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16.12 / 12:51

Technology European Union Wave of devastation as huge aquarium explodes in Berlin

A huge aquarium in Berlin exploded on Friday morning causing a million litres of water to flood out of the Sea Life tourist attraction, police said.

16.12 / 11:47

Robey Warshaw pays top dealmakers £26m after landing big UK deals

Robey Warshaw, the investment banking boutique that advises on some of the top UK deals, has paid its senior dealmakers £26.4m as former UK chancellor George Osborne was included in the top ranks for the first time.

16.12 / 11:07

Technology European Union Ukraine war: 'Critical infrastructure hit' as Russia launches new missile attacks

Russia launched a new barrage of missiles at Ukraine on Friday and air defence systems went into operation across the country, Ukrainian officials said.

16.12 / 11:01

Technology European Union Poland's police chief hospitalised after a gift from Ukraine exploded

Poland's police chief Jarosław Szymczyk has been hospitalised with minor injuries after a gift he received from Ukraine exploded.

16.12 / 10:09

Technology European Union France: 10 killed including 5 children in apartment block fire near Lyon

Ten people, including five children, were killed -- according to a provisional death toll -- after a fire broke out overnight on Friday at a residential building in Vaulx-en-Velin, near the French city of Lyon, local authorities said.

16.12 / 09:49

Technology European Union Ukraine war: Russia planning major new offensive in new year, says Kyiv

Ukrainian defence chiefs predicted Russia will launch a new offensive early next year that could include a second attempt to take the capital Kyiv, as Western allies stepped up their support with additional funding and military training.

16.12 / 04:13

Citi Fund managers question ‘ineffectual’ MiFID II unbundling review: ‘Everyone has moved on’

The government's review of investment research rules is unlikely to reverse the reduction in output triggered by MiFID II, according to City insiders.

16.12 / 02:15

VISA regulation emi Crypto.com continues its worldwide registration push with Brazilian EMI license

Crypto.com has received a Payment Institution License (EMI) from Banco Central do Brasil, the central bank of Brazil. The license will allow it to “continue offering regulated fiat wallet services for customers in Brazil,” according to an announcement on the company’s website. Crypto.com has offered a Visa card in Brazil for purchases in cryptocurrency or fiat since last year.

16.12 / 00:27

Technology European Union EU approves ninth round of sanctions against Russia

European Union ambassadors on Thursday evening approved a ninth round of sanctions against Russia as leaders gave their green light to an €18 billion aid package for Ukraine.

15.12 / 23:39

regulation Banks BItlicense guidance New York State issues guidance for banks seeking to engage in activities with crypto

The New York state Department of Financial Services (DFS) released guidance on Dec. 15 for regulated banks seeking to engage in activities with virtual currency. The guidance, which took effect immediately, describes the application process and “summarizes the types of information the Department considers relevant” for obtaining the agency’s approval.

15.12 / 19:43

Corruption scandal: MEPs vote to suspend Qatar access to EU Parliament and halt related legislation

Members of the European Parliament voted on Thursday to suspend access to the hemicycle's premises to Qatari representatives as the Gulf country is suspected of having offered "large sums of money" and "substantial gifts" to MEPs and assistants in a bid to influence European decision-making.

15.12 / 17:35

business Microsoft Bitcoin services Microsoft bans cryptocurrency mining on cloud services

Cloud computing giant Microsoft is taking measures to increase stability of its cloud services by forcing new restrictions for activities like cryptocurrency mining.

15.12 / 16:51

Technology European Parliament corruption scandal: Roberta Metsola promises 'wide-ranging' reforms for new year

The president of the European Parliament has promised a wide-ranging reform package to be ready in the new year to tackle corruption among MEPS, following the scandal over an alleged attempt by Qatar to buy influence.

15.12 / 16:51

Technology dutch Dutch activists sue the king and ask for his powers to be reduced

Dutch activists have brought the country’s king to court in an attempt to prove that his role in the legal system contravenes Europe’s human rights conventions.

15.12 / 15:57

UPS Citi Action UK nursing strikes: Which countries pay nurses the most and the least in Europe?

Up to 100,000 nurses in the UK will go on strike on December 15 and 20 for more pay. This will be the first strike in the 106-year history of their union, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), and the largest in the history of the country’s NHS.

15.12 / 14:29

Digital SEC Cyber UK cyber firm Arqit Quantum faces SEC probe over Spac merger

British cybersecurity company Arqit Quantum is facing an investigation from the US Securities and Exchange Commission over its merger with a special-purpose acquisition company last year, the company disclosed on 14 December.

15.12 / 14:19

European Union two dead Ukraine war: Two dead after Russian strike on Kherson, says Zelenskyy aide

Two people were killed in a Russian strike on Kherson on Thursday, according to the office of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

15.12 / 12:41

Adoption regulation FCA’s incoming chair calls for further crypto regulation

The Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) recently appointed chair has presented an unfriendly attitude toward cryptocurrencies in a cross-party Treasury select committee meeting.

15.12 / 12:13

European Union Football information Putin speech delay shows unease over control of Ukraine war information, says ISW

Vladimir Putin's decision to put off until next year a major annual speech to the Russian parliament suggests he "remains uncertain of his ability to shape the Russian information space" as his war in Ukraine continues to crumble, according to a US think tank.

15.12 / 11:37

Citigroup Numis taps Citigroup, Goodbody, Davy execs for post-Brexit Dublin office

Numis has hired a trio of senior staff as it builds out its post-Brexit hub in Dublin.

15.12 / 10:05

European Union Football Some EU countries are behaving in a 'very selfish way' to tackle energy crisis, says Polish PM

Some European Union member states are behaving in a "very selfish way" to tackle the energy crisis, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has said in an interview with Euronews.

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