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Egypt

Gulf states bolster Egypt with financial support at Sisi summit

Gulf Arab allies have pledged big investments and central bank deposits for Egypt at an international summit which got underway in Sharm el-Sheikh on

Greece

Greece's problems are Europe's problems, says optimistic Tsipras

Greece's problems are the eurozone's problems and the single currency area should send Greece a message of solidarity as Athens stands ready to deliver on promises

Real Economy

How can the EU help get millions of young people into employment?

This week Real Economy looks at the efforts the EU is making to help young people get into the workplace. Youth unemployment is a huge problem. It

Japan

Visiting Merkel reminds Japan to confront wartime past

On her first visit to Japan in seven years, there was plenty for Germany’s Angela Merkel to talk about with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. They discussed

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Business Planet

Hong Kong hub: opening up Asian markets to European SMEs

Focus

International group is formed to help kick-start the Ukraine economy

A new group comprising international statesmen, trade unionists and employers has been formed to help Ukraine kick-start its economy which is on the

Business Series

Political tensions in Turkey and Greece over key economic moves

The recent interest rate cut in Turkey and the latest kiss of life to the Greek economy have been the source of intense debate within both those

World

No reform, no reconstruction: Firtash's grim view of today's Ukraine

He is one of the richest and most controversial of Ukrainian businessmen. Billionaire Dmytro Firtash, with assets in mining, gas and media, is

Next Series

Philae, drones, bedbugs and astronauts: How startups take space tech down to Earth

This month’s Space focuses on startups in Europe that are finding everyday Earthly applications for space innovations. There’s a long tradition of

Tunisia

Deadly protests in Tunisia amid anger over border tax

A general strike has been declared in Tunisia’s flashpoint Tataouine region on Tuesday after clashes between protesters and security forces left at

Economy

'Europe's interests come first', says new Greek government

New Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis says 'Europe comes first', but rules out accepting further financial aid.

Romania

Soaring Swiss franc may leave EU mortgage holders homeless

Around 800 Romanians with debts and mortgages denominated in Swiss francs (CHF), have protested in Bucharest for protective financial measures. Some

World

Conflict 'one of the greatest drags on global growth' says World Bank President

Euronews' Isabelle Kumar takes the global economic pulse at the 2015 World Economic Forum with the President of the World Bank, Dr Jim Yong Kim.

Business Series

ECB considers moves to ease Europe's economic woes

Europe begins 2015 mired in economic stagnation, unemployment and political uncertainty.

World

IMF's Lagarde defends austerity ahead of crucial Greek vote

James Franey euronews: “Christine Lagarde, you’re the head of the IMF; You are here in Dublin, Ireland to talk about the lessons we can learn from

Business Planet

Inspired industry: Creative Wallonia's recipe for success

The Belgian region of Wallonia and Tuscany in Italy are officially designated as the EU’s two 'creative districts' – areas with specific policies to

World News

Oil prices fall to six-year low

Russia

Russian luxury car sales surge as rouble depreciates

Residents of Moscow are hopeful that better times are just around the corner for the Russian economy. The Rouble started this week notably lower

USA

Markets plunge over Greek uncertainty and oil prices plummet as gloom deepens

Political uncertainty about Greece and will it or won’t it stay in the eurozone following elections later this month, along with plummeting oil

Economy

Lithuania counts down to eurozone membership

Lithuania begins the final countdown to eurozone membership: on January 1 it becomes the 19th country to adopt the currency