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Wizz Air sees income hit by engine issues and grounded aircraft

CEO József Váradi said the airline had shown resilience in a context where “rare challenges” had become “recurrent”.

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Costa Rica’s quiet rise as Latin America’s high-tech hub

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Long defined by its lush tropical rainforests and agricultural exports of coffee, bananas, and sugar, Costa Rica is quietly reinvented itself, shifting away from an agrarian economy to become a global powerhouse of high-tech industries – more dynamic and globally connected than ever before.

The Europe Conversation

Stability is the key to investment, says Moroccan Minister Zidane

In a live interview during an event on investment opportunities in Morocco in Brussels, Investment Minister Karim Zidane praised the attractiveness of his country as a business location.

Focus

The Qatar Economic Forum fuels ambition and innovation

The Qatar Economic Forum is a global platform that unites policymakers and financial executives who promote economic diversification while pursuing new opportunities for a sustainable future.

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Economy

Investing in Europe is at a nine-year low: Is a rebound coming?

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Europe dropped to its lowest level in nine years in 2024, with France, Germany and the UK experiencing double-digit declines.

Business Line

Uzbekistan’s electrical engineering sector has global ambitions

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

In this episode of Business Line Uzbekistan, we examine the country’s electrical engineering industry, taking stock of its remarkable progress and growth potential.

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Green, stable, strategic: Costa Rica’s rise as an FDI hub

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In a world where certainty is increasingly scarce, Costa Rica is offering international investors something rare: a politically stable, sustainable and strategically positioned home for their money.

Business

Porn-driven OnlyFans could sell for billions despite ‘filth factor’

The profitable 18+ internet content subscription service is reportedly in talks to sell. However, the price tag could be impacted by its porn-driven content.

East-West Connect

Kazakhstan boosts SME sector to draw EU investment

In partnership with MDQ

Kazakhstan is stepping up support for small and medium-sized businesses. With more financing, reforms, and trade incentives, the goal is to grow its SME base and attract more European investment.

Business

Why are female entrepreneurs finding it harder to secure loans?

Euronews looks at some of the reasons stopping female founders from accessing as much money as their male counterparts, as well as what can be done about it.

Health news

Novo Nordisk CEO steps down amid competition for weight loss drugs

Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen, who has led the pharmaceutical giant since 2017, joined the firm in 1991.

Economy

US loses business travellers with demand dampened by political turmoil

Many fear that policies from the Trump administration are hurting the US' soft power and dampening demand to visit the country.

Business

Boeing wins major Qatar deal as Donald Trump strengthens Gulf ties

Boeing’s shares surged to the highest level in nearly 13 months after the US aerospace manufacturer secured a record-breaking $96 billion (€85.8 bn) order with Qatar Airways. The deal marked another major agreement struck by President Trump with a Gulf state during his Middle East tour.

Business

Microsoft slashes 6,000 jobs as it clears the way for AI investments

Microsoft starts laying off thousands of workers as the company spends heavily on artificial intelligence.

Economy

UK wage growth cools ahead of national insurance hike for businesses

UK wages lagged as businesses dealt with increasing cost pressures and growing economic and geopolitical uncertainty.

Business

Are these the best European countries to start a business in?

Euronews explores which countries in Europe are relatively easier to set up a new business in, given the current economic environment.

Business

Why are more private equity companies entering the travel sector?

Private equity companies are increasingly showing an interest in hotels, resorts and restaurants, in an attempt to convert them into higher-performing assets for a successful exit.

Economy

China’s manufacturing drops to a 16-month low as Trump’s tariffs bite

China’s factory activity in April fell to its lowest level since December 2023 as US tariffs weighed on business sentiment. Analysts noted that importers have now adopted a “wait-and-see” approach after Chinese manufacturers rushed to complete orders in March.

Tech News

Most Europeans do not trust firms rolling out tech like AI - new poll

A new study shared exclusively with Euronews Next shows that the French, German, British, Italian, and Spanish public do not feel positive about frontier technologies such as AI.

East-West Connect

European investors are flocking to Kazakhstan — Here’s why

In partnership with MDQ

Foreign investment in Central Asia is surging as European companies seek alternatives to Russia. Kazakhstan leads the region, attracting billions, but where is the money coming from—and how is it shaping the economy?