoft should be subject to rules aimed at curbing its power in this sector. Last year, Google took its grievance to the European Commission, alleging that Microsoft’s anti-competitive practices locked […]

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2 w. ago Pogba never doubted he would play again, could feature against Pafos

Paul Pogba described his emotional Monaco debut as a moment of relief and gratitude on Saturday after the French midfielder returned to the pitch for the first time in more than two years following a doping ban. The former Juventus and Manchester United player, who joined the Ligue 1 side on a free transfer in […]

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2 w. ago Everton beat Man Utd despite Gueye seeing red for slap on teammate Keane

Everton enjoyed their first Premier League win at Manchester United for 12 years despite playing virtually the entire game with 10 men after midfielder Idrissa Gueye was sent off for slapping his own teammate Michael Keane on Monday. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s superb first-half goal sealed a 1-0 win for the visitors, who shrugged off the 13th-minute […]

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3 w. ago Amorim understands players’ frustrations but club comes first

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim understands why Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee may look to leave in January in search of regular football with the World Cup approaching but the Portuguese says he must put the club’s interests first. Neither player has started a Premier League match this season, with Dutch forward Zirkzee playing only […]

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