Business Sinking star: Mercedes operating profits dropped by more than 50% Following a year marked by US tariffs and severe competition from China, the German car manufacturer Mercedes recorded a huge drop in operating profits in 2025. 12/02/2026
Business Heineken to cut up to 6,000 jobs as beer demand weakens The world’s second-largest brewer is accelerating cost savings as demand softens in key markets and its chief executive prepares to step down. 11/02/2026
Business Activist Ancora fund moves to block Netflix takeover of Warner studios Ancora Holdings has built a $200mn stake and is backing Paramount’s richer rival bid, raising the prospect of a proxy fight over the future of one of Hollywood’s biggest media groups. 11/02/2026
Business Monte Paschi board member resigns amid insider trading probe Stefano Di Stefano, a senior official at the finance ministry and a board member of Monte dei Paschi di Siena, is under investigation by the Milan public prosecutor’s office. 11/02/2026
Business How Kazakhstan's sovereign wealth fund became a driver for change Over the last 17 years, Kazakhstan's Samruk Kazyna investment fund has not only been nurturing big national companies but it has become the main driver of national development by offering partnerships to foreign investors. 11/02/2026
Business FedEx-backed investors strike deal to buy parcel locker firm InPost Consortium agrees to all-cash offer for Polish-founded InPost, betting on the rise of self-service delivery across the continent. 09/02/2026
Business Lebanon’s €42.4bn gold dilemma: A crisis lifeline or a last resort? As trust in banks evaporates, citizens buy coins and jewellery while officials argue over whether to unlock the nation’s vast reserves. 06/02/2026
Business Toyota profit slides 43% after finance chief is tapped as new CEO Japan’s biggest carmaker reports a sharp quarterly earnings drop, citing tariff pressures and rising costs, while announcing a leadership change at the top. 06/02/2026
Business Azerbaijan joins Trump-backed peace board to boost global profile The decision to become a founding member of the “Board of Peace” marks Baku’s attempt to translate regional clout into international weight, while navigating sensitive regional dynamics with Iran. 06/02/2026
Business Scandinavian Airlines CEO: AI can cut disruption response times The airline’s chief says artificial intelligence will help rebuild schedules during storms and improve efficiency in an industry that faces constant uncertainty. 06/02/2026
Business Hugo Boss CEO: Quiet luxury and smarter shoppers are reshaping fashion Speaking to Euronews in Dubai, Daniel Grieder outlined how the 100-year-old brand is using technology, experience-led stores and quieter luxury to adapt to changing consumer expectations. 06/02/2026
Business Wall Street drops sharply as Google's Alphabet drags down stocks Wall Street slid on Thursday after Alphabet fell more than 4%, dragging major indexes lower and rattling assets from bitcoin to precious metals. 05/02/2026
Business Is Nike anti-white? Trump civil rights chief subpoenas sports giant The EEOC is seeking court-enforced access to Nike's records as the Trump administration ramps up its crackdown on corporate diversity programmes. 05/02/2026
Business Azerbaijan oil fund leans on gold to protect state reserves Azerbaijan’s SOFAZ oil fund is benefiting from the continuous rise in gold prices, generating significant revenue for the country. The gains come as sovereign investors worldwide boost gold holdings in response to global instability. 05/02/2026
Business SpaceX hits €1.06tn after xAI merger as Musk consolidates empire A €1.06tn valuation for the combined SpaceX-xAI business narrows the gap with Tesla, as Musk leans harder into AI and space while Tesla fights slowing growth and a shrinking subsidy backdrop. 04/02/2026
Business Mandelson emails stir unease over Epstein’s access to UK and EU policy Newly released DOJ and congressional records show Jeffrey Epstein received real-time insight into UK tax and Bank of England policy discussions via Peter Mandelson, raising stark questions about how private networks intersect with public governance. 03/02/2026
Business Minimum wages in 2026: Who earns the most in Europe? Minimum wages vary widely across Europe. Euronews Business takes a closer look at them in both euro and purchasing power terms as of early 2026. 03/02/2026
Business Trump cuts India tariffs as Modi 'agrees' to stop buying Russian oil Trump said that India would also start to reduce its import taxes on US goods to zero and buy $500 billion worth of American products. Trump has long had a warm relationship with Modi, only to find it complicated recently by Russia's war in Ukraine and trade disputes. 02/02/2026
Business Capgemini to sell US subsidiary providing services to ICE 'Legal constraints' prevented the Group from controlling the operations of its subsidiary, which has a contract with the much-criticised US immigration police ICE, Capgemini said, leaving them no alternative but to sell. 01/02/2026
Business Gold and silver hit record high then fall sharply in volatile week The price of gold fell from a record $5,600 to $4,770 per ounce. On Friday, the price of silver fell by 31%. This is the biggest percentage drop in the price of this bullion since March 1980. What could be the reasons for such declines? 01/02/2026
Business Italy leads in Azerbaijani energy imports, as SOFAZ reports strong 2025 results SOFAZ reports strong 2025 results as Italy continues to lead European imports of Azerbaijani oil and gas, underpinned by stable production and key pipelines. 30/01/2026
Business Musk weighs tech mega-merger across SpaceX, Tesla and xAI, reports say Tech circles are buzzing over talks that could combine Musk’s space, AI, and electric vehicle businesses into a trillion-dollar group ahead of a potential SpaceX listing. 30/01/2026
