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Business

What's in store for Europe's nuclear energy sites?

As France holds on to its title as Europe's top nuclear energy producer, Germany has finally called time on its nuclear energy plans. Meanwhile, countries with smaller capacities have ramped up production.

Economy

Why haven't Western sanctions worked on Russia's economy?

Renewed packages of sanctions from the EU and US were supposed to weaken the Russian economy. Instead, it has adapted, and remains robust just as Vladimir Putin is about to get reelected for a fourth presidential term.

Economy

'Buy one, get one free': France forbids supermarket mega sales

French supermarkets can no longer offer discounts of more than 34% for various personal and household products. The new law aims to protect smaller companies against the might of multinationals' mega sales. But how will it work for consumers?

Economy

Paris 2024: Does hosting the Olympics boost the economy?

As we approach the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, we’re looking into whether major sporting events really do bring an economic boost to host cities and countries, or whether the costs outweigh the benefits.

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Economy

UK shoppers tightened their purse strings over Christmas

The gloomy picture is fuelling fears of a recession, with the December fall being the biggest one recorded since January 2021, a period that was heavily affected by pandemic-related restrictions.

Economy

Macron speech: What economic changes should French people expect?

Among comments on France's role on the world stage, the French President announced several domestic economic measures he aims to implement as soon as possible.

Economy

From chocolate to sex toys: The lucrative business of Advent calendars

Christmas Advent calendars are evolving beyond chocolate. Companies now offer calendars with elaborate products, from craft beers to books to sex toys, employing a lucrative marketing strategy that not only attracts sales but also helps customers save money during the holiday season.

Economy

Restaurant or home cooking? French row over lunch money

Many French employees benefit from coupons to buy lunch, if their workplace doesn't have a cafeteria. However, the current debate is, should they be used to eat out, or to buy groceries and make a homemade lunch?

Business

Beaujolais Nouveau: Bad wine, good for business?

The latest harvest’s first bottles of Beaujolais wine are sold from the third Thursday of November. The young and ‘new’ red wine had long suffered from a reputation of poor quality, but it has improved remarkably in recent years - without offsetting the festive side of the event.

Economy

What France’s inflation and unemployment rates could mean for Europe

Inflation keeps shrinking in France while unemployment continues to climb - a trend observed since the beginning of the year. Could Europe soon see a similar scenario?

Business

Work fatalities: Where does it happen the most in Europe?

Some 3,347 workplace fatalities were recorded across the EU in 2021, according to data from Eurostat, with Latvia and Lithuania logging the highest fatal accident rates.

Business

AstraZeneca announces new anti-obesity drug deal and positive profit

AstraZeneca's share price climbed on Thursday after it announced a multi-billion dollar deal with Chinese biopharmaceutical company Eccogene to produce a new anti-diabetes and obesity drug.

Business

Economy roundup: Tourism steadily climbs but business trips struggle

New economic data from the EU’s statistical office shows that retail trade and service production numbers were down in September, and while tourism recovered strongly in 2022, some post-COVID struggles remain.

Business

UK: Alcohol-free beverages to be labelled as ‘wine’

The UK government wants to water down wine in an effort to make consumers’ lives easier and favour the post-Brexit UK wine industry.

Business

100 years of Disney: The businessman behind the magic factory

The Walt Disney Company is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Although Walt Disney was originally a cartoonist, it’s his business vision that defined his lasting - and often magical - legacy.

Business

Kellogg’s split: A common business strategy?

American company Kellogg’s split up into two separate companies earlier in October. Demergers constitute a rather common business strategy.

Business

How David and Victoria turned their family into 'Brand Beckham'

The former top-football player and pop star combined their fame, forging it into a vast business empire over the years.

Economy

€3 trillion: Is France’s debt out of control?

France’s debt went from €1 trillion in 2003 to €3 trillion this year. What happened?

Economy

US government shutdown: What to expect

Time is running out. If Congress does not reach an agreement before midnight on Saturday, the US government will shut down.

Markets

Overbooked flights: How airlines make money

Almost all flights are overbooked. Overselling tickets is legal, and the industry argues that passengers benefit from that practice.

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