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Europe News

EU and Belgium still at odds over frozen Russian assets

The two sides met on Friday to discuss Belgian concerns pegged to using Russian frozen assets to fund Ukraine in unprecedented financial loan. Talks saw no breakthrough as the clock ticks to a December crunch summit.

07/11/2025

Economy

Why are US Treasuries losing safe-haven status in major sell-off?

US Treasuries are behaving unusually as yields rise during market turmoil, raising doubts about their safe-haven status amid the US-China trade war and waning confidence in American economic dominance.

09/04/2025

EuroVerify

Does international law allow Europe to seize Russian assets?

While Russia has said seizing its assets would amount to 'theft', the question of whether such a move is legal under international law is a thorny one.

21/03/2025

Economy

Billions on ice: What to do with Russia's frozen assets?

With US support for Ukraine in doubt, Kyiv's European allies are weighing whether to seize $300bn (€274bn) in frozen Russian assets.

18/03/2025

EuroVerify

Fact check: Was Donald Trump recruited by the KGB as 'Krasnov'?

A Facebook post by an ex-KGB agent claiming that Donald Trump was recruited by Moscow in 1987 under the code name "Krasnov" has sent social media into a spin. What's the story behind the claim? Euroverify investigates.

13/03/2025

Markets

New to investing? Here's where to start with a portfolio manager

Euronews Business looks at how to select a good investment portfolio manager, why you need one in the first place, and how to tell if it's time to part ways.

21/10/2024

Business

G7 summit opens with deal to use Russian assets for Ukraine

G7 summit opens with deal to use Russian assets for Ukraine as EU's traditional powers recalibrate.

13/06/2024

Business

Bezos knocks Arnault off top slot for world's richest man title

Bernard Arnault, head of luxury group LVMH, has lost his position as a result of the reorganisation of his company and subsequent stock market concerns, according to latest figures from Bloomberg.

30/05/2024

Economy

How Russian state assets could yield tens of billions in cash for Kyiv

Issuing a loan could bring tens of billions for Ukraine to finance its defence, according to the US.

12/04/2024

Economy

Where in Europe do you pay the lowest capital gains tax?

Capital gains tax goes from 0% to 42% depending on which country houses the investment in Europe.

22/03/2024

Business

Earning big and fast: How professional athletes deal with their money

Professional athletes’ careers are often short, but the lucky ones earn millions, and fast. With their hard-earned wealth, many choose to enlist the help of professional advisors to avoid financial ruin that is sometimes just a poor investment away.

14/11/2023

Sport

Ex-Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone to go on trial for tax fraud

The 91-year-old is accused of failing to declare overseas assets worth millions of euros.

04/10/2022

Spain

Spain's king unveils €2.6m assets amid push for more transparency

The Spanish government is set to pass a decree aimed at boosting transparency in the monarchy.

26/04/2022

Travel News

Luxury Italian villas now being seized from Russian oligarchs

Other European countries are now being urged to move quickly and seize assets from those included in the EU sanctions.

07/03/2022

Earth News

€4 trillion in EU funds branded 'sustainable', but is it greenwashing?

There are 'light green' funds with limited claims to sustainability and more climate-focused 'dark green' products.

08/02/2022

Money

Spanish regulator moves to rein in crypto asset advertising

The Spanish government said the financial regulator will need to be notified 10 days before a promotional campaign starts.

17/01/2022