No Comment Bunlgaria's banks and shops report smooth euro transition Bulgaria’s first days using the euro pass calmly, with banks, shops and customers adapting smoothly as both the euro and lev remain in use. 02/01/2026
Business China bets on province the size of Belgium to reshape global trade The Chinese Communist Party has officially turned the island province of Hainan into a free trade port, one of the government's most ambitious economic experiments to date. 02/01/2026
Europe News What will joining the eurozone mean for the Bulgarian economy? The Balkan country of 6.5 million people joined the EU in 2007 and formally began the process of joining the eurozone in 2018. 31/12/2025
USA Trump claims successes in national address despite growing disapproval In a televised speech to the nation, US President Donald Trump insisted on political and economic successes amid eroding popularity. 18/12/2025
Economy Italy's cash ceiling proposal: Balancing freedom and fraud concerns An amendment to Italy's upcoming budget law proposes raising the ceiling for cash payments in the country. While some lawmakers are pushing for more 'consumer freedom', others fear the potential effect on tax evasion and criminal activity. 17/12/2025
The Europe Conversation EU's Albuquerque calls to seize momentum for capital markets union The EU's financial services chief Maria Luís Albuquerque calls on lawmakers to seize what she described as a "moment of urgency" to finalise tools to create a true European capital markets union. Albuquerque says its completion could unlock trillions and boost the European economy. 16/12/2025
12 minutes with 'Let's prove them wrong': Spanish economy minister responds to US Spanish Economy Minister says Europeans must stay united and keep focused on integration after the Trump administration said the continent's economy is suffocating under excessive regulation and weak leadership. 12/12/2025
Europe News Analysis: Trump's policies set to widen EU-US innovation gap Companies say the EU’s deregulation efforts are insufficient against Trump's “carrot-and-stick” strategy of pairing generous US tax incentives with a punitive 15% tariff on imports from the EU. 12/12/2025
Economy US Federal Reserve cuts interest rate for third time in a row Lower rates from the Fed can bring down borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards over time, though market forces can also affect those rates. 10/12/2025
Economy Eurozone's new star: Portugal crowned 2025 'economy of the year' The accolade comes from British weekly The Economist, which ranked the 36 richest countries in the world. Luís Montenegro calls the recognition a “fair recognition to the merit and hard work of the Portuguese people”. 10/12/2025
Climate Climate change is coming for the world's GDP, says UNEP report A global change in direction is necessary to help secure a healthy planet, according to a new UN report. 10/12/2025
Eurasia Talks Armenia, Azerbaijan peace representatives detail peace plan and new US-backed corridor In an exclusive Euronews interview, Armenia and Azerbaijan’s top representatives publicly detailed how a once-unthinkable peace process has evolved into a shared strategy for stability and economic transformation. 10/12/2025
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. 09/12/2025
Climate Major study on global cost of climate change retracted. Here’s why Authors have pulled a 2024 climate study after admitting that data errors had led them to overstate their findings. 04/12/2025
Economy Uzbekistan’s new labour mobility model With 2 million citizens abroad and €13.9 billion in remittances, Uzbekistan is expanding regulated labour migration, training workers for rising demand in Europe and Asia. 04/12/2025
The Big Question The Big Question: How important is shipping for our economy? The decision on a levy on carbon emissions from shipping, proposed by the UN’s International Maritime Organization, has been delayed until 2026. But is the industry ready for a decarbonised future? 01/12/2025
Health news The hidden side of Black Friday: How bargains manipulate the mind Black Friday activates psychological mechanisms that push us to buy: from the fear of being left out to the illusion of filling empty spaces. An expert explains why this happens and how to avoid falling into the trap. 28/11/2025
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. 20/11/2025
Economy EU urges focus on domestic growth drivers but stays upbeat on eurozone Resilient domestic demand is driving growth in the eurozone despite global economic headwinds. 17/11/2025
Germany German companies defenceless against cyberattacks, study shows Germany faces a severe shortage of cybersecurity specialists, with record damages of €202.4 billion in 2024 due to cyberattacks, a study by Strategy& reveals. 14/11/2025