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Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan and Japan sign €3 billion worth of agreements

Kazakhstan signed over 40 agreements worth more than €3 billion with Japanese companies during President Tokayev’s visit to Japan.

The Cube

Is the EU trying to control your wallet?

Numerous rumours about the digital euro have been circulating on social media for months. According to some users, the currency will be used to monitor financial transactions or could even threaten individual freedoms. The Cube has debunked some of these claims.

Europe News

EU approves temporary €3 fixed customs charge on low-value imports

From 1 July 2026, the EU will levy a charge on small parcels entering the bloc, with ecommerce platforms such as Temu and Shein expected to be most affected.

Business

Money talks, but is Spain listening? Unpacking Madrid's tax policy

As Europe doubles down on a competitiveness drive, experts warn that Spain’s tax policies could be hitting growth.

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Europe in Motion

Are European SMEs punching above their weight thanks to AI?

At the same time, many entrepreneurs believe that the only way to build trust with the community is through more investments in human-made content.

Business Line

How SMEs are transforming Uzbekistan’s economy and creating jobs

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

Small businesses now play a central role in Uzbekistan’s growth, with rising output, more jobs and expanding opportunities for entrepreneurs across the country.

Markets

Shares in Germany’s Thyssenkrupp slide as it forecasts heavy losses

Thyssenkrupp is entangled in a restructuring process as it seeks to shore up its finances, hit by high energy costs and cheap competition.

Business

Armani appoints new board to guide company after designer's death

Armani has appointed an eight-member board to guide the company through a major transition following the death of founder Giorgio Armani.

Travel News

Higher entry fees for foreigners at US parks raise tourism concerns

The US Interior Department says new charges will fund park upkeep, but businesses fear international travellers will be put off visiting.

Business

Paris on alert as China’s JD.com targets French retailer Fnac Darty

Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com’s decision to take a stake in retailer Fnac Darty has revived French government concerns about China’s growing influence in Europe.

Business

Germany’s family business lobby opens door to AfD, sparking backlash

Germany’s family-owned companies’ lobby has confirmed it is “saying goodbye to firewalls” against the far-right AfD as the party surges in national polling.

Business

Affordable café chain LAP divides Berlin over coffee prices

An ambitious start-up is antagonising café owners with cheap €2.50 coffee. What began as start-up hype has turned into an open conflict in the coffee scene - with tangible consequences.

Europe in Motion

Why are European workers refraining from taking all their leave?

If you haven't used up all your annual leave yet, you’re not alone. Why are Europeans holding back, and who's the most reluctant?

Business

EU salaries surge by 5.2% in 2024: Where did they climb the most?

The average full-time salary in the EU was €39,800 in 2024, according to Eurostat, showing increases in each country.

Business

Business world meets at Bosphorus Summit with AI under spotlight

The Bosphorus Summit in Istanbul has brought together businesspeople from all over the world with an emphasis on the rise of AI.

Made in Europe

Josef Průša: The Czech Visionary Printing Europe’s Future in 3D

From a student tinkering with music gear to a European tech icon, Josef Průša has turned his creativity into a global 3D-printing powerhouse.

Business

Cyberattack on Marks & Spencer slices profits by more than a half

The hack cost M&S over £300 million in lost sales but the firm said it was able to recover around a third of this through an insurance payout.

Partner content

Powering Europe's sellers: How is AliExpress accelerating growth for European brands?

Partner content presented by AliExpress

E-commerce platforms have become integral to Europe’s economic fabric, with nearly 80% of Europeans now shopping online.

Made in Europe

Europe's hydrogen heroes are leading the way worldwide

Are European companies still world leaders? Our new series “Made in Europe” takes a look around machine halls and production facilities.

Business Line

How Uzbekistan is unlocking foreign investment opportunities

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

Foreign direct investment in Uzbekistan has reached €111.8 billion, doubling GDP and fueling growth across nearly all sectors of the economy, from manufacturing and energy to IT and finance.