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Ukraine

EU announces a grain deal to protect Ukraine exports and EU farmers

After two weeks of intense negotiations, Brussels has announced a deal on Ukraine grain that it says protects Ukraine's economy and the livelihoods of EU farmers.

World News

IMF highlights surprising resilience of euro area economies

The euro area economies have shown surprising resilience in the face of multiple disruptions, the IMF says.

World News

Euroviews. Southeast Asia is turning into an economic racehorse

The ASEAN union has a growth engine and supply chain for the 21st-century global economy here in our backyard, Arsjad Rasjid writes.

World News

European Central Bank increases interest rate by 0.5%

European Central Bank increases interest rate by 0.5% despite turmoil in the banking sector and financial markets.

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Food and Drink

The Brexit effect: Prized brewery says trade with Europe not viable

An award-winning British brewery is batting post-Brexit trading costs to the European Union and says soaring export fees are crippling the business.

Euronews Debates

Euronews Debates: How can digital innovations regenerate a region?

In partnership with The Government of Japan

Euronews brings together a group of influential and experienced policymakers and industry insiders to discuss the path forward for regional revitalisation in Japan and beyond.

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Watch back: VinFuture prize outlines vision for a brighter future

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Watch the VinFuture Prize ceremony as it happened.

Croatia

Former Croatian minister arrested on suspicion of EU fraud

The alleged offences were committed within the Croatian Ministry for Regional Development and EU funds.

Tech News

Euroviews. EU should focus on 'bits and bytes' rather than 'concrete and steel'

COVID recovery packages should be directed towards those that can have the most impact in the fight against climate change.

USA

Biden announces huge 'once-in-a-generation' infrastructure plan

US President Joe Biden outlined a more than two trillion dollar plan to invest in infrastructure including roads and broadband internet.

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Uzbekistan is upbeat on Afghan trade and development

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In his speech before the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 23, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan H.E. Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev sounded an optimistic note on Uzbekistan's burgeoning economic and trade developments with its neighbor to the south, Afghanistan.

Earth News

‘Time to finance nature’: Protecting the planet leads to economic gain

A new study from the Campaign for Nature has found that wildlife conservation pays off for the global economy.

World News

Income inequality across Europe on the rise since 1980s

The UN's 2019 Human Development Report reveals how income inequality has been widening for decades, while highlighting a new generation of inequalities that are opening up

Rwanda

Rwanda’s port – creating a hub for Intra-African trade

In partnership with DP World

One of the largest in-land ports in Africa, Kigali Logistics Platform, is working towards a different kind of management system to create a faster and more efficient process for its customers. The first phase cost an estimated €31 million and was financed by logistics giant Dubai Port World.

Business

OECD: lowest global growth rate in a decade

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has cut its world forecast to 2.9% this year before a predicted 3.0% in 2020

Focus

African entrepreneurs encouraged to unlock their continent’s potential

In partnership with The Tony Elumelu Foundation

The recent Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Forum in Abuja, Nigeria brought together thousands of would-be entrepreneurs and potential investors.

World

Much-delayed €420m bridge to connect Croatia back on track

Peljesac Bridge, one of the EU's major infrastructure projects, is set to cost €420 million. Construction work stalled for more than a decade, but now it's back on track.

Focus

Crans Montana 2019| global players talk peace, development & stability

In partnership with Crans Montana Forum

Is achieving peace, development and stability a pipe dream? It is the main question being asked at 2019's Crans Montana Forum.

Focus

Eurasian Media Forum: is AI the renaissance of humanity?

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Some people at the annual Eurasian Media Forum believe artificial intelligence will cause the next "renaissance of humanity" but others think this will come at the cost of serious inequality. Witness the debate in this feature of Focus.

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From globalisation to the blogosphere: The Eurasian Media Forum encourages open-minded debates

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World politics, global overconsumption, the arrival of artificial intelligence, and a peek into the blogosphere - the 2019 Eurasian Media Forum Kazakhstan doesn’t shy away from asking big questions.