no comment Sri Lanka political chaos persists as talks go on Hundreds of Sri Lankans continued to flock to the Sri Lankan presidential palace, marveling at the paintings inside and lounging on the beds piled high with pillows. 12/07/2022
Sri Lanka Sri Lankan protestors dive into presidential pool Demonstrators who ousted Sri Lanka's president from his palace in Colombo on Saturday say they will not leave until he resigns. 11/07/2022
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka protesters vow to stay in president's home until he quits President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has said he will stand down on Wednesday but demonstrators say they are determined not to leave his residence until that happens. 10/07/2022
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka opposition aims for power after protests force leaders out The president and prime minister agreed to step down after protesters stormed both leaders' residences on Saturday over the country's economic chaos. 10/07/2022
no comment Protesters storm residence of Sri Lanka president Sri Lankan protesters demanding President Gotabaya Rajapaksa resign forced their way into his official residence and nearby office on Saturday, local media reported. 09/07/2022
Work This European country is the most expensive to live and work abroad in Looking for a cheaper city to live and work in as an expat? Head east - but forget about Hong Kong and this European country in particular. 02/07/2022
euronews WITNESS Inside Lisbon's housing crisis Prohibitive property prices, spiralling rents, speculation and evictions. Lisbon once again finds itself in the midst of a housing crisis. Euronews' Julian Gomez investigates what it means for residents and asks what the authorities are doing to combat it. 01/07/2022
Germany Food bank demand rising in Germany amid record-high inflation "Sometimes when I get home after going to the supermarket, I almost start crying, because I can't buy anything anymore." 20/06/2022
Russia Putin slams 'reckless, insane' sanctions and denies stoking inflation The Russian president says his country is 'not responsible for global inflation', and the war in Ukraine gives the West an excuse to blame all its problems on Russia. 17/06/2022
no comment Argentines march for jobs, food, amid rampant inflation Thousands of Argentines march for jobs, food, and more social aid as rampant inflation, 6.7 percent for the month of March. 14/04/2022
no comment Sri Lanka: Protesters joined by priests and nuns Sri Lanka's Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith is leading around 700 priests and nuns in a protest against the government's handling of the economic crisis. 05/04/2022
Culture news How Turkey's alcohol and cigarette tax is devastating cultural life All alcohol and tobacco products in Turkey became up to 30 per cent more expensive overnight on January 1. How is this drastic increase is discouraging people from dining and drinking out? 13/01/2022
no comment Solomon Islands Tension Three bodies were found in a burnt out building in Honiara amid this week's violence in the capital of the Solomon Islands, 27/11/2021
world news Calm returns to Solomon Islands after deadly protests and riots Police found three bodies and arrested more than 100 people in three days of unrest, sparked by concerns about the nation's increasing links with China. 27/11/2021
no comment Beirut in the dark as power plants run out of fuel Lebanon's two main power plants were forced to shut down after running out of fuel plunging the country into darkness on Saturday. Lebanon is grappling with a crippling energy crisis made worse by its dependency on fuel imports. 10/10/2021
the global conversation "Today there are vaccines that are not getting to the poorest countries" In this edition of The Global Conversation, Euronews' Méabh Mc Mahon speaks to the World Banks' Managing Director, Axel van Trotsenburg. 21/09/2021
no comment Afghans struggle to survive as Taliban face challenges Since the Taliban stormed to power in mid-August, Afghans say job opportunities have dried up and they are only allowed to withdraw $200 per week from their bank accounts, meaning cash is in short supply. 13/09/2021
Afghanistan Qatar sends highest-ranking delegation to Kabul since Taliban return Qatar's foreign minister was in Kabul on Sunday, becoming the first high-ranking government official to meet the interim Taliban government in Afghanistan. 13/09/2021
Money Cuba to authorise and regulate the use of cryptos for payments The decision to regulate cryptocurrencies in Cuba comes as El Salvador makes history when its Bitcoin law comes into effect on September 7. 27/08/2021
Lebanon Lebanon's hospitals fear new COVID wave as economy begins to collapse On Friday the UN warned that clean water may soon no longer be available for more than four million people. The government is so cash-strapped it's struggling to run both water and power plants. 24/07/2021
Cuba Cuba confirms one man dead during anti-government protests Diubis Laurencio Tejeda, 36, died on Monday during a clash between protesters and police near Havana as thousands demonstrated against food shortages and high prices. 14/07/2021
Cuba Cuban leaders beef up police patrols after rare protests The weekend demonstrations over high prices and food shortages were extremely unusual on an island where little dissent against the government is tolerated. 13/07/2021
Money Why is Bitcoin booming in Latin America? El Salvador’s decision to make Bitcoin an official currency is a watershed for crypto - and it’s setting off a chain reaction in Latin America. 12/06/2021
View The world needs to better prepare for future catastrophes | View As G7 leaders convene to address the global economy’s most pressing challenges, creating more resilient systems and financing the ecological transition should take centerstage. 10/06/2021
world news COVID-19 pushed over 100 million more workers into poverty, says UN The pandemic is not just a public health crisis. It is also a job crisis that has pushed millions of workers into poverty, a new report warns. 02/06/2021
real economy A safe bet? Why the EU funds its recovery plan on the bond markets As the EU finances its pandemic recovery with multi-billion bond sales, Real Economy asks what this means for Europe's jobs and businesses 21/04/2021