Business Hong Kong 'firmly rejects' ruling cancelling operation of Panama ports The court’s ruling followed an audit by Panama’s comptroller, which alleged irregularities in the 25-year extension of the concession granted in 2021. 30/01/2026
Business Azerbaijan expands OECD cooperation to advance economic reforms Azerbaijan is strengthening cooperation with the OECD to reinforce the country's role as a reliable European partner and expand its integration into global markets. 28/01/2026
Business Connectivity and partnerships key to Global South development Connectivity is seen as crucial to bridging the gap between countries in the Global North and the Global South, according to Asian leaders gathered at Davos to discuss how southern countries can take a more active role in shaping global trends. 27/01/2026
Business Taxing tech: How do digital services levies differ across Europe? Several European countries have introduced digital services taxes in recent years, while others are planning to do so. Given that the US hosts many global digital giants, these taxes have become a flashpoint for tariff threats. 27/01/2026
Business How can Europe balance investment, skills, and innovation for growth? European leaders at Davos discussed how investment, innovation, skills, and sustainability must be balanced to secure the continent’s competitiveness and economic future. 26/01/2026
Business Which UK jobs have been growing the most since the pandemic? Job postings by profession are changing, reflecting shifts in labour demand in the UK. Euronews Business takes a closer look at what employers are looking for. 26/01/2026
Business Azerbaijan secures two new energy deals with Europe Azerbaijan has secured two new energy supply agreements with Austria and Germany, reinforcing its position as a key supplier to Europe. 26/01/2026
Business Ryanair sees profit slump after Italian anti-competition fine The €256mn fine imposed in December by Italy’s antitrust authority weighed heavily on third-quarter results for the current fiscal year. 26/01/2026
Partner content Dubai becomes a launchpad for European tech expansion Partner content presented by Dubai Chambers European tech companies are looking beyond their home markets – and Dubai is fast becoming their gateway to global growth. 26/01/2026
Business Europe’s cheapest pizza? Prices rise as diners feel the squeeze Pizza prices are rising across Europe, with the typical order now nearly 8% more expensive than a year ago. A new Foodora index shows how inflation, wages, and rents are reshaping what diners pay — and what they choose to eat. 24/01/2026
Business Trump sues JPMorgan CEO. Who else says 'lefty' banks shut them out? The lawsuit alleges political “debanking” after the 2021 Capitol riots. Similar disputes have hit figures from Nigel Farage to Marine Le Pen, while banks reject claims of bias. 23/01/2026
Business Tech workers poached by rival countries as race for talent intensifies More than one in three STEM professionals are approached by rival companies about overseas roles, according to a global survey by SThree. Better quality of life and higher pay are the main reasons they consider relocating. 23/01/2026
Business Football’s richest clubs hit €12.4bn in record revenue season Record revenues of €12.4bn underline how elite clubs are increasingly relying on commercial income, brand power and stadium redevelopment. 22/01/2026
Business Société Générale shares rise after announcement of 1,800 job cuts Société Générale is planning 1,800 job cuts in France through "natural attrition", a move unions say was presented after key employment safeguards were dismantled. 22/01/2026
Business Has Trump really 'defeated' US inflation, as he claimed in Davos? Despite the US president’s optimism, the country’s inflation rate remains above the Federal Reserve’s preferred 2% target. 21/01/2026
Business Azerbaijan strengthens investment ties with Brookfield, BlackRock, GIP The State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan has signed long-term strategic partnerships with Brookfield Asset Management, BlackRock, and GIP at the World Economic Forum in Davos. 21/01/2026
Business FTC presses on with appeal after Meta's monopoly battle win The agency says Meta cemented its dominance by buying rivals. Meta says the market is fiercely competitive and points to TikTok and YouTube. 21/01/2026
Business ‘Big Idiot’ boost: Ryanair cashes in as Musk feud takes off on X A war of words between Michael O’Leary and Elon Musk over Starlink has spilled onto social media, with Ryanair turning insults into publicity and €16.99 "idiot" fares. 21/01/2026
Business Netflix earnings beat estimates but subscriber growth risks linger Netflix shares have fallen more than 5% in after-hours trading despite earnings beating Wall Street estimates. 21/01/2026
Business 'Make America Go Away' caps see popularity surge amid Greenland spat A subversive symbol of Greenlanders' political opposition to US President Donald Trump has appeared online: red caps with the words 'Make America Go Away'. 21/01/2026
Business Musk jokes about buying Ryanair — and putting a ‘Ryan’ in charge Elon Musk’s online riff about buying Ryanair and installing a namesake chief may have raised laughs — but EU airline ownership rules mean the idea is unlikely to ever take off. 20/01/2026
Business International work experience in Europe: Which countries lead and why? Working in more than one country can improve employees' adaptability, confidence, and cultural intelligence. In the European Single Market, 17% of job seekers have had international work experience — allowing them a taste of life away from home. 19/01/2026