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globalbankingandfinance.com > russian-court-convicts-german-sculptor-absentia-depicting

German Sculptor Jacques Tilly Convicted in Russia Over Putin Sculpture

6+ hour, 2+ min ago  (411+ words) German sculptor Jacques Tilly was sentenced in absentia by a Moscow court to eight years and six months in prison for satirically depicting President Putin and Patriarch Kirill in a sex act'charges that reflect Russia's crackdown on dissent. April 2 (Reuters)…...

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globalbankingandfinance.com > lufthansa-submits-offer-tap-stake-portugal-privatization

Lufthansa Bids for Minority Stake in Portugal’s TAP Amid Privatization

8+ hour, 12+ min ago  (187+ words) Lufthansa has officially submitted a non'binding proposal to Parp'blica for up to 44.9% of TAP, aligning with Portugal's relaunch of the airline's privatization process that reserves an additional 5% for employees. BERLIN, April 2 (Reuters) - Germany's Lufthansa said on Thursday it had submitted…...

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globalbankingandfinance.com > damaged-russian-lng-tanker-breaks-loose-tow-off-libya

Damaged Russian LNG Tanker Breaks Loose Off Libya Amid Storm

10+ hour, 7+ min ago  (338+ words) A heavily damaged Russian LNG tanker, the Arctic'Metagaz, broke free from Libyan tug during a storm and is now adrift off Tripoli's west coast, raising fears of a serious ecological disaster amid its uncrewed drift and hazardous cargo. TRIPOLI, April…...

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globalbankingandfinance.com > czech-government-cap-fuel-retailers-margins-lower-excise-tax

Czech Government Caps Fuel Retail Margins and Lowers Excise Tax

6+ hour, 8+ min ago  (440+ words) On April 2, 2026, the Czech government, led by Prime Minister'Andrej'Babi, announced plans to cap fuel retailers" margins and cut excise taxes on petrol and diesel in an effort to curb rising fuel prices amid global market turmoil. PRAGUE, April 2 (Reuters) - The…...

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globalbankingandfinance.com > ryanair-consider-cancelling-flights-if-jet-fuel-supply

Ryanair May Cancel Flights If Jet Fuel Disrupted, CEO Says

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (231+ words) Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary warns that if jet fuel supplies are disrupted in June through August due to the Middle East conflict, the airline may need to cancel flights. He also says fares aren't yet severely impacted and expects a…...

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globalbankingandfinance.com > netflix-searches-franchises-losing-out-harry-potter

Netflix Pursues Original Franchises After Missing Out on Harry Potter

11+ hour, 32+ min ago  (650+ words) Netflix withdrew its $72billion offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery's studio and streaming assets'losing to Paramount's higher bid'but gained a $2.8billion breakup fee, enabling a strategic focus on building its own franchises via originals and partnerships. By Dawn Chmielewski and Lisa Richwine…...

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globalbankingandfinance.com > teslas-china-made-ev-sales-rise-8-7-march

Tesla's China-made EV Sales Increase by 8.7% in March 2024

7+ hour, 38+ min ago  (199+ words) Tesla's Shanghai-made Model3 and Y sales rose 8.7% year'on'year to 85,670 vehicles in March, with a strong sequential surge of 46.2% from February, marking a fifth consecutive month of growth buoyed by export and domestic demand. BEIJING, April 2 (Reuters) - Sales of Tesla's China-made electric…...

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globalbankingandfinance.com > costumes-shoes-much-britains-royal-ballet-packs-asian-tour

Royal Ballet Prepares Costumes & Teams for 2026 Asian Tour Logistics

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (356+ words) Britain's Royal Ballet is finalizing preparations for its 2026 Asian tour, packing over 2,000 costume pieces and shipping sets amid global shipping disruptions caused by Middle East conflicts. LONDON, April 1 (Reuters) - Surrounded by rails of costumes and boxes of headpieces at London's…...

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globalbankingandfinance.com > air-france-klm-submits-offer-minority-stake-portugals-tap

Air France-KLM Submits Bid for Minority Stake in TAP Air Portugal

14+ hour, 17+ min ago  (244+ words) Air France'KLM has submitted a non'binding offer to acquire up to a 44.9% minority stake in TAP Air Portugal as Lisbon progresses with its plan to privatize the airline, where IAG and Lufthansa are also confirmed contenders, and Portugal aims to…...

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globalbankingandfinance.com > volvo-cars-q1-sales-volumes-fall-11-yr-yr

Volvo Cars Q1 sales volumes fall 11% yr/yr

14+ hour, 27+ min ago  (114+ words) Volvo Cars reported a sales decline of 11% year'on'year in Q1 2026, selling 153,316 vehicles. This follows a broader industry trend of falling volumes amid challenging market conditions. Fully'electric and electrified model demand remains soft, pressuring results. STOCKHOLM, April 2 (Reuters) - Sweden-based Volvo Cars sold…...