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euros international

Euro Leaders Aim to Make the Euro a Bigger Global Player

February 17, 2026

The euro is getting a new mission. Finance leaders from the euro‑area want the single currency to play a larger part in global markets. They say that political moves, especially from the United States, are turning money into a weapon. The euro has already lost some ground to the U. S. dolla

finance

Nexperia Secures $60M Boost to Expand Chip Production

February 17, 2026

Dutch state bank Invest International has agreed to lend Nexperia $60 million, aiming to grow the company’s chip output worldwide. The money will help upgrade factories, raise production rates and boost overall efficiency. This financial support comes after a supply crunch that hit the automotive

finance

Uruguay’s New Debt Strategy: Going Local and Growing Global

February 17, 2026

In a bold move, Uruguay’s finance chief announced that the country will start issuing half of its government debt in its own currency, the peso. This change is part of a wider plan to reduce reliance on the U. S. dollar and shield the economy from foreign currency swings. Back in the early 2000s, a

environment

Kayak‑Kids Save a River: How One Teen’s Journey Changed a Whole Nation

February 17, 2026

A 17‑year‑old student from Ashland, Oregon, paddled the full length of a once‑dammed river that flows into the Pacific. Over 30 days she and her friends faced rapid waters, narrow channels, and a river that had been cut off by four hydroelectric dams for more than a hundred years. Their trip was the

crime

Crypto's Dark Side: Funding Human Trafficking

February 17, 2026

Crypto payments to groups suspected of human trafficking saw a huge jump in 2025. A recent study found that these transactions went up by 85%. This money was mostly moving through public blockchains. The study also found that most of this activity was happening in Southeast Asia. There, scam compoun

finance

Portugal's Stormy Path to Financial Stability

February 17, 2026

Portugal is in a tough spot. The country is trying to keep its budget balanced and reduce debt, but recent storms have made things harder. The finance minister, Joaquim Miranda Sarmento, said that helping people and businesses affected by the storms is a priority. This means that the government migh

business

Brad Turcotte Takes the Lead in Country Music's Global Expansion

February 17, 2026

A fresh face is stepping into the spotlight of the country music scene. Brad Turcotte has been appointed as the senior vice president of country at TEG Live, a global touring platform under Ticketek Entertainment Group (TEG). This move is a big deal for TEG, as they aim to strengthen their presence

politics

Putting Europe First: Why Countries Should Work Together

February 17, 2026

Germany's finance chief, Lars Klingbeil, recently spoke out about the need for European Union (EU) countries to put aside their own interests and work together. He believes that the EU is at a crucial point where unity is more important than ever. Klingbeil made these comments before a meeting of EU

finance

Portugal's Stormy Financial Path

February 17, 2026

Portugal is in a tough spot. The country is trying hard to keep its budget in check and reduce debt. But, storms have caused a lot of damage. This makes things more complicated. The finance minister, Joaquim Miranda Sarmento, spoke about this. He said that helping people and businesses affected by

entertainment

Art and Activism: Hiam Abbass's Bold Stand at the Berlin Film Festival

February 16, 2026

At this year's Berlin Film Festival, a heated debate erupted over the role of politics in cinema. Hiam Abbass, a well-known French-Palestinian actress, strongly believes that art and politics are deeply intertwined. She is currently showcasing two films at the festival, both carrying powerful politi