Tag: Business
EU slaps sanctions on dozens more Russian officials and targets its shadow oil and gas fleet
BRUSSELS -- The European Union on Monday imposed fresh sanctions on dozens of officials linked to Russia’s war on Ukraine, including two top...
Greek police dismantle illegal liquor gang in pre-Christmas raids
ATHENS, Greece -- Greek police arrested 17 alleged members and associates of an armed criminal gang involved in producing and distributing counterfeit alcoholic...
2024 was big for bitcoin. States could see a crypto policy blitz in 2025 in spite of the risks
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The new year will usher in the bitcoin-friendly administration of President-elect Donald Trump and an expanding lobbying effort in statehouses...
UK government approves $4.6-billion takeover of Royal Mail by Czech billionaire
Britain’s government has approved the sale of Royal Mail’s parent company to a Czech billionaire, paving the way for the postal service to...
Stock market today: Asian shares fall as China reports lackluster data, while bitcoin hits new highs
BANGKOK -- Shares retreated Monday in Asia after China reported lackluster economic indicators for November, while bitcoin surged to fresh highs, topping $106,000....
Sri Lanka's president holds talks with Modi in India in first overseas visit
NEW DELHI -- Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was hosted Monday by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his first overseas visit...