Vodafone to buy stake in Hellas Online
Deal aimed at improving Vodafone’s strategy to offer fixed line and internet services alongside its traditional mobile telecoms network European Companies News…
Apollo in talks to buy BES insurance arm
Possible €200m deal for Tranquilidade could involve a €140m cash injection into the insurance unit of Banco Espirito Santo European Companies News…
Start-ups eye radical ideas for golf
Golf supporters are testing radical ideas through social media in search of new formats and innovations to attract younger players European Companies News…
Rosneft to acquire stake in Norway’s NADL
Deal is another sign that western companies are not being deterred by the economic sanctions imposed by the EU and US on Russia European Companies News…
Johnstone to retire as chief of SKF
Tom Johnstone will retire as chief executive of SKF after 38 years at the Swedish ballbearings maker, and will be replaced by Höganäs head European Companies News…
Kuoni profits hit by global turmoil
For tour operators, the twin problems of geopolitical tension and consumer confidence have been depressing revenues over past 12 months European Companies News…
Ryanair pursues Cyprus Airways takeover
Irish airline has expressed interest in buying the island’s flagship carrier, which could enable it to expand in the Mediterranean and north Africa European Companies News…
SoundCloud launches ads and artist fees
Digital music platform responds to doubts about profitability by introducing ads and enabling selected creators to make money from shared tracks European Companies News…
MPC rebels break ranks
Dissident duo of Ian McCafferty and Martin Weale are dangerously close to the real economy European Companies News…
Head of Nokia’s mapping unit steps down
Departure of Michael Halbherr raises questions about Here’s future strategy in the wider group following the sale of its handset division earlier this year European Companies News…
