Archived edition Β· October 14, 2026 Today's news →

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Lowest earners see fastest income growth in Norway

An economic analysis in Norway revealed that the country's lowest earners experienced the fastest income growth, a rare financial boost for the poorest households. In Austria, BMW committed over 100 million euros to expand electric motor production in Steyr. Meanwhile, Dutch semiconductor manufacturer ASML reported record revenue, noting that global demand is currently outpacing its production capacity.

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Bright spots across Europe

Austria Investment BMW commits €100m to Steyr plant Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Belgium Innovation Ghent AI startup nears $2 billion valuation Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Bosnia Funding FIFA prepares multimillion-dollar boost for football federation Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Croatia Drones Local drone maker wins $38m Pentagon contract Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Czechia Skoda Skoda Auto to bypass radical cuts Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Germany Startups Next generation of tech champions emerges Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Italy Funding Brussels approves defense funding request Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Latvia Celebration National screenplay icon reaches 90th birthday Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Lithuania Paving Gravel roads finally get their asphalt Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Moldova Celebration Negotiations open on 17 more EU chapters Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Montenegro Subsidies Proposal for major IVF subsidies Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Netherlands Growth Global demand for chip machines outstrips supply Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
North Macedonia Opening Ohrid senior home set for year-end opening Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Norway Growth School absenteeism falls sharply Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Romania Investment Dedeman owners plan major investment in BacΔƒu Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Slovakia Arbitration State wins 35 million euros in tunnel arbitration Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Slovenia Handball Local handball stars prepare for PSG clash Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Spain Victory Barcelona recovers to win in Istanbul Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Sweden Defended Elderly woman thwarts robbery with well-placed kick Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Ukraine Retaken Operation Vivaldi reclaims 101 square kilometres Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
United Kingdom Heritage Oldest restaurant gifted to National Trust Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →