EU aims to slash mobile phone roaming charges
July 07, 2011 | 14:07
The high roaming costs of using smartphones and tablets across the European Union are to be slashed under a new plan issued on Wednesday to give users greater choice in a more competitive, regulated market.
Growing Dutch longevity takes a bite out of Aegon
May 13, 2011 | 09:16
Dutch insurer Aegon on Thursday published a 12 percent drop in net profit for first quarter 2011 from the same period last year, linking it to increasing life expectancy in the Netherlands.
VW sets two-million sales milestone in first quarter
April 28, 2011 | 08:49
Volkswagen reported a three-fold profit leap Wednesday and said it had sold two million cars in the three months from January through March, a new milestone for the biggest car maker in Europe.
Spain pays higher yields in 3.372 bln euro bond issue
April 20, 2011 | 22:04
Spain paid out higher yields to raise 3.372 billion euros ($4.9 billion) in a government bond auction on Wednesday in a climate of heightened concern over euro-zone debts.
BMW fetes record 2010 results, stronger Chinese ties
March 11, 2011 | 07:30
Record results by luxury automaker BMW highlighted the power of the German export machine Thursday as China emerged as a bigger market for German industry than the United States.
UEFA kicks off Euro 2012 ticket sales
March 02, 2011 | 17:03
UEFA kicked off ticket sales for the 2012 European Championship, marking the moment by handing over free seats to a fan of co-hosts Poland.
No immediate plans to merge Fiat and Chrysler: CEO
January 03, 2011 | 20:08
Fiat and Chrysler chief executive Sergio Marchionne said he had no immediate plans to merge the two automakers as shares in a new stripped-down Fiat began trading on the stock exchange on Monday.
Ahold reports Q3 profit decline
November 18, 2010 | 20:19
Dutch retailer Ahold reported on Thursday an 8.6 per cent drop in third quarter net profit, a result worse than predicted by analysts in spite of higher sales.
Austria's Voestalpine reports profit in second quarter
November 18, 2010 | 20:19
Austrian steel giant Voestalpine reported Thursday a significant hike in profit in the second quarter of its financial year, citing economic recovery in most of its main markets.
ING announces profit slump, insurance IPOs
November 11, 2010 | 12:11
Dutch bank ING reported a 26 per cent drop in quarterly net profit on Wednesday and said it was planning two initial public offerings (IPOs) for its insurance activities.
Continental tyres raises target despite hot rubber prices
November 03, 2010 | 15:54
German auto parts group Continental raised its full-year sales target on solid quarterly results on Wednesday, but warned that soaring commodities prices and debt were a serious handicap.
Deutsche Bank posts sharp loss linked to Postbank takeover
October 28, 2010 | 09:35
The biggest German bank, Deutsche Bank, posted on Wednesday a steep third-quarter loss linked to its purchase of Postbank, but said underlying operating results were stable.
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