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The two family-owned businesses in Angola beating the pandemic

In partnership with Governo de Angola

Dulce and Ana have several things in common. They are both entrepreneurs, they work with their mums and they're expanding their businesses even during the pandemic. Their family-owned businesses sell quality Angolan products proving to be very popular.

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COVID-19: Can remote working make a happy and productive employee?

In partnership with Accenture

With employees moving their offices home since the COVID pandemic, some have not missed the commuting times but others are craving the water cooler chats with colleagues.

World News

Weinstein appeals rape conviction blaming 'cavalier' judge

More than a year after a landmark verdict for the #MeToo movement, Weinstein's lawyers argued their client's right to a fair trial was denied.

Business Planet

Fashion for wheelchair users: a social enterprise doing good business

In partnership with The European Commission

Business Planet heads to Slovenia to see why one startup is not only out to make money it is also on a mission to make a difference.

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Partner content

Is planning still possible without climate data?

Partner content presented by Copernicus

As different as they may be, businesses, industries, policy-makers and authorities face the same challenge: integrating the impact of climate change in their future decisions

World

Suez Canal: Owner of wedged container ship apologises

12% of global trade passes through the canal and older channels have been opened to try to deal with the backlog of traffic. It is thought that a gust of wind caused the ship to get stuck.

Experiences

Flight to Nowhere: Ukrainian passengers use a plane for sight-seeing Kiev

Since Covid-19 has left many of the world's planes sitting idle, a Ukrainian airline has a novel way of encouraging passengers back on its fleet.

Business Series

The staycations boosting business in Angola

In partnership with Governo de Angola

Entrepreneurs in Angola are particularly agile and innovative. Meet two such businessmen making the most out of travel restrictions to develop products for the domestic market, which had previously been imported.

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EV expansion, ski resort crisis and finding the right staff: winter business challenges

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

On Business Line this month we speak to the CEO of Profinda, a company that uses AI to connect employers with employees worldwide. We delve into the expansion of EVs and take a look at how European ski resorts are struggling during the pandemic.

Business Planet

Smart solution: how business clusters drive innovation

In partnership with The European Commission

Business Planet heads to Iasi in Romania to see how one tech company got its pharmacy app off the ground thanks to being part of a cluster.

World News

Biden waits as House set to vote on $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill

The massive package provides up to $1,400 direct payments to most Americans, extended emergency unemployment benefits and hundreds of billions for COVID-19 vaccines and treatments.

France

French billionaire MP Olivier Dassault dies in helicopter crash

"His brutal death is a great loss," said French President Emmanuel Macron.

Germany

Merkel calls for 'fundamental rethink' at CDP Europe Awards 2021

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called for 'fundamental rethink' to protect the environment at the annual CDP Europe Awards 2021.

Economy

EU law requires companies to fix electronic goods for up to 10 years

Companies that sell refrigerators, washers, hairdryers, or TVs in the European Union will need to ensure those appliances can be repaired for up to 10 years.

Business Planet

The coffee company embracing tech to brew success

In partnership with The European Commission

Business Planet heads to the Danish city of Aarhus to see why one coffee company has made green and digital transformation a top priority in its bid to improve productivity.

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Accenture CEO on designing business for a sustainable, digital future

“The companies that will master digital technology and the companies that will put sustainability at the heart of that strategy will probably be the winners in this future world,” says Jean-Marc Ollagnier, the Europe CEO of global consultancy firm Accenture.

Business

Firms 'double spending on online privacy' amid surge in home working

"Suddenly, everyone is working remotely, data is off premises and people have access to highly confidential data on devices, which aren't directly controlled by IT departments," said one expert.

Eco-Innovation

‘Technophile’ Robert Downey Jr. launches fund to tackle climate change

His FootPrint Coalition launched two venture capital funds to back companies with solutions to the climate crisis.

My Europe Series

Croatia opens its doors to digital nomads with a special visa

Meet Melissa Paul, the first person to take advantage of the country's new scheme for digital workers.

Euronews Debates

Can the EU Green Deal empower business and consumer change?

in association with ERT

We'll be asking some of Europe’s biggest industrial leaders about applying the Green Deal in the real world.