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How one Polish company is proving disability is no handicap when it comes to working

In partnership with The European Commission

For those bedridden or paralysed the jobs market appears to be closed. One Polish entrepreneur is turning that notion on its head.

Switzerland

Swiss share salary info on new site aiming to end pay discrimination

We've all wondered how much our bosses or coworkers make. Now, in Switzerland, there may be a way to find out.

World

Nanawax: The success story of an African print lover [Inspire Africa]

Hannane Ferdjani meets with Maureen Ayite - AKA Nanawax - a passionate businesswoman whose ready-to-wear brand has taken the African fashion scene by storm.

United Kingdom

Financial Times boss to hand back pay rise after staff backlash

Staff complained John Ridding's pay was 100 times the salary of a trainee journalist.

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Iran

Which European firms could be hit by US sanctions on Iran?

Several well-known European companies have said they are pulling out of Iran or scaling back investment because of the Trump administration’s renewed sanctions.

United Kingdom

Thomas Cook cancels trips to captive killer whale attractions

The decision means customers will no longer be able to purchase tickets to SeaWorld in Florida or Loro Parque in Tenerife from the company as of next summer.

Cult

Father and Son company made €3.4 million selling funky socks!

In just a year and a half, John's Crazy Socks have shipped over 115,000 orders, created 35 jobs and raised over €115,000 for charity

United Kingdom

Burberry burns almost €32 million of its own gear to protect against f

The British fashion house has faced backlash on social media after it burnt unsold gear.

Business Planet

How Erasmus gives young entrepreneurs a leg-up in business

In partnership with The European Commission

Discover the European exchange programme for entrepreneurs: unique experiences for young people or future entrepreneurs

World News

Feeling good: positive stories from the week

Studies have shown that increasing positive emotions has a powerful effect on our general wellbeing. This is why we’d like to introduce you to our roundup of some of the brightest stories from this week.

World

Is Baghdad becoming a new hotspot for young entrepreneurs?

With economic malaise, domestic and regional political tensions plus a lack of government jobs, the start-up movement is gaining momentum in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad.

Economy

Carrefour and Tesco join forces

French supermarket retailer Carrefour and British peer Tesco announced on Monday plans to form a global long-term purchasing alliance

United Kingdom

Tata and Thyssenkrupp join forces to shake up Europe's steel industry

Germany's Thyssenkrupp and India's Tata Steel signed a final agreement on Saturday to establish a steel joint venture. it is the European steel industry's biggest shake-up in more than a decade.

Business Planet

Supporting women's entrepreneurship in Europe

In partnership with The European Commission

Women make up 52% of Europe's population but they account for just 30% of startup entrepreneurs. Euronews went to Italy to find out why.

Cult

Rooftop Reds in Brooklyn aim to sell at 1000 dollars a bottle

A vineyard and wine bar has opened on the roof of a building in Brooklyn New York

Spotlight

Bulgaria: Open for business

The Bulgarian economy is growing at a stunning pace and exports are booming, while its business-friendly environment and well-educated local workforce are a magnet for foreign investments. More and more foreign companies are going there, making significant investments.

Living

European swimwear brands to watch

Swimwear businesses using quality innovative fabrics and ensuring fair working conditions for the people who make them.

World

Inspire Africa: Innovative entrepreneurs from Senegal, Rwanda and Cameroon

Inspire Africa features a Senegal entrepreneur making health services more affordable, a Rwandan institute tackling the issue of gender equality and insights from Douala, the economic capital of Camer

United Kingdom

Business warnings on Brexit: Euronews Answers

Airbus and BMW have become the latest businesses to warn about the implications of a "No Deal" Brexit.

France

Cannes Lions: How are big businesses innovating?

Big brands are trying to prove that innovation is not just for start-ups.