Mafia Trades Murder for Money Laundering in New Criminal Shift
The Italian mafia has shifted its focus to white-collar crime, particularly tax evasion and financial fraud, seizing nearly €200 billion
May 7, 2024Section
Europe and Russia
Europe is where the old industrial order is being reordered – by an energy shock, a two-speed split between a sunlit south and an open north, trade friction and a shifting security map from Ukraine to the UK. The Rio Times covers Europe for the emerging-market reader: the economies, markets, energy transition, trade and politics that move global capital and set the terms Latin America trades on. This hub gathers our daily Europe coverage and links it to the wider Global South story.
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Eurozone Investor Optimism on the Rise
In May, Eurozone investor confidence surged for the seventh straight month, marking the most robust optimism seen in over two...
May 6, 2024
Rolls-Royce Is Now Building Nuclear Plants in Poland and Beyond
Rolls-Royce is steering a pivotal transformation in energy technology, focusing on small modular reactors (SMRs) that promise
May 6, 2024
Turkey Cuts Trade with Israel in Response to Gaza Policies
Turkey's decision to halt trade with Israel escalates Middle East tensions.Triggered by Gaza conflict concerns,
May 3, 2024
Dresden Spearheads European Semiconductor Revival
Dresden, once the epicenter of European chipmaking, is experiencing a renaissance in semiconductor manufacturing due to hefty investments
May 3, 2024
Tech Trade and Tensions: China’s Role in Russia Amid Sanctions
In February 2022, following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Western companies, including Amazon and Apple, exited the Russian market
May 2, 2024
Niamey’s New Allies: Russian Flags and Regional Realignments
In Niamey, the capital of Niger, a significant display of Russian flags at 15 roundabouts signals shifting geopolitical winds
May 2, 2024
Turkey’s Next-Gen Aircraft Carrier Sets Sail for Technological Independence
Turkey is actively advancing its naval capabilities by introducing a new 60,000-ton, 285-meter long aircraft carrier.
May 1, 2024
India’s Strategic Trade Deal with Europe’s Wealthy Countries Bolsters Global Ties
India recently inked a pivotal trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), involving Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway
April 30, 2024