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Facebook shareholders call for Zuckerberg to step down as chair

Pressure is mounting on Zuckerberg to step down as Facebook chairman after several major shareholders called for more accountability following a string of controversies.

Europe News

"Women create a more inclusive society"

Conference in Portugal fosters female entrepreneurship

Italy

Italy's Salvini calls for 'little ethnic shops' to close early

Deputy Premier and Interior Minister, Matteo Salvini, is proposing an amendment that will force small grocery shops, often run by members of ethnic minorities, to close by 9 p.m.

Business

Amazon scraps secret AI recruiting tool that showed bias against women

Amazon.com Inc's machine-learning specialists uncovered a big problem: their new recruiting engine did not like women.

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World News

Euroviews. Europe is protecting big business over victims of rights abuse | View

In a misguided effort to protect European companies’ competitiveness, our governments are ready to launch a race to the bottom, exploiting workers and destroying our planet.

Business Planet

Booming bags: how EU Special Financing has helped a Czech company take on the world

In partnership with The European Commission

A major weapon in the fight against single-use plastic is coming out of the Czech Republic, in part thanks to an EU scheme freeing up finance for small companies where banks fear to go.

Romania

Top innovators talk creativity and change in Romania

Leading figures in the creative industry, including Hollywood actress Robin Wright, revealed how they had used their skills to spur change.

World

BCC issues warning to UK government over 'no-deal' Brexit

A new report from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has found that one in five UK businesses plans to move all or some of their operations to Europe, if the government does not agree a Brexit deal with Brussels.

Business

Michael Kors confirms €1.8 billion take over of Versace

Michael Kors confirms €1.8 billion take over of Versace

Business

Spanish court rules former Ryanair pilot was employee not contractor

Spanish court rules former Ryanair pilot was employee not contractor

France

Author defiant after French booksellers decry selection for top prize

French bookstores have criticised the decision to include his self-published novel on the long-list for this year’s Prix Renaudot because it is only available via Amazon.

Business Planet

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.

Inspire Africa

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.

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