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Electricity and gas in Europe: Priciest and cheapest cities in 2026

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ACC shelves plans to open battery gigafactories in Italy and Germany

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Central Asia outpaces advanced economies with growth above 6%

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Household incomes in Europe: Where did they rise since the pandemic?

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RCERO Ljubljana: a recycling tale

Waste recovery is necessary to reduce the increasing quantity of landfill and other forms of rubbish dumping. Garbage can be transformed into fuel, wood, compost and other materials. Doing this can help to cut contamination, greenhouse gas emissions and landfill use.

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Millions of Argentinians holiday on the other side of the Andes

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A fun road trip between more sheep than people

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Medical tourism in Romania on the rise

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Major infrastructure projects on track in Kenya

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Senegal: warm people in a stable and diverse environment

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Thai Airways to further increase capacity on European routes

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Georgia - a small but unique beauty

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Taiwan intends to make its tourism offer more visible in Europe

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Klaus Regling on ESM firepower

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ESM Director Klaus Regling on the European Banking Union

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ESM Director Klaus Regling on upcoming challenges

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ECB rates unchanged, Lagarde: 'Inflation is in a good place'

The ECB kept rates unchanged as inflation fell to 1.7%. Christine Lagarde said policy is “in a good place”, downplaying the undershoot as temporary, while stressing data dependence, balanced risks and the need for EU reforms to support growth.

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BoE holds rates at 3.75% as inflation stays stubbornly above target

The Bank of England held rates at 3.75%, with inflation still above the 2% target and early-2026 data hinting the economy has started the year stronger than expected — complicating the case for near-term cuts.

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ECB holds rates as inflation cools and economy stays resilient

The ECB held rates as eurozone inflation fell to 1.7% in January, its lowest since September 2024 and below the ECB’s 2% target. Core inflation eased to 2.2% as energy prices plunged.

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LNG2026: CEOs of world’s top energy companies gather in Qatar

The 21st edition of the International Conference and Exhibition on Liquified Natural Gas, or LNG2026, kicked off in Doha, Qatar, gathering global leaders, energy giants and experts with geopolitics, market dynamics, emerging technologies and the energy transition dominating discussions.

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Food inflation: Which foods are getting pricier fastest across Europe?

Euronews Business takes a closer look at how food prices changed across Europe in 2025, revealing the products that saw the highest inflation.

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From ‘Moscow gold’ to record reserves: Spain’s gold, then and now

The Bank of Spain closed 2025 with gold and currency reserves valued at almost €94 billion, an all-time high driven by astronomical demand for the metal.

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Cheap Chinese exports flood Latin America, battering local industry

China is flooding Latin America with low-priced exports as US tariffs bite, squeezing local industries and forcing governments to weigh protectionism against Beijing’s growing influence.

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EU industry chief backs European preference ahead of leaders' meeting

EU industry commissioner Stéphane Séjourné called for a "European preference" to boost the bloc's competitiveness, but member states are divided over the strategy.

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EU condemns Iran's bloody crackdown — but who trades most with Tehran?

The EU has announced new sanctions against Iran but trade continues, although at very low levels. Germany remains the EU’s leading trading partner with the nation.

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Trump picks Warsh for Fed chair, testing US central bank independence

Trump has nominated former Fed governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank, a move that could signal a shift towards closer White House influence over monetary policy.

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Why are Spain and Portugal growing twice as fast as the eurozone?

Iberian economies outperform peers, supported by strong domestic spending and thriving industries.

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Trump expected to nominate Kevin Warsh as Fed chair on Friday morning

Despite his former reputation as an inflation hawk, Warsh has shown support for lower rates in recent months, suggesting he is more likely to align with the president than Jerome Powell.

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Greece's economy is making progress, but global risks loom large

The economy is showing signs of steady improvement, with lower borrowing costs and increased investment interest. The ESM and MSCI acknowledge progress, but warn of risks from a more uncertain international environment.

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US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged at around 3.6%

When the Fed reduces its key rate, it tends to lower borrowing costs for things like mortgages, car loans and business borrowing, though those rates are also influenced by market forces.

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Fresh oil dollars won’t fix Venezuela’s economy, says former minister

Hausmann warned that recent injections of dollars from oil sales do not solve structural economic problems under a “hyper-repressive” regime.

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Europe's priciest and cheapest countries for hotels and restaurants

Whether it be France's cheese boards or Italy's pasta dishes, Europe offers its tourists an array of world-renowned food. Hotel and restaurant prices vary across the continent, but where will your money go the furthest?

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EU–India free trade deal explained: Why it matters for growth and jobs

The pact slashes tariffs, opens up services and agriculture, and marks the largest trade agreement either side has ever signed.

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Fed set to keep rates steady as Trump threatens bank's independence

This week's meeting will be overshadowed by the revelation that the Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into the Fed, threatening central bank independence.

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Trump threatens South Korea with tariff hike over investment delay

The US president said the tariffs paid on South Korean exports into America would rise from 15% to 25%, criticising the country for not making progress on a trade deal reached by the two nations last year.

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Carney replies to Trump, says Canada not signing China free trade deal

Carney said his recent agreement with China merely cuts tariffs on a few sectors that were hit with levies. The deal had prompted Trump to threaten a 100% tariff on goods imported from Canada.

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World Bank Group opens first office in Qatar

The World Bank Group has officially opened its first office in Doha, marking a new phase in its partnership with Qatar and strengthening cooperation on development, private investment and support for fragile economies in the region.

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Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff if China deal goes ahead

In his latest social media outburst, US President Donald Trump escalated an intensifying feud with Canada's Mark Carney.

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Could inflation in Europe make an unexpected comeback in 2026?

The eurozone's private sector grew in January, but services inflation is showing a sustained rise, raising fresh concerns for the ECB.

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Cyclone Harry hits Sicilian economy: Officials call for urgent action

Sicily is assessing up to €1bn in damage after Cyclone Harry hit the Ionian coast, destroying infrastructure, homes, and tourism businesses. In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Cateno De Luca, mayor of Taormina, calls for urgent action.

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Japan's central bank holds rates steady ahead of elections

The Bank of Japan announced this Friday that its policy interest rate remains unchanged at 0.75%. The decision comes after a huge sell-off in Japanese bonds this week, triggered by Prime Minister Takaichi's call for snap elections, and unfunded tax cuts that fuelled inflation fears.

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Uzbekistan sees lower shadow economy share as cashless payments rise

Official data shows that economic activities hidden from authorities accounted for 33% of GDP in 2025, down from 45–50% in 2019.

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From colonial trade to Nazi gold: Why Portugal holds vast reserves

Even in the digital age, Portugal still relies on gold as a financial backstop, holding over 300 tonnes stored between Carregado and London.

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What would happen if Iran returned to the global trade order?

Picture Iran rejoining the global system after decades of sanctions — banks back on SWIFT, oil exports restored, capital returning.

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Oil vs. rare earths: Which will shape the global economy’s future?

Oil shaped the last century, but rare earths may shape the next. As economies electrify and AI expands, control over critical materials is becoming a new source of global power.

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Uzbekistan develops new rail links to strengthen Eurasian transit role

New international corridors and fleet upgrades are expanding cross-border rail connectivity, supporting trade flows between Europe, Asia and South Asia, while modernisation and electrification aim to improve passenger and freight services.

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Trump’s wine threats hit more than bottles, say European producers

After being caught in the crossfire of US-EU trade tensions in 2025, Europe’s wine industry said it is keeping a cool head following fresh tariff threats against French wine from US President Donald Trump.

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German economic sentiment climbs to 4-year high, defying Trump tariffs

Germany’s economic confidence jumped to a four-year high in January. ZEW data show stronger optimism in export sectors, though markets remain cautious amid rising trade risks.

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Trump pledges tariffs on wine if France does not join 'Board of Peace'

The "Board of Peace" was an idea initially proposed by Trump last September as part of his plan to end the war in Gaza, although the initiative now seems to be aimed at mediating global conflicts more broadly.

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Croatia’s central bank chief nominated as next ECB vice president

Eurozone finance ministers unexpectedly selected the Croatian central bank governor to become the next VP of the European Central Bank. In a surprise move, an official from one of the euro's newest members will soon help shape European monetary policy.

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The barrel and the bargain: Venezuela's oil after Maduro

Output can rise with capital and access — but Venezuela’s oil story has never been just technical. Sovereignty, revenue flows, and who controls where the crude goes are just as important.

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Is Greenland Europe’s Article 5 moment for trade?

With Washington openly tying tariffs to geopolitical demands over Greenland, EU capitals are considering a never-used mechanism that would allow them to hit back — not as individual states, but as a single market of 450 million consumers.

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AIIB marks tenth anniversary with development funding milestone

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s ‘Decade of Impact’ celebrates ten years of infrastructure development, interconnectivity, and job creation, as it looks towards the next decade of digital transformation.

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Uzbekistan’s economical growth in 2025

Uzbekistan’s GDP exceeded €133bn in 2025, supported by higher investment, rising exports, and growing domestic demand, while employment and household incomes continued to improve.

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China hits 5% growth goal, but weak demand tells another story

China’s economy grew in line with official targets last year, yet economists warn that reliance on exports may not be enough to sustain growth in 2026.

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Criminal probe raises key question: Will Powell leave the Fed in May?

Trump said on Tuesday that he hopes to name a new Fed chair in the next few weeks. But that could get held up by the criminal investigation of Powell.

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Taiwan touts 'best tariff deal' with US amid Beijing's objections

Taiwan had secured 15% tariffs with no additional fees for the automotive and wood furniture industries, and no tariffs for some components used in the aerospace industry.

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Can Europe's military spending revive economic growth?

Europe is ramping up defence spending, led by Germany, with economists expecting a modest boost to growth. While rising orders support activity, long production lags and structural headwinds may limit the economic pay-off.

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Germany edges back into growth after two years of contraction

Europe’s largest economy returned to modest expansion in 2025, as stronger consumer and government spending offset weaker exports hit by higher US tariffs.

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Greenland’s value explained: Could Trump really buy the Danish island?

Greenland’s economy may be small, but its real value is tied to Arctic security and vast mineral reserves. Trump’s interest in it reflects US efforts to counter China’s dominance in sourcing critical raw materials.

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Dubai becomes a launchpad for European tech expansion

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