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Amazon stock today: After the Amazon AWS outage hits Snapchat and Robinhood now the Amazon stock in trouble? - Are investors safe?
On October 20, 2025, Amazon Web Services (AWS) experienced a major outage in its US-EAST-1 region, one of the company’s largest cloud hubs. The disruption caused widespread service issues worldwide. Millions of users reported problems accessing...

US warns Serbian banks over sanctions breach involving NIS
The United States has issued a warning to Serbian banks over potential violations of sanctions targeting Serbia’s oil company NIS, President Aleksandar Vucic said on October 17. Speaking on Pink television, Vucic said the National Bank of Serbia...

REVEALED: The vile grooming gangs operating in London - Is your borough a victim of Britain's darkest scandal?
After a fresh investigation revealed new details of grooming gangs operating in London, GB News found some shocking examples of sexual abuse in the capital. Much of the focus of the grooming gangs scandal has been on pockets of the North of...

British fishermen 'sold down the river' after Brexit as EU trawlers show 'no regard' for UK vessels
British fishermen have been "sold down the river" after Brexit, as they claim EU (European Union) trawlers show "no regard" for UK vessels. Leading up to Brexit, many campaigning for Britain to leave the bloc promised fishermen Britain will have...

Budget looms large as Reeves could look to banking sector to raise revenues
Shares of UK-focused lenders have enjoyed a strong run this year, as higher interest rates have improved margins and profits picked up. This week we consider whether this positive story can survive the third-quarter earnings season, as well the...

France’s Louvre Museum Closes After Jewels Stolen in Robbery
The world-renowned Louvre museum in Paris was shut on Sunday after several pieces of jewelry were stolen in a robbery. France’s Culture Minister Rachida Dati reported the incident on her social media account, without providing further details on...

Foreign Minister Participates in EU Foreign Affairs Council Meeting in Luxembourg
Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev took part in the regular monthly meeting of the European Union Foreign Affairs Council, held on Monday in Luxembourg, said the Foreign Ministry in Sofia. During the meeting, ministers discussed key topics,...

Could recent in-flight fire incidents prompt UAE carriers to restrict power banks and lithium-ion batteries?
Aviation experts suggest recent flight fires could impact UAE carriers to restrict power banks, devices with lithium-ion batteries on board. Image: Representative Image The recent lithium battery fire aboard an Air China flight on October 18 has...

New office launched to aid businesses with bank loans
A Credit Review Office, set to provide mediation and improved communication between banks and businesses in matters relating to bank loans, was established on Monday. The new office will assist businesses and self-employed individuals seeking...

Sunotec secures financing for Bulgarian BESS, renewables portfolio
The portfolio, for 115 MW in peak solar power capacity and 763 MWh of battery storage, significantly expands Sunotec‘s investment presence in its home market, according to the update. Six projects are for standalone battery energy storage systems...

Europe at risk of cyberattacks because of “digital dependency”
October 20, 2025 Photo: Depositphotos.comThe Dutch financial sector is too dependent on IT services from companies based outside Europe, leaving it exposed to cyberattacks and “systemic disruptions”, regulators have warned. The Dutch national bank...

The 10 migration laws that will impact foreigners if Spain's PP reaches power
Over the past weeks, Spain's People's Party has proposed numerous changes to immigration legislation which will have a big impact on foreigners in the country if the centre-right party wins the next general election. Ever since recent polls showed...
European investments minister: EC not satisfied special pensions milestone is met
Monday, October 20, 2025 The recent statement of the Supreme Council of Magistrates (CSM), according to which the special pensions milestone would have been met as early as 2023, is a serious instance of misinformation, considers the Minister of...

EU fishing industry again warns of the negative impacts funding cuts, zero-catch proposals could have on the bloc
On behalf of the European Union’s fishing industry, representative body Europêche has issued an urgent plea for fair funding, balanced fisheries management, and sustainable trade rules as critical decisions loom regarding the bloc’s next...

Germany plans to order 15 more F-35As, lifting planned fleet to 50 jets
Germany is preparing to order 15 additional Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter jets for about €2.5 billion ($2.9 billion). The German magazine Spiegel reported, citing parliamentary sources, that a confidential submission has been presented to the...

Europe to end reliance on Russian gas under 2027 phaseout plan
Europe is pushing through a final plan to cut off all Russian gas by the end of 2027, according to information from Bloomberg. Energy ministers from across the EU met on Monday in Luxembourg to agree on the details of a sweeping law that would...

Safeguarding Cohesion in a Competitive Europe: Hungary’s Vision
Cohesion policy has long been a cornerstone of the European Union’s efforts to promote economic, social, and territorial convergence among Member States. By targeting investment in less-developed regions, cohesion funding not only addresses...

Syrian pensioner, 87, wins appeal to live in Britain with his family because he's 'too old to be cared for in his own country'
A Syrian pensioner has won an asylum case to live in Britain after arguing he's too old to be cared for in his home country. Jabra Yazbek, 87, has been granted the chance to live in the UK with his son, who is a British citizen and has not been...

SlimFast’s European arm sold after struggling to compete with weight-loss drugs
The owner of Typhoo tea has snapped up SlimFast’s UK and European business in a £20.1m deal as it seeks to expand in the weight management market despite fierce competition from GLP-1 weight-loss jabs. The Irish nutrition and food company Glanbia...

EU expects to approve 19th sanctions package against Russia on Oct. 23
The European Union's 19th package of sanctions against Russia may be approved on Oct. 23, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said during a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg on Oct. 20. The package, unveiled by the European Commission...